The Poems of Sappho and Others

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Focusing on the legacy of ancient Greek lyric poets, this collection features the fragments of Sappho and her contemporaries, including Alcaeus and Anacreon. Celebrated by scholars of Hellenistic Alexandria, these poets' works were once compiled in the famed Library of Alexandria, though most have been lost to time. This volume, translated by Walter Petersen, preserves the remaining fragments, offering a glimpse into the rich poetic tradition of the era. It is printed on premium acid-free paper, ensuring longevity for readers.