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Birth: 625ac , Eresos
Death: 570ac , Levkas
Sappho was an ancient Greek lyric poet from the island of Lesbos. Revered in antiquity as one of the greatest poets, her work is known for its intense emotion, focus on personal relationships, and exploration of themes like love, desire, and beauty. Though much of her poetry is lost, the surviving fragments offer a glimpse into a unique and powerful voice that has resonated through centuries.
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Blame Aphrodite

Blame Aphrodite
It's no use
Mother dear, I
can't finish my
weaving
You may
blame Aphrodite
soft as she is
she has almost
killed me with
love for that boy
Sappho
tr. Barnard
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Desire Pain and Despair Romantic Love

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