“He who is fair to look upon is good, and he who is good will soon be fair also.”
Quote by Sappho
Work
The Poems of Sappho: With Historical & Critical Notes, Translations, and a Bibliography
Comprising a selection of Sappho's works, this volume offers insights into the life and poetry of one of the earliest known female poets. It includes scholarly annotations, interpretations, and translations of her verses, along with a comprehensive bibliography for further study. more
Author
Sappho
Sappho, a renowned lyric poet from ancient Greece, lived from 625 BC to 571 BC. She is celebrated for her emotional and lyrical poetry, which has had a profound impact on the history of Greek literature. Sappho's works primarily consist of lyric poems, encompassing themes of love, nature, and philosophy, and she is considered a pioneer of lyric poetry in ancient Greece. more
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