Sappho

Sappho: One Hundred Lyrics is a book of poetry written by Bliss Carman, first published in 1904. The poems are translations of the works of Sappho, a Greek poet from the island of Lesbos who lived in the 7th century BC. Sappho is known for her lyrical poetry that often explores themes of love, desire, and beauty. Carman's translations aim to capture the essence of Sappho's work while also making it accessible to modern readers. The book includes one hundred poems, each with a short introduction by Carman that provides context for the piece. The translations are accompanied by illustrations by J.W. Kennedy, which add to the book's overall aesthetic appeal. Sappho: One Hundred Lyrics is a classic work of poetry that offers a glimpse into the ancient world and the enduring power of love and beauty.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.