Sapfo Knihy

Láska. Epithalami. Život. Múdrosť. Výber vyšiel k domnelému výročiu narodenia poetky.

Výběr z řeckých originálů v Anthologia lyrica a Poetae lyrici Graeci zahrnuje zlomky básní (v té době se ovšem básně zpívaly za doprovodu strunných nástrojů – proto Písně z Lesbu), které se zachovaly z díla „desáté múzy“, jak byla Sapfó nazývána – a které překladatel sestavil do kompozičních celků. Sapfó svůj nepříliš rozsáhlý tématický rejstřík nahradila silou básnického procítění a tak ze všech dochovalých antických básníků nejvíce promlouvá k dnešnímu čtenáři. Jak sama říká: „Mne však vpravdě blaženou učinily zlaté Múzy a záviděníhodnou; a až zemru, nezničí zapomnění památku na mne –“ – a nemýlila se.

Soubor básní, písní a zlomků, které se zachovaly z díla básnířky z ostrova Lesbos

Exploring themes of love, desire, and longing, this collection of poems showcases the timeless voice of Sappho. Known for her passionate and intimate verses, the work delves into the complexities of relationships and the emotional landscapes of the heart. Sappho's lyrical style captures the essence of human experience, making her poetry resonate through the ages. The collection reflects her unique perspective as a woman in ancient Greece, offering readers a glimpse into her world and the depth of her feelings.

These hundred poems and fragments constitute virtually all of Sappho that survives and effectively bring to life the woman whom the Greeks consider to be their greatest lyric poet. Mary Barnard's translations are lean, incisive, direct—the best ever published. She has rendered the beloved poet's verses, long the bane of translators, more authentically than anyone else in English.

Featuring 45 poems and fragments of Sappho, this compact edition offers translations and interpretations by John Myres O'Hara and Henry de Vere Stacpoole. The work captures the essence of Sappho's lyrical style and emotional depth, providing readers with a glimpse into the thoughts and feelings of one of the most celebrated ancient poets. Ideal for both scholars and poetry enthusiasts, this volume serves as a valuable resource for exploring Sappho's enduring legacy.

More or less 150 years after Homer's Iliad, Sappho lived on the island of Lesbos, west off the coast of what is present Turkey. Little remains today of her writings, which are said to have filled nine papyrus rolls in the great library at Alexandria some 500 years after her death. The surviving texts consist of a lamentably small and fragmented body of lyric poetry—among them poems of invocation, desire, spite, celebration, resignation and remembrance—that nevertheless enables us to hear the living voice of the poet Plato called the tenth Muse. This is a new translation of her surviving poetry. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Sensual, sun-soaked verse on love and the gods in ancient Greece, from the poet named 'the tenth Muse' by Plato.

Reimagining Sappho, Jeremy Reed breathes new life into the ancient Greek poet's legacy, emphasizing themes of same-sex love and desire. His innovative approach challenges traditional academic interpretations, presenting Sappho as a vibrant figure relevant to contemporary readers. By blending history with modern perspectives, Reed expands the meaning of Sappho's work, ensuring that her influence resonates with new generations. This bold reinterpretation celebrates the enduring power of love between women, positioning Sappho as a timeless symbol of passion and connection.