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Sappho lived in the Greek-speaking Aeolian islands off the coast of Turkey. She is one of the very few female poets from antiquity. Although her work was very popular in ancient Greece and Rome, only small fragments survive today. This book includes translations of these fragments, as well as a poem from Ovid's Heroides, "Sappho to Phaon," a fictional letter from Sappho to her assumed lover. (Summary by Libby Gohn)

Discover the enchanting world of Sappho, one of the few female poets from antiquity, who lived on the picturesque Aeolian islands near Turkey. Once celebrated in ancient Greece and Rome, her powerful voice resonates even today, despite the mere fragments of her work that have survived. This captivating collection not only includes translations of these beloved fragments but also features Ovids Sappho to Phaon, a fictional letter that brings to life the deep emotions of Sapphos imagined correspondence with her lover. Join us as we delve into the timeless poetry of a remarkable woman whose words...