Sappho: Memoir, Text, Selected Renderings And A Literal Translation (1920)

Sappho: Memoir, Text, Selected Renderings And A Literal Translation (1920) by Henry Thornton Wharton is a comprehensive book that focuses on the life and works of the ancient Greek poet Sappho. The book is divided into three sections. The first section is a memoir of Sappho's life, which includes historical and biographical information about the poet. The second section contains the text of Sappho's poems, which have been translated into English by Wharton. The third section provides literal translations of Sappho's poems, allowing readers to compare the original Greek text with the English translation. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of Sappho, as well as for scholars and students of ancient Greek literature. Wharton's translations are highly regarded for their accuracy and fidelity to the original text, and his memoir provides important historical context for understanding Sappho's poetry. Overall, Sappho: Memoir, Text, Selected Renderings And A Literal Translation is a must-read for anyone interested in the poetry of Sappho and ancient Greek literature in general.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.