Books Book Review: ‘Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea,’ by Emily Wilson
A new book of essays by the celebrated classicist captures her excitement for her subject matter and the surprising range of her references.
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· August 26, 2026 · 1 min read
This article was originally published by
NY Times Books
and is republished here under license.
A new book of essays by the celebrated classicist captures her excitement for her subject matter and the surprising range of her references.
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