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Stung With Love
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Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Sappho's poetry, a spotlight on ancient lyricism that has echoed through the ages. This brand new, trade paperback edition presents a fresh translation, capturing the essence of Sappho's profound and evocative works. Hailing from the enchanting island of Lesbos, Sappho's fragments offer piercing insights into themes of desire, love, and remembrance. Although roughly 150 years separated her from Homer, her voice resonates with an intimacy that simply transcends time.
In this exquisite collection, discover the poetic brilliance of the 'tenth Muse' as you explore lyrical invocations and heartfelt expressions that depict the many facets of the human experience. Each of the 160 pages draws you deeper into the world of ancient Greece, engaging your mind and heart with Sappho's unforgettable verses. Whether you are a scholar of classic literature or new to Sappho, this edition is a must-have for your bookshelf.
With FREE shipping to ensure your immediate access to this literary treasure, your journey through Sappho’s enduring legacy is just a click away. Please note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Allow up to 10 days for delivery and prepare to be captivated by Sappho’s timeless wit and wisdom. Rediscover the lyric poetry that continues to inspire readers and poets alike.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140455571
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2009
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 160
Description:
More or less 150 years after Homer's Iliad, Sappho lived on the island of Lesbos, west off the coast of what is present Turkey. Little remains today of her writings, which are said to have filled nine papyrus rolls in the great library at Alexandria some 500 years after her death. The surviving texts consist of a lamentably small and fragmented body of lyric poetry - among them poems of invocation, desire, spite, celebration, resignation and remembrance - that nevertheless enables us to hear the living voice of the poet Plato called the tenth Muse. This is a new translation of her surviving poetry.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
In this exquisite collection, discover the poetic brilliance of the 'tenth Muse' as you explore lyrical invocations and heartfelt expressions that depict the many facets of the human experience. Each of the 160 pages draws you deeper into the world of ancient Greece, engaging your mind and heart with Sappho's unforgettable verses. Whether you are a scholar of classic literature or new to Sappho, this edition is a must-have for your bookshelf.
With FREE shipping to ensure your immediate access to this literary treasure, your journey through Sappho’s enduring legacy is just a click away. Please note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Allow up to 10 days for delivery and prepare to be captivated by Sappho’s timeless wit and wisdom. Rediscover the lyric poetry that continues to inspire readers and poets alike.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140455571
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2009
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 160
Description:
More or less 150 years after Homer's Iliad, Sappho lived on the island of Lesbos, west off the coast of what is present Turkey. Little remains today of her writings, which are said to have filled nine papyrus rolls in the great library at Alexandria some 500 years after her death. The surviving texts consist of a lamentably small and fragmented body of lyric poetry - among them poems of invocation, desire, spite, celebration, resignation and remembrance - that nevertheless enables us to hear the living voice of the poet Plato called the tenth Muse. This is a new translation of her surviving poetry.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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