This collection of essays investigates the multifaceted legacy of Gilbert Murray, aiming to provide a comprehensive reassessment of his contributions to scholarship, theatre, and international politics fifty years after his death. Edited by Christopher Stray, the volume compiles work from sixteen contributors who examine Murray's diverse career, ranging from his classical scholarship to his involvement in international relations and psychic research. By synthesizing these disparate areas of expertise, the book argues that Murray's influence was too broad for a single biographer to capture, necessitating a collaborative academic approach.

Scholars and historians view this collection as a necessary expansion upon previous biographical efforts from the 1980s. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the value of the multi-perspective approach in documenting such a wide-ranging career.