Emily Wilson

The definitive biography of ancient Rome's most powerful and colourful philosopher-politician. Seneca traces the eventful life of Seneca, the Roman philosopher, dramatist, essayist and rhetorician of the first century CE. Coming from Spain to Rome, Seneca spent his youth in Egypt and was exiled to Corsica under Claudius, only to be recalled after eight years. He ascended to dizzying heights...

Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea by Emily Wilson is a fascinating exploration of how translators breathe new life into ancient texts. Salman Rushdie describes it as 'brilliant ... enthralling and profoundly relevant'. Madeline Miller calls it 'joyful, illuminating and engaging', essential reading for translation enthusiasts. Wilson addresses the challenges and opportunities translation presents, questioning what is lost or gained in the...