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Mary Barnard

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Mary Barnard

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Also known as Mary Ethel Barnard

American poet and translator (1909-2001)

Person · Open Library

Works
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  • Erato agonistes
  • Mary Barnard
  • Five Young American Poets
  • Five young American poets
  • Legal Writing

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Quotes

  • I wanted to hearSappho’s laughterand the speech ofher stringed shell.What I heard waswhiskered mumble-ment of grammarians:Greek pterodactylsand Victorian dodos.
  • Dapple-throned Aphrodite,eternal daughter of God,snare-knitter!
  • Some say a cavalry corps,some infantry, some, again,will maintain that the swift oarsof our fleet are the finestsight on dark earth; but I saythat whatever one loves, is.
  • Like a hyacinth inthe mountains, trampledby shepherds untilonly a purple stainremains on the ground.
  • Hesperus, you herdhomeward whateverDawn’s light dispersedYou herd sheep—herdgoats—herd childrenhome to their mothers.

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