Reviews
'So much better than the corresponding Penguin translation of Hesiod. Theintroduction is splendid.'P. Walcot, University College, Cardiff., "This is a very welcome publication, an authoritative translation of a major greek author at a reasonable price. Essential reading for classicists."--J. G. Hourie, Dept. of Classics, University of Edinburgh"Readers who have no previous knowledge of Hesoid will find this an extremely accessible book, written in such a way that the non-specialist will be able to read, follow and enjoy these works. This is in part due to Professor West's excellent translations and partly due to his real and profound interest in his subject, which is further reflectd by a most informative and useful introduction."--The Greek Rreview"So much better than the corresponding Penguin translation of Hesiod. The introduction is splendid."--P. Walcot, University College, Cardiff"...An edition with a stimulating Introduction, a very readable translation."--JACT Review, 'The edition is admirably produced, mercifully free from misprints ... an edition with a stimulating Introduction, a very readable translation'JACT Review, 'West ... has now produced fine translations of these poems into fresh, lively and eminently readable English. It must quickly establish itself as the translation for English-speaking readers.'Jennifer R. March, University College, London. Classical Review, ' Readers who have no previous knowledge of Hesoid will find this an extremely accessible book, written in such a way that the non-specialist will be able to read, follow and enjoy these works. This is in part due to Professor West's excellent translations and partly due to his real andprofound interest in his subject, which is further reflectd by a most informative and useful introduction.' The Greek Rreview, 'This is a very welcome publication, an authoritative translation of amajor greek author at a reasonable price. Essential reading for classicists'J. G. Hourie, Dept. of Classics, University of Edinburgh, 'This is a very welcome publication, an authoritative translation of a major greek author at a reasonable price. Essential reading for classicists'J. G. Hourie, Dept. of Classics, University of Edinburgh' Readers who have no previous knowledge of Hesoid will find this an extremely accessible book, written in such a way that the non-specialist will be able to read, follow and enjoy these works. This is in part due to Professor West's excellent translations and partly due to his real and profound interest in his subject, which is further reflectd by a most informative and useful introduction.' The Greek Rreview'So much better than the corresponding Penguin translation of Hesiod. The introduction is splendid.'P. Walcot, University College, Cardiff.'The edition is admirably produced, mercifully free from misprints ... an edition with a stimulating Introduction, a very readable translation'JACT Review'West ... has now produced fine translations of these poems into fresh, lively and eminently readable English. It must quickly establish itself as the translation for English-speaking readers.'Jennifer R. March, University College, London. Classical Review, 'This is a very welcome publication, an authoritative translation of a major greek author at a reasonable price. Essential reading for classicists'J. G. Hourie, Dept. of Classics, University of Edinburgh, "This is a very welcome publication, an authoritative translation of a major greek author at a reasonable price. Essential reading for classicists."--J. G. Hourie, Dept. of Classics, University of Edinburgh "Readers who have no previous knowledge of Hesoid will find this an extremely accessible book, written in such a way that the non-specialist will be able to read, follow and enjoy these works. This is in part due to Professor West's excellent translations and partly due to his real and profound interest in his subject, which is further reflectd by a most informative and useful introduction."--The Greek Rreview "So much better than the corresponding Penguin translation of Hesiod. The introduction is splendid."--P. Walcot, University College, Cardiff "...An edition with a stimulating Introduction, a very readable translation."--JACT Review, 'So much better than the corresponding Penguin translation of Hesiod. The introduction is splendid.'P. Walcot, University College, Cardiff., 'The edition is admirably produced, mercifully free from misprints ... anedition with a stimulating Introduction, a very readable translation'JACT Review, "This is a very welcome publication, an authoritative translation of a major greek author at a reasonable price. Essential reading for classicists."--J. G. Hourie, Dept. of Classics, University of Edinburgh "Readers who have no previous knowledge of Hesoid will find this an extremely accessible book, written in such a way that the non-specialist will be able to read, follow and enjoy these works. This is in part due to Professor West's excellent translations and partly due to his real and profound interest in his subject, which is further reflectd by a most informative and useful introduction."-- The Greek Rreview "So much better than the corresponding Penguin translation of Hesiod. The introduction is splendid."--P. Walcot, University College, Cardiff "...An edition with a stimulating Introduction, a very readable translation."-- JACT Review
