Emily Wilson

"A masterclass in translation . . . fascinating." - The Guardian UK (May 26, 2026)

****Available June 4, 2026 by Profile Books in the United Kingdom,
and on September 1, 2026 by Liveright Publishing in the United States****

USA: Liveright Publishing, Bookshop, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, Apple Books 

UK: Waterstones

Publishers Weekly starred review (June 17, 2026)

"In this dazzling exploration, Wilson, translator of recent editions of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, serves as an intrepid guide to the storm-tossed seas of literary translation . . . Through buoyant, accessible analyses and dynamic examples, Wilson artfully connects the ancient world to the present day. This is essential reading."

Observer (UK) (June 12, 2026)

"Having embarked on an Odyssey of her own, Wilson considers the perils and prejudices of translating the classics . . . [an] engaging investigation into the translator’s art."