TranslationMay 122 minSappho Fragments 2, 55, and 58Sappho, fragment 2 (Lobel-Page 2 / Voigt 2 / Diehl 5, 6 / Bergk 4, 5) Come, Cypris, from Cretea to meet me at this holy temple where a...
The EditorsApr 151 minNew Lyre Podcast #23: Prometheus and Poetry TodayIn this podcast, Daniel Leach and David Gosselin discuss the importance of reviving the Promethean spirit in art, poetry, and society...
By David B. GosselinAug 15, 202115 minLessons from a Grecian Urn Part II: The Paradox of the “One” and the “Many”This is Part 2 to the series on Keats’ “Ode to a Grecian Urn”. Part 1 can be found here. Chapter II: What is Poetry? The yearning for...
By David B. GosselinAug 5, 202118 minLessons from a Grecian Urn Part I: Truth and Beauty in ArtAn object is perfect, when everything manifold in it accords with the unity of its concept; it is beautiful, when its perfection appears...
TranslationJul 30, 20215 minThe Bride of Corinth (1797) by Johann Wolfgang GoetheThere once descended a youth from Athens Into a dreamy Corinthian town; He was eager to meet new family, friends, And his luscious bride...
By Socrates ThalassosJul 30, 20211 minNaked PaganA naked pagan dancing with the sky, I am alien in your world. Your houses, factories, TV sets, It is difficult for me to understand how...
TranslationJul 25, 20216 minThe Gods of Greece by Friedrich SchillerWe present the full uncensored version of Friedrich Schiller's "The Gods of Greece" translated into English for the first time. Because...
TranslationJul 17, 20212 minSapphoWe are proud to present a selection of original translations of ancient Greek poet Sappho by Michael R. Burch. While only fragments of...
By James A. TweedieJul 16, 20212 minDaphne and Apollo“O foolish Cupid,” fair Apollo mocked. “To think that you, a wanton boy, should dare To think yourself the equal to a man Of arms, or...
By Terry NortonSep 4, 20203 minCassandraBoth beauty and intelligence were mine. But to what end? Of all the nineteen who Sprang from my mother’s fecund thighs, of daughters I...
Original RecitationJun 14, 20202 minSappho's "Hymn to Aphrodite"Immortal Aphrodite, throned in splendor! Wile-weaving daughter of Zeus, enchantress, and beguiler! I implore you, dread mistress,...
TranslationApr 20, 20202 minSappho's "Hymn to Aphrodite"Immortal Aphrodite, throned in splendor! Wile-weaving daughter of Zeus, enchantress, and beguiler! I implore you, dread mistress,...
TranslationDec 14, 20193 minThe Gods of Greece by Heinerich HeineFull-blossoming moon! Here in thy light Like flowing gold the ocean gleams; As limpid as day, yet dimly bewitched, Reposing across the...
By Michael R. BurchAug 26, 20192 minTo Have LovedHelen, bright accompaniment, accouterment of war as sure as all the polished swords of princes groomed to lie in mausoleums all eternity...
TranslationJul 15, 20192 minGoethe "Prometheus"So cover up thy heaven, Zeus, With cloudy mist! And like a boy, who chops The heads from thistles, Go blast the oaks and mountaintops!...
Original TranslationMar 5, 20193 minPegasus im Joche (Pegasus in Yoke) by Friedrich SchillerIn Greek mythology, Pegasus was the creature who created the Streams of Helicon by stomping his hoof into Mount Helicon. Unto a...
TranslationJun 6, 20183 minCassandra by Friedrich SchillerIn Greek mythology, Cassandra was the daughter of King Priam of Troy. She was given the ability to foresee the future by the god Apollo,...
TranslationMay 28, 20182 minSapphoWe are proud to present a selection of original translations of ancient Greek poet Sappho by Michael R. Burch. While only fragments of...
TranslationMay 10, 20181 minNänie by Friedrich SchillerEven the beautiful must perish; it sways the gods, and rules mankind! Yet it does not move the iron breast of the Stygean Zeus. Only once...