"The book is a tour de force ... Rutherford speaks directly to his readers, telling them what they need to know to set a work into its historical and social context ... Even scholars who are completely familiar with all the texts Rutherford discusses will profit from consulting this book." Times Literary Supplement
Rutherford s book provides an accessible, affordable, and concise introduction to its topic. Bryn Mawr Classical Review
"As well as Rutherford s broader constituency, this book should make particularly invaluable reading for undergraduates, sixth-formers who are looking to pursue Classics at university (and it should be a must for school libraries)." Greece and Rome
Rutherford s book provides an accessible, affordable, and concise introduction to its topic. Bryn Mawr Classical Review
"As well as Rutherford s broader constituency, this book should make particularly invaluable reading for undergraduates, sixth-formers who are looking to pursue Classics at university (and it should be a must for school libraries)." Greece and Rome