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Kai's avatar

Dirtbag or not, I think this is maybe my favourite Sappho translation? 'That dress was an emergency' KILLS me

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LC's avatar

You're beginning to be one of my more favorite classical translators. Do Martial next! No, Tacitus!

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Nathan La Porte's avatar

Jesus, this is the best poetry I've read in a while. Holy shit.

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Erin's avatar

Dirtbag Sappho! Comments on Dirtbag Literature! My life is full of joy again!

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Clare's avatar

I am in awe, this is so perfect.

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Rob Jefferson's avatar

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!)

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Kate Lechler's avatar

This is perfect, especially Frag. 31's description of a crush. I

DIEEEEEEeeeeeee.

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Lauren's avatar

This is beautiful.

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Daniel Lavery's avatar

It works!

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