Book Nine is the turning point of the
Iliad. In this text, Griffin provides an accessible and informative introduction, authoritative Greek text, and commentary for students, discussing the problems and achievements of this particularly rich and rewarding part of the poem.
[A} readable, authoritative, pertinent introduction. -- E.N. Genovese, Professor and Chair,
San Diego State University What Griffin provides will prove very helpful to the Homeric novice and of value to more advanced readers as well. --
Bryn Mawr Classical Review