Composed in twentyfour books of greek hexameter poetry, it portrays the events of the last year of. The iliad by homer part 1 of 2 full audiobook greatest. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. The great war epic of western literature, in a stunning translation by acclaimed classicist robert fagles a penguin classic dating to the ninth century. The story begins when paris, son of priam, king of troy, carries off the beautiful helen, thereby precipitating the bitter trojan war. Lucy ellmanns ducks, newburyport has attracted much attention. The aeneid penguin classics deluxe edition by virgil, robert fagles, et al. The aeneid, of course, is one of historys great epics and rates a full five star rating. Audioboeken beluisteren met apple books apple support. Written by homer, robert fagles translator, audiobook narrated by derek jacobi, maria tucci. An audiobook or talking book is a recording of a book or other work being read aloud. As an epic poem, it doesnt live up to homers grandeur. The iliad by homer robert fagles trans read by derek jacobi.
So perhaps the longform audiobook deserves a top slot in the menu of. As much as any translation can bring about such an effect, robert fagles. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The iliad audiobook by homer, robert fagles translator audible. The iliad by homer part 1 of 2 full audiobook greatestaudiobooks special offer. Fagles translation is good, as are his introduction and comments. Each volume contains a superb introduction by renowned classicist bernard knox. It would be a disaster, monet and cost no justification the kindle cost is a giveaway. Robert fagles, whose acclaimed translations of homers iliad and odyssey were welcomed as major publishing events, brings the aeneid to a new generation of readers, retaining all of the gravitas. The aeneid by robert fagles, virgil audiobook youtube. The publication of a new translation by fagles is a literary event. Featuring an illuminating introduction to virgils world by. The iliad, by homer full audiobook homers iliad is the first great work of western literature. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.
One of the preeminent translators of our time, robert fagles s interpretations of these epic poems give new life to three seminal works in the western canon. An unsparing portrait of a man caught between love, duty, and fate, the aeneid redefines passion, nobility, and courage for our times. 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. Written by homer, robert fagles translator, narrated by ian mckellen. The penguin classic deluxe editions of the iliad, the odyssey, and the aeneid are collected here for the first time in a specially designed gift box.
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