Experience the beauty of Sappho reborn in this definitive new edition of Bliss Carman’s beloved classic. Bliss Carman, Canada’s preeminent poet and former Poet Laureate, created in Sappho: One Hundred Lyrics one of the most exquisite poetical renderings of Sappho’s spirit in the English language. Now brought to new life in this meticulously prepared edition, Carman’s lyrical homage to the ancient Greek poetess shines with fresh clarity and elegance.This new edition has been carefully restored and enhanced for the modern reader while remaining faithful to Carman’s original vision.

Features Include:

• Newly formatted and beautifully typeset text for enhanced readability

• Added footnotes providing context and deeper insight

• A Life of Sappho by Charles G.D. Roberts

• The Art of Sappho – a curated gallery of historical artworks and artifacts

• Testimonia – ancient writers’ comments and references to Sappho