In Book 1, Thetis mourns the fact that he is also ... Here are just a few of the words I wrestled with in creating my translation of “The Iliad.” ...

but my own ear never got interested in the rhythms of these translations enough for me to get past even Book 1, so actually before I began work on this, I had never read “The Iliad.” ...

But together they aptly describe Emily Wilson, whose new translation of Homer’s epic poem “The Iliad” is one of the most eagerly anticipated books of 2023. A professor of classical studies ...

Now, she continues to make what’s old new again with her translation of The Iliad, which she labored over for six years. Wilson’s spin on the battlefield saga centered on the Trojan conflict ...

Noah brings Claire a book: We see “The Iliad” clearly on its beautiful blue and gold cover. “This is a first edition?” Claire says, flipping through it. “I can’t accept this!

When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. THE ILIAD, by Homer. Translated by Emily Wilson. “War is a task for men,” the Trojan prince ...

This is an edition of the revamped Books Briefing, our editors’ weekly ... In the world of The Iliad, emotions such as rage can lead to full-scale wars. Love can launch ships.

The Iliad and The Odyssey are two of the key works ... us to ancient oral traditions in new and surprising ways. Your book begins with a storm at sea. About ten years ago, I set off sailing ...

Over the years, some 100 people have translated the entire “Iliad” into English ... he carefully nurtures his readers' discomfort. The Book Review Podcast: Each week, top authors and critics ...