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Sappho
A New Translation of the Complete Works
Book • 2014
Diane Rayor's translation of Sappho's complete works offers a fresh perspective on the ancient Greek poet's life and work.
The translation aims for accuracy while making the poems accessible to modern readers.
Rayor's work sheds light on Sappho's homoerotic themes and her role in ancient Greek performance culture.
The book includes extensive notes and commentary, providing context for understanding Sappho's language and world.
It is a valuable resource for scholars and general readers alike, offering a nuanced understanding of Sappho's enduring legacy.
The translation aims for accuracy while making the poems accessible to modern readers.
Rayor's work sheds light on Sappho's homoerotic themes and her role in ancient Greek performance culture.
The book includes extensive notes and commentary, providing context for understanding Sappho's language and world.
It is a valuable resource for scholars and general readers alike, offering a nuanced understanding of Sappho's enduring legacy.
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SYMHC Classics: Sappho
Mentioned by Catherine Nixie as an example of early literature exploring same-sex relationships.

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The Intelligence: The power of positive tinkering
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as the earliest and most famous of the nine women poets.

Natalie Haynes

The Women Poets of Ancient Greece
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to introduce her daughter and other children to the story of Sappho.

Anya Leonard

Anya Leonard on Why Classics Matter Today
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as a new translation of Sappho's complete works.

Anya Leonard

Ancient Greece's Most Complicated Women?