Sappho. Sappho’s thrilling lyric verse has been unremittingly popular for more than 2,600 years—certainly a record for poetry of any kind—and love for her art only increases as time goes on. Sappho poems, quotations and biography on Sappho poet page. The translations of the poems and fragments read elegantly and the introduction and supporting material are lavishly informative and interesting.”—David Ferry, translator of Gilgamesh and The Georgics of Virgil “What a joy to have Willis Barnstone’s Sweetbitter Love. To review Sappho's poetry would be presumptious. Now he has embraced Sappho, with whom he has been in love for years. Javascript is not enabled in your browser. The Complete Poems of Sappho Kindle Edition by Willis Barnstone (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition. CDN$ 15.74 : CDN$ 22.28: Kindle Edition CDN$ 14.39 Read with Our Free App Paperback CDN$ 22.28 … ; Willis Barnstone. I think of this Sappho collection as the finest among Barnstone’s prodigious achievements.”—Jim Harrison, author of True North and Legends of the Fall, “Sappho knew that we never tire of learning: passion makes the moment eternal. Please login to your account first; Need help? I can’t even explain the irritation flowing through me. Please try again. TRANSLATED BY JULIA DUBNOFF . During the Cultural Revolution he went to China where he was later a Fulbright Professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University (1984–85). The Suda also attributes to Sappho epigrams, elegiacs, and iambics; three of these epigrams are extant, but are in fact later Hellenistic poems inspired by Sappho, as are the iambic and elegiac poems attributed to her in the Suda. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Sappho probably wrote around 10,000 lines of poetry; today, 650 survive. Sappho probably wrote around 10,000 lines of poetry; today, only about 650 survive. Sappho’s thrilling lyric verse has been unremittingly popular for more than 2,600 years—certainly a record for poetry of any kind—and love for her art only increases as time goes on. Willis Barnstone has plumbed profound layers of the ancient Greek to bring us Sappho. Even as fragments the words on these pages are stunningly beautiful. Born in Lewiston, Maine, Willis Barnstone was educated at Bowdoin, Columbia, the Sorbonne, and Yale. Sappho’s thrilling lyric verse has been unremittingly popular for more than 2,600 years—certainly a record for poetry of any kind—and love for her art only increases as time goes on. Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2013, A great classic come to life. The translations of the poems and fragments read elegantly and the introduction and supporting material are lavishly informative and interesting.”—David Ferry, translator of Gilgamesh and The Georgics of Virgil, “What a joy to have Willis Barnstone’s Sweetbitter Love. With its brilliant introduction and dazzling notes, this is the book of Sappho you will want on your bedside table.”—David St. John, author of The Red Leaves of Night “Eros has been riding Barnstone’s back for years, whipping him across Spanish, French, Greek, Chinese poetry, across the poetry and prose of the biblical lands to translate from those literatures poetry, to make them new and his. Also included are new additions to five fragments from the latest discovery, and a nearly complete poem published in 2004. Best Selling in Fiction & Literature . Language: english. body of work spanning more than twenty years. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. Now he has sounded the deepest lyric rock of our founding and given us new sound.”—Andrei Codrescu, NPR commentator and author of It Was Today: New Poems, “Willis Barnstone has brought a life dedicated to translation and a lifetime of immersion in the Greek language to give us these new and inspired translations of Sappho. For those who have read the fragmented remains of the Greek poet, Sappho the loss of most of her poetic corpus is something to regret. Barnstone—lover, poet, and scholar—cannot make Sappho’s fragments whole, but he makes us more aware of our loss than any other translation. You Save: £1.00 (7%) In stock. And a must read for all people seeking new look at modern life. Buy New. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2019. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Former O'Connor Professor of Greek at Colgate University, he is Distinguished Professor of Comparative Literature and Spanish at Indiana University. Sappho’s thrilling lyric verse has been unremittingly popular for more than 2,600 years—certainly a record for poetry of any kind—and love for her art only increases as time goes on. 4.5 out of 5 stars 19. Product Information. [LP 2] Cypris and you Néreïds, bring my brother This is a Sappho rendered with wisdom and heart for newcomers and connoisseurs alike.”—Jeffrey Henderson, Editor, Loeb Classical Library, “What amazes me is how Sappho’s lyrics, composed in the seventh century B.C.E., transcend their time and place to enchant us now. Sappho’s thrilling lyric verse has been unremittingly popular for more than 2,600 years—certainly a record for poetry of any kind—and love for her art only increases as time goes on. And this is not because Sappho is bland. Submit your email address to receive Barnes & Noble offers & updates. Of the little that survives from the approximately nine papyrus scrolls collected in antiquity, all is translated here: substantial poems, fragments, single words - and, notably, five stanzas of a poem that came to light in 2014. LibraryThing is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers Book Overview. Immortal Aphrodite, on your intricately brocaded throne,[1] child of Zeus, weaver of wiles, this I pray: Dear Lady, don’t crush my heart. Even the fragments we have of Sappho's poetry are incredibly beautiful. Synopsis Sappho's thrilling lyric verse has been unremittingly popular for more than 2,600 years - certainly a record for poetry of any kind - and love for her art only increases as time goes on. £13.39. Sappho's thrilling lyric verse has been unremittingly popular for more than 2,600 years--certainly a record for poetry of any kind--and love for her art only increases as time goes on. This is a unique anthology of epistolary poetry-poems in the form of letters. The power of Sappho’s poetry - her direct style, rich imagery, and passion - is apparent even in these remnants. This translation is the worst translation of Sappho's poems I have ever read. Sappho is widely recognized as one of the great poets of world literature, an author whose works have caused her readers to repeat in many different forms Strabo's amazed epithet when he wrote that she could only be called "a marvel. Be the first to write a review. $8.79. Though her extant work consists only of a collection of fragments and a handful of complete poems, her mystique endures to be discovered anew by each generation, and to inspire new efforts at bringing the spirit of her Greek words faithfully into English. 4.1 out of 5 stars 34 ratings. Works. "The reception of Sappho's poetry even through the … The Complete Poems Of Sappho by Willis Barnstone, 9781590306130, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. Kindle eBooks can be read on any device with the free Kindle app. The Roman poet, Catullus was so enamoured of Sappho’s work that he reworked Fragment 31, which he would have known in its complete form, into his own version that even rendered the original Sapphic hendecasyllabic metre into Latin [Poem 51].The man is god-like because he can be in the presence of the woman and remain unaffected. The largest portion of the reconstructed, nearly complete poem was copied early in the third century BCE, making this the earliest manuscript of her work so far known.” img img2 “[You for] the fragrant-blossomed Muses’ lovely gifts [be zealous,] girls, [and the] clear melodious lyre: [but my once tender] body old age now [has seized;] my hair’s turned [white] instead of dark; my heart’s grown heavy, my … EXCELLENT, Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2015, Wonderful to read and gives insight to a time and language that otherwise seems to be lost, Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2017. $28.96 — Kindle $16.17 Read with Our Free App Paperback $28.96 8 New from $28.96 Sappho’s … Sappho (/ ˈ s æ f oʊ /; Greek: Σαπφώ Sapphō [sap.pʰɔ̌ː]; Aeolic Greek Ψάπφω Psápphō; c. 630 – c. 570 BCE) was an Archaic Greek poet from the island of Lesbos. Use up arrow (for mozilla firefox browser alt+up arrow) and down arrow (for mozilla firefox browser alt+down arrow) to review and enter to select. These poems and songs—most of which were written since his arrival in the United States in 1970—combine ... To write or read a poem is often to think in distinctively poetic ways—guided by ... To write or read a poem is often to think in distinctively poetic ways—guided by This is a Sappho rendered with wisdom and heart for newcomers and connoisseurs alike.”—Jeffrey Henderson, Editor, Loeb Classical Library “What amazes me is how Sappho’s lyrics, composed in the seventh century B.C.E., transcend their time and place to enchant us now. Sappho’s thrilling lyric verse has been unremittingly popular for more than 2,600 years—certainly a record for poetry of any kind—and love for her art only increases as time goes on. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Also, the low price and great service mean there is no way you can go wrong with this buy. 5 But come here, if ever before, when you heard my far-off cry, Don’t translate Greek poems written by Sappho of all people if you’re just going to make them heterosexual when Sappho speaks specifically of women. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Turning to the fragments and scant number of complete poems from Sappho’s canon, there are references to her daughter, and to her close female companions – even her brothers – although the extant verses do not sing of a husband. Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2015. Former O'Connor Professor of Greek at Colgate University, he is Distinguished Professor of Comparative Literature and Spanish at Indiana University. Now he has embraced Sappho, with whom he has been in love for years. This is a unique anthology of epistolary poetry-poems in the form of letters. Amazon Price New from Used from Kindle "Please retry" $16.17 — — … Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2013. Sappho: A New Translation of the Complete Works Sappho. An exploration of the fascinating poetry, life, and world of Sappho, including a complete translation of all her poems. Please try again. Sappho’s thrilling lyric verse has been unremittingly popular for more than 2,600 years—certainly a record for poetry of any kind—and love for her art only increases as time goes on. Barnstone is one of the greatest translators of literary expression from a foreign language into English. On his way to her, he renewed the Gnostic Gospels and the Gospels proper. the poetry of sappho 5 There are meadows, too, where the horses graze knee deep in flowers, yes, and the breezes blow here honey sweet and softer [[] Here, you take a garland now also, Cypris: gracefully in goblets of gold mix nectar with the gladness of our festivities and pour the libation. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. Sappho's poetry centers on passion and love for various people and both sexes. The conventions of lovesickness—uncertainty, sleeplessness, bondage, slavery—familiar from Ovid, the troubadours, and more recent writers including the lyricists of blues songs are fully developed in Sappho. You can view Barnes & Noble’s Privacy Policy. Other fragments survive on other materials, including parchment and potsherds. You may be interested in Powered by Rec2Me Most frequently terms . There was a problem loading your book clubs. Sappho’s famous voice is clear and powerful, even in the shards that remain to us, and Barnstone embraces and captures this phenomenon like no one else. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Click or Press Enter to view the items in your shopping bag or Press Tab to interact with the Shopping bag tooltip. We are lucky to have him.”—New Letters, ©1997-2020 Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc. 122 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. With its brilliant introduction and dazzling notes, this is the book of Sappho you will want on your bedside table.”—David St. John, author of The Red Leaves of Night, “Eros has been riding Barnstone’s back for years, whipping him across Spanish, French, Greek, Chinese poetry, across the poetry and prose of the biblical lands to translate from those literatures poetry, to make them new and his. See search results for this author. Sappho's poetry centers on passion and love for various people and both sexes. be held in football stadiums and his books sold thousands of copies. Synopsis Sappho's thrilling lyric verse has been unremittingly popular for more than 2,600 years - certainly a record for poetry of any kind - and love for her art only increases as time goes on. Please read our short guide how to send a book to Kindle. A wonderful book to treasure forever. The Complete Poems of Sappho Kindle Edition by Willis Barnstone (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition. 5.0 out of 5 stars 2. Enabling JavaScript in your browser will allow you to experience all the features of our site. It seems improbable that a new version of ancient writings could shed new light, but Barnstone’s translation of Sappho does just that.”—Booklist “In the last few decades, there have been many translations of Sappho’s work by gifted and well-meaning writers. On his way to her, he renewed the Gnostic Gospels and the Gospels proper. 50% Off Ty Frozen 2 - Olaf B&N Exclusive 13" Plush, 50% Off All Funko Wetmore Forest POP!, Plush, and More, 25% Off Line Friends Blind Box Collectibles, Knock Knock Gifts, Books & Office Supplies, Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser. Three centuries after her death the writers of the New Comedy parodied Sappho as both overly promiscuous and lesbian. Download books for free. A brief biography is also included, as well as an Ancient Greek pronunciation section, allowing you to read aloud and experience the true beauty of Sappho's original text. About Sappho In antiquity, Sappho was commonly regarded as one of the greatest lyric poets. Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2019, I am always troubled when a translator decides that names need to be updated after centuries of usage. Sappho's thrilling lyric verse has been unremittingly popular for more than 2,600 years-certainly a record for poetry of any kind-and love for her art only increases as time goes on. See all 15 - All listings for this product. File: EPUB, 1.50 MB. Learn about Author Central. She looks into the burning center of things, and expresses pure wonder in the evening star, the moon, birdsong. The only contemporary source which refers to Sappho's life is her own body of poetry, and scholars are skeptical of biographical readings of it. Boston : Shambhala : Distributed in the United States by Random House, 2009 (DLC) 2008036389 (OCoLC)226357654: Named Person: Sappho; Sappho. He taught in Greece at the end of the civil war (1949–51), and in Buenos Aires during the Dirty War. No ratings or reviews yet. Marin Sorescu (1936-1996) was so popular during the Ceausescu years that his readings had to ... Marin Sorescu (1936-1996) was so popular during the Ceausescu years that his readings had to Available as a Kindle eBook. Contents: Gluku pikron ! The two major sources of surviving fragments of Sappho are quotations in other ancient works, from a whole poem to as little as a single word, and fragments of papyrus, many of which were discovered at Oxyrhynchus in Egypt. Perfect blend of poetry, history, and commentary on Sappho and her work. The power of Sappho's poetry - her direct style, rich imagery, and passion - is apparent even in these remnants. We are lucky to have him.”—New Letters, Mysterious, mellifluous Sappho shines anew in this glorious translation, and Barnstone’s masterful introduction locates her historically, unveils her impassioned life, and reflects on the sensuous grace of her poverty, revealing the woman as she’s never been seen before.”—Diane Ackerman, author of A Natural History of the Senses “I have Sappho with me all the time now, as this collection is absolutely stunning in every respect, and I'm filled with gratitude to you for having borne it into the world. None quite fills out these solitary, orphaned lines with the same rhythm and feeling. celebrated authors, Jim Harrison, a New York Times best-selling author.The popular novels of Jim Harrison (1937–2016) represent only part of his literary output—he was also ... Finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize in PoetryAmerican poet Elizabeth Willis has written an electrifying ... Finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize in PoetryAmerican poet Elizabeth Willis has written an electrifying Auto Suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Here is a unique contribution to the field of poetry: a new collection of works In lines that are at once passionate and precise, seemingly artless and yet magical, she writes of the cycles of life and death, and of erotic desire as a sacred calling. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Sappho’s thrilling lyric verse has been unremittingly popular for more than 2,600 years—certainly a record for poetry of any kind—and love for her art only increases as time goes on. Click to read more about The Complete Poems of Sappho by Sappho. Sappho, the earliest and most famous Greek woman poet, sang her songs around 600 BCE on the island of Lesbos. Willis Barnstone’s masterful translations capture her excited praise for the things of this world, making one of her prophetic observations shine with lasting truth: ‘Someone, I tell you, in another time, / will remember us.’”—Grace Schulman, author of Days of Wonder and The Paintings of Our Lives “If there is any final justice, which there probably isn't, the world of letters would erect a monument of Willis Barnstone and strew it with fresh wildflowers every day. Textual history. Very disappointing, because I liked the format and the production of the book itself, Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2015. "Sappho knew that we never tire of learning: passion makes the moment eternal. This is not only a vivid, sensuously elegant translation of every scrap of Sappho we have; the wonderful introduction is designed to increase our ardor as well as our knowledge, and the appendix containing everything the ancients said of her as well as poetic tributes up through Baudelaire’s is itself a treasure.”—Alicia Ostriker, author of No Heaven and Stealing the Language “As a student I treasured the original Barnstone Sappho, and it is a joy to have this new version made current with the latest scholarship and enriched by four decades of further reflection. And still offered at the most affordable price! As many reviewers and fellow schoars have noted over the years, Barnstone has a genius for making us hear the voice of the poet he is translating. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. [Sappho. The Complete Poems of Sappho Barnstone Willis. It is a tremendous gift to all of us.”—Carolyn Forché, author of The Country Between Us and The Blue Hour, “A feast for those who, like me, are hungry to know more about the great poet Sappho. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. See all. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 22, 2019, This translation is a beautiful read and I found both the introduction and additional commentary helpful and insightful in understand the wider context as someone who has not studied ancient greece extensively (or, really, at all). The Complete Poems Of Sappho : Willis Barnstone : 9781590306130 We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. 5 But come here, if ever before, when you heard my far-off cry, —Andrei Codrescu, NPR commentator and author of No, this is because this translation is as bland as bland can possibly be. (1MB Version 2) Bonus edition: this eBook also includes the recent 2005 discovery of a near complete poem by Sappho. The Complete Poems of Sappho (illustrated) Sappho. Members save with free shipping everyday! During the Cultural Revolution he went to China where he was later a Fulbright Professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University (1984–85). ISBN 13: 978-1-59030-613-0. He gives us the abyss, and fragments of Sappho in startling English—a few words that in ancient Greek changed its … That is sufficient. The Complete Poems Of Sappho by Willis Barnstone, 9781590306130, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. About The Complete Poems of Sappho. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. In 1914 in Egypt, archeologists discovered papier-mâché coffins made from scraps of paper that contained more verse fragments attributed to Sappho. ; Willis Barnstone] -- Sappho's thrilling lyric verse has been unremittingly popular for more than 2,600 years-certainly a record for poetry of any kind-and love for her art only increases as time goes on. The Alexandrian edition of Sappho's poetry was divided up into a number of books: the exact number is uncertain, though there seem to have been at least eight. He gives us the abyss, and fragments of Sappho in startling English—a few words that in ancient Greek changed its music and made the walls of the city tremble.”—Stanley Moss, author of Asleep in the Garden, “Although she lived on the Greek island of Lesbos in the seventh century B.C.E., the universal feelings that Sappho expressed still connect us, human to human, across the ages. Kindle Edition. I wish there were more. Dispatched from and sold by Amazon. Almost all the poems in this book sound like bland, unemotional, and unimaginative prose. Though her extant work consists only of a collection of fragments and a handful of complete poems, her mystique endures to be discovered anew by each generation, and to inspire new efforts at bringing the … Willis Barnstone has plumbed profound layers of the ancient Greek to bring us Sappho. Barnstone is one of the greatest translators of literary expression from a foreign language into English. Truly a great service. Shambhala; Original edition (March 10, 2009), Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2020. Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2016, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2015. TRANSLATED BY JULIA DUBNOFF. Though her extant work consists only of a collection of fragments and a handful of complete poems, her mystique endures to be discovered anew by each generation, and to inspire new efforts at bringing the spirit of her Greek words faithfully into English. The Poetry of Sappho: An Expanded Edition, Featuring Newly Discovered Poems Jim Powell. Send-to-Kindle or Email . 1 Immortal Aphrodite, on your intricately brocaded throne, [1] child of Zeus, weaver of wiles, this I pray: Dear Lady, don’t crush my heart with pains and sorrows. "The reception of Sappho's poetry even through the twentieth century offers a case study of the conflicts induced by the sexual preferences sh Sappho's thrilling lyric verse has been unremittingly popular for more than 2,600 years--certainly a record for poetry of any kind--and love for her art only increases as time goes on. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are It leaves me with a longing for more...but the rest is buried in the sands of time. I think of this Sappho collection as the finest among Barnstone’s prodigious achievements.”—Jim Harrison, author of True North and Legends of the Fall “Sappho knew that we never tire of learning: passion makes the moment eternal. 3 reviews. $1.99. The Complete Poems of Sappho Paperback – March 10 2009 by Willis Barnstone (Editor) 4.1 out of 5 stars 34 ratings. Amazon Price New from Used from Kindle Edition "Please retry" CDN$ 14.39 — — Paperback "Please retry" CDN$ 22.28 . What he has made ‘his’ is a gift to us. Read all poems of Sappho and infos about Sappho. Unable to add item to List. Now he has sounded the deepest lyric rock of our founding and given us new sound.”—Andrei Codrescu, NPR commentator and author of It Was Today: New Poems “Willis Barnstone has brought a life dedicated to translation and a lifetime of immersion in the Greek language to give us these new and inspired translations of Sappho. Free shipping. As I'm a classicist, the poems of Sappho have always appealed to me greatly. These books were probably divided up by metre, as ancient … A good sappho type, gaps filled in with guess work. Diane Rayor's translations of Greek poetry are graceful and poetic, modern in diction yet faithful to the originals. Sappho's poetry centers on passion and love for various people and both sexes. Today, most of Sappho's poetry is lost. The Complete Poems of Sappho: Amazon.co.uk: Willis Barnstone: 9781590306130: Books. It is a tremendous gift to all of us.”—Carolyn Forché, author of The Country Between Us and The Blue Hour “A feast for those who, like me, are hungry to know more about the great poet Sappho. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Save for later . The complete poems of Sappho. The narrators of many of her poems speak of infatuations and love (sometimes requited, sometimes not) for various females, but descriptions of physical acts between women are few and subject to debate. RRP: £14.39. … with pains and sorrows. Though her extant work consists only of a collection of fragments and a handful of complete poems, her mystique endures to be discovered anew by each generation, and to inspire new efforts at bringing the 4/5(1). Willis Barnstone has plumbed profound layers of the ancient Greek to bring us Sappho. In lines that are at once passionate and precise, seemingly artless and yet magical, she writes of the cycles of life and death, and of erotic desire as a sacred calling. In 1898 scholars unearthed papyri that contained fragments of her poems. Much of the fascination about Sappho over the centuries has been fueled by the fact that she is a woman addressing many of her love poems to other women, that we know almost nothing about her life, and that, in modern times, her poems survive mostly in fragments. While two hundred fragments have been attributed to Sappho, only two complete poems and approximately forty fragments survive. Material Type: Document, Internet resource: Document Type: Internet Resource, Computer File: All Authors / Contributors: Sappho. Uh-oh, it looks like your Internet Explorer is out of date. This book offers the "complete poems" as far as evidence at the time is available. Shambhala Publications, Mar 10, 2009 - Poetry - 224 pages. Great for classicists and all poetry enthusiasts, it's also ideal for those looking to impress their loved ones as the poems of Sappho really do touch the heart, and the gentle flames of her captivating poetry ignite that inner fire in all of us. Lee "The Complete Poems of Sappho" por disponible en Rakuten Kobo. POEMS OF SAPPHO. Sappho, the earliest and most famous Greek woman poet, sang her songs around 600 BCE on the island of Lesbos. Rivals or those who reject her approaches provoke violent hostility, as may be seen in poems 55 and 158. See all 3 formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. Born in Lewiston, Maine, Willis Barnstone was educated at Bowdoin, Columbia, the Sorbonne, and Yale. One small fragment, number 38, says simply "you burn me." About The Complete Poems of Sappho. Amazon Price New from Used from Kindle "Please retry" $16.17 — — Paperback "Please retry" $28.96 . What he has made ‘his’ is a gift to us. Barnstone—lover, poet, and scholar—cannot make Sappho’s fragments whole, but he makes us more aware of our loss than any other translation. 4.1 out of 5 stars 34 ratings. Though her extant work consists only of a collection of fragments and a handful of complete poems, her mystique endures to be discovered … To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. The narrators of many of her poems speak of infatuations and love (sometimes requited, sometimes not) for various females, but descriptions of physical acts between women are few and subject to debate. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, Ancient & Classical Literary Criticism (Books), © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The Complete Poems of Sappho Paperback – March 10 2009 by Willis Barnstone (Editor) 4.1 out of 5 stars 34 ratings. None quite fills out these solitary, orphaned lines with the same rhythm and feeling. She looks into the burning center of things, and expresses pure wonder in the evening star, the moon, birdsong. 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