Experience the beauty of Sappho reborn in this definitive new edition of Bliss Carman’s beloved classic. Bliss Carman, Canada’s preeminent poet and former Poet Laureate, created in Sappho: One Hundred Lyrics one of the most exquisite poetical renderings of Sappho’s spirit in the English language. Now brought to new life in this meticulously prepared edition, Carman’s lyrical homage to the ancient Greek poetess shines with fresh clarity and elegance.This new edition has been carefully restored and enhanced for the modern reader while remaining faithful to Carman’s original vision.
Features Include:
Newly formatted and beautifully typeset text for enhanced readability
Added footnotes providing context and deeper insight
A Life of Sappho by Charles G.D. Roberts
The Art of Sappho – a curated gallery of historical artworks and artifacts
Testimonia – ancient writers’ comments and references to Sappho
Experience one of the greatest works of Christian devotion in this meticulously restored and reader-friendly edition. Jeremy Taylor’s Holy Living (1650) has been lovingly reformatted for modern clarity while preserving the full power of its 17th-century prose. Every Latin and Greek footnote from the original text is now fully translated into English, making Taylor’s rich scholarship accessible to all.
Features Include:
Clean, modern typesetting with corrected errors and typographical oddities
Comprehensive indexes: Index of Names, Scriptural Index
All Latin and Greek footnotes translated to English
Extensive glossary of archaic and theological terms
Illustrations reproduced from the earliest published editions
Biographical sketch of Jeremy Taylor by the Rev. George Croly
Experience one of the greatest works of Christian devotion in this meticulously restored and reader-friendly edition. Jeremy Taylor’s Holy Dying (1651) has been lovingly reformatted for modern clarity while preserving the full power of its 17th-century prose. Every Latin and Greek footnote from the original text is now fully translated into English, making Taylor’s rich scholarship accessible to all.
Features Include:
Clean, modern typesetting with corrected errors and typographical oddities
Comprehensive indexes: Index of Names, Scriptural Index
All Latin and Greek footnotes translated to English
Extensive glossary of archaic and theological terms
Illustrations reproduced from the earliest published editions
Biographical sketch of Jeremy Taylor by the Rev. George Croly (from Holy Living)
Sacred Standard Books is an independent publisher dedicated to reviving timeless classics in fresh, accessible editions. We focus on restoring public-domain devotional works through clean modern typography, fully translated footnotes, comprehensive indexes and glossaries, and other thoughtful enhancements. Our goal is to make these profound but often overlooked texts readable, stylish, and inviting for today's readers.