Hymn to Aphrodite Look, Aphrodite, man. Look. You know who your father is, and you’ve got hobbies, which puts you two up on me. Yes? Yes. So going out of your way to break my spirit with adversity, given our respective circumstances, seems heavy-handed for a goddess known for subtlety.
Dirtbag or not, I think this is maybe my favourite Sappho translation? 'That dress was an emergency' KILLS me
You're beginning to be one of my more favorite classical translators. Do Martial next! No, Tacitus!
Jesus, this is the best poetry I've read in a while. Holy shit.
Dirtbag Sappho! Comments on Dirtbag Literature! My life is full of joy again!
I am in awe, this is so perfect.
This has left me completely gobsmacked and unable to pick a phrase or fragment that I love the most.
(Also, the return of dirtbag literature has made my day!)
This is perfect, especially Frag. 31's description of a crush. I
DIEEEEEEeeeeeee.
This is beautiful.