Sappho (c. 615-550 B.C.) was a lyric poet of the Greek island of Lesbos. The modern words “lesbian” and “sapphic” relating to sexual orientations and practices are derived from her name and place of origin.

Works

Poetry

Translation of Renée Vivien’s Sappho Translation

Sappho

In you, the autumn's knowing ardor holds / The gold and amber lying at its root.