PositiveThe Times (UK)Reads very well, even the rather technical wounding, and the metre mostly holds up. There are many omissions, but none seriously affecting meaning. After all, it’s the readability for those who do not know Greek that counts ... Wilson’s introduction and helpful notes to the text (at the back) usher in a wide range of technical, historical, cultural and literary issues ... One does not read Homer for commentary on modern sensibilities ... Wilson can take much pride in her successful contributions to this mighty stream and in making us think again about our cultural debts and educational responsibilities.
