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If Not, Winter: Fragments of Sappho by Anne Carson (2002)
Sappho's complete known works, fragmentary as they are, along with some notes. This is actually for fic research, kind of, but I enjoyed it very much! Fragmentary poetry works much better than fragmentary prose would. *g* And I liked how sensual it was.

I was surprised by how many people in my immediate vicinity had no idea who Sappho was, though! Although I guess this is not that strange when you think about it.

Also, have a recording of me singing Sappho's fragment 16 that I set to music a couple of years ago. Here is the text.

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Date: 2020-10-18 03:24 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] dariaw
I love Sappho and particularly I love Anne Carson's translations!!

Your sung version of Fragment 16 is SO COOL!!

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Date: 2020-10-18 06:25 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] regshoe
I really ought to get round to reading Sappho sometime... oh, that recording of fragment 16 is gorgeous (I love the whispery effect on the fragmented lines!), and what a very lovely poem it is too.

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Date: 2020-10-18 10:19 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] nnozomi
Sappho is wonderful and that's a lovely recording--you have fantastic low notes.
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