Come Close (Penguin Little Black Classics) By Sappho, Aaron Poochigian (Translator)

Lyrical, powerful poems about love, sexuality, sun-soaked Greece and the gods from the ancient world’s most celebrated female poet. This Little Black Classics edition presents Sappho’s passionate verses that have captivated readers for over 2,500 years. Known for her intense emotional expression and exquisite craftsmanship, Sappho explores themes of desire, beauty, and longing with unmatched poetic skill. Translated by Aaron Poochigian, these fragments and complete poems offer glimpses into the heart and mind of a woman whose work has influenced countless poets throughout history. Part of Penguin’s 80th anniversary celebration, this compact volume brings the timeless voice of ancient Greece’s greatest lyric poet to modern readers.

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