Maria tucci perhaps the greatest poem of the western world, homers the iliad unfolds the story of fifty critical days near the end of the trojan war. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Achilles has quarrelled with agamemnon and sulks in his tent, while hector brings his trojans to the brink of victory. This is not a reflection on fagles translation or ian mckellens narration which are both 5 stars. With his fluid translation of ancient greek into the rhythms of contemporary conversation, lombardo has rendered the story of the final stretch of the trojan war and its plethora of jealous, vengeful gods and warriors feasting, battling and endlessly speechifying, more boldly. The iliad, penguin classics by homer 9780140445923 booktopia.
Penguin audiobooks downloads audio books, podcasts. The iliad audiobook homer, robert fagles translator. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Penguin classics in audio discover audiobooks from the penguin classics collection read by some of the uk and irelands best acting talent from fleabags sian clifford tess of the durbervilles and andrew scott dubliners, to game of thrones natalie dormer a room of ones own and star of homeland, david harewood the war of the worlds. E v rieu was a celebrated translator from latin and greek, and editor of penguin classics from 194464. In the meantime i bought a dreadful american recording that made me cringe and only lasted for 5 mins listening. Librivox recording of the odyssey, by homer transl. In this brilliant translation, robert fagles brings the vigor of contemporary language to homers 2,700yearold tale. The 4 star rating in this case is only for the 2005 penguin audio audiobook edition of robert fagles 1996 translation of homers the odyssey. The odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being the iliad, attributed to the poet homer. Rieu initiated penguin classics with allen lane and his famous translation of the odyssey was the first book published in the series in.
The result, the winner of the 1991 academy of american poets landon translation award, is a wonderfully accessible iliad that preserves. In the myths and legends that are retold here, the energy and poetry of homers original is captured in a bold, contemporary idiom, giving us an edition of the odyssey that is a joy to listen to, worth savoring treasuring for its sheer lyrical mastery. The poem is commonly dated to the 8th or 7th century bc, and many scholars believe it is the oldest extant work of literature in the greek language, making it the first work of european literature. It was commonly thought that he lived on chios, an isl. The first great book, and the first great book about the suffering and loss of war guardian.
The iliad penguin classics deluxe edition by robert. The story begins when paris, son of priam, king of troy, carries off the beautiful helen, thereby. The great war epic of western literature, in a stunning translation by acclaimed classicist robert fagles a penguin classic. The iliad by homer part 1 of 2 full audiobook greatestaudiobooks special offer. Years ago i had the penguin recording on tape, which eventually got chewed up and ive been looking to replace it even since. The iliad is an epic poem in dactylic hexameters, traditionally attributed to homer. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Homer was the first greek writer whose work survives.
The iliad is one of the two great epics of homer, and is typically described as one of the greatest war stories of all time, but to say the iliad is a war story does not begin to describe the emotional sweep of its action and characters. The iliad, together with the odyssey, is one of two ancient greek epic poems traditionally attributed to homer. The iliad and millions of other books are available for instant access. The iliad audiobook by homer, robert fagles translator. In muscular, onwardrolling verse chapman retells the story of achilles, the great warrior, and his terrible wrath before the walls of besieged troy, and the destruction it. Discover fifty audiobooks from the penguin classics collection read by some of the uk and irelands best acting talent from fleabags sian clifford tess of the durbervilles and andrew scott dubliners, to game of thrones natalie dormer a room of ones own and star of homeland, david harewood the war of the worlds. Buy the iliad penguin classics rev ed by homer, jones, peter, rieu, e v isbn. Translators preface introduction introduction the spelling and pronunciation of homeric names maps 1. Mainland greece peloponnese aegean and asia minor troy and vicinity homer. Odyssey by homer, july 1, 1991, penguin classics edition, in english the iliad penguin classics july 1, 1991 edition open library. Enhanced with an introduction read by susan sarandon, this audio book edition of the iliad fully captures the epic nature of this story of an ancient tragedy. The ancients believed it was a bard called homer, although they disagreed about biographical details. The site is quite slow to navigate and doesnt include an advanced search which allows you to seek just their audio titles.
Buy the iliad penguin classics book online at low prices. Years ago i had the penguin recording on tape, which eventually got chewed up and ive been looking to. The iliad penguin classics july 1, 1991 edition open. Jun 03, 2016 the iliad, by homer full audiobook homers iliad is the first great work of western literature. A must for school and community library audiobook collections, this parmenides audio 12 cd, 15 hour edition of the iliad is enthusiastically recommended for all listeners searching for.
Buy the iliad penguin classics book online at best prices in india on. The identity of the composer of the odyssey and the iliad is a matter of some speculation. The product of more than a decades continuous work 15981611, chapmans translation of homers great poem of war is a magnificent testimony to the power of the iliad. Buy the iliad penguin classics book online at low prices in. Perhaps the greatest poem of the western world, the iliad tells the story of fifty critical days towards the end of the trojan war. The odyssey audiobook by homer, robert fagles translator. Dating to the ninth century bc, homers timeless poem still vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods wrestling with towering emotions and.
Renowned classicist bernard knox observes in his superb introduction that although the violence of the iliad. The iliad is the oldest surviving work of western literature, but the identity or even the existence of homer himself is a complete mystery, with no reliable biographical information having survived. Rieus acclaimed translation of the iliad was one of the first titles published in penguin classics, and now has classic status itself. Eliot, homers epic poem the iliad is translated by robert fagles with an introduction and notes by bernard knox in penguin classics. He was one of a long line of bards, or poets, who worked in the.
The odyssey is literatures grandest evocation of every mans journey through life. Composed in twentyfour books of greek hexameter poetry, it portrays the events of the last year. The iliad, by homer full audiobook homers iliad is the first great work of western literature. Feb, 20 although the story covers only a few weeks in the final year of the war, the iliad mentions or alludes to many of the greek legends about the siege. Editions of the iliad by homer meet your next favorite book. The great war epic of western literature, in a stunning translation by acclaimed classicist robert fagles a penguin classic dating to the ninth century b. Set in the trojan war, the tenyear siege of ilium, by a coalition of greek states, it tells of the battles and events during the weeks of a quarrel between king agamemnon and the warrior achilles. The poem is commonly dated to between 800 and 600 bc. The result, the winner of the 1991 academy of american poets landon translation award, is a wonderfully accessible iliad that preserves every nuance of homers genius.
Their website allows you to browse their audiobooks by classics, fiction, and nonfiction. One of the foremost achievements in western literature, homers iliad. The iliad by homer part 1 of 2 full audiobook greatest. Achilles, helen, hector, and other heroes of greek myth and history in the tenth and final year of the greek. Fitzgeralds odyssey and iliad open up once more the unique greatness of homers art at the level above the formula. More than almost any other book, homers iliad is meant to be spoken aloud, so its a natural fit for audiobooks. Mar 14, 2014 the iliad is purportedly written by the blind poet homer some time during the eighth century bc.
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