02315cam a22003373u 4500 42543 UtSlPG 20260610133955.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PA Sappho Sappho: A New Rendering Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-04-15 Produced by Heather Strickland & Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive - University of Toronto-Robarts) "Sappho: A New Rendering" by H. De Vere Stacpoole is a poetic collection that reinterprets the surviving works of the ancient Greek poet Sappho, likely written in the early 20th century. This book presents the fragmented verses and hymns of Sappho, focusing on themes of love, longing, and the beauty of the natural world. Stacpoole's work seeks to illuminate Sappho's enduring legacy by capturing the essence of her lyrical expression, despite the limited fragments that survive from her original compositions. The collection consists of several lyric poems, including the iconic "Hymn to Aphrodite" and "Ode to Anactoria," alongside numerous shorter fragments that evoke the vibrancy of Sappho's emotional landscape. Stacpoole’s writing endeavors to recreate the depth of Sappho’s sentiments—her passion for love, her poignant reflections on youth, and her contemplations on beauty and mortality. Interspersed with the historical context of Sappho’s life on the island of Lesbos, the book stands as a tribute to a poet whose voice continues to resonate through the ages, celebrating the beauty of human experience and connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Women -- Greece -- Poetry Lesbos (Greece : Municipality) -- Poetry Sappho -- Translations into English Stacpoole, H. De Vere (Henry De Vere), 1863-1951 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42543 83382 83382