Comment by cafard

I found it interesting, but I think that Weil is trying to yoke together the Greek epics and Christianity, both of which were profoundly important to her, but which really aren't compatible at the level she wants.

NYRB brought out a small volume containing Weil's essay and also Rachel Bespaloff's essays on Homer. I think Bespaloff gives a better picture. And Herman Broch's afterword is worth reading.