A copy of the fagles translation might be a useful accompaniment, though its hard to imagine that a buyer of the audio version wouldnt already have it. The odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being the iliad, attributed to the poet homer. 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 and treasuring for its sheer lyrical mastery this audiobook is sure to delight. Odyssey award for excellence in audiobook production young. Still, thats the moment i decided to commit to reading fagles straight through. 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 and humanity of the original latin as. This new translation by awardwinning translator robert fagles captures the energy of homers original in bold, contemporary idiom. Listen to homers epic poem the odyssey which follows the greek hero odysseus on his journey from troy to his home of ithaca after the trojan war. 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. The odyssey by homer, translated by robert fitzgerald. The aeneid is the great national epic of ancient rome, and one of the most important works of literature ever written.
This is an odyssey to treasure for its sheer lyrical mastery. The story begins when paris, son of priam, king of troy, carries off the beautiful helen. So begins robert fagles magnificent translation of. Why is it important that only a few people know odysseus true identity. Audiobook poem listendownload the odyssey audiobook by.
In this brilliant translation, robert fagles brings the vigor of contemporary language to homers 2,700yearold tale. It is also our very first novel, if we think of it in terms of romantic plot development, realistic characterizations, frequent change of scene, and heroic dramatic devices. The lower rating is only due to a few chapterverse timing issues and the occasional distraction due to. This annual award will be given to the producer of the best audiobook produced for children andor young adults, available in english in the united states. This is not a reflection on fagles translation or ian mckellens narration which are both 5 stars. The odyssey award for excellence in audiobook production is an annual award conferred by the american library association upon the publisher of the best. The odyssey by homer full audiobook best audiobooks. Im not a translator, and i dont know ancient greek. The iliad, together with the odyssey, is one of two ancient greek epic poems traditionally attributed to homer.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. But fagles translation feels more dynamic and vibrant. 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. If the iliad is the worlds greatest war epic, the odyssey is literatures grandest evocation of an everymans journey through life. The odyssey is a great story, i only wish i could read it in the original greek, but as i cant and i am far too old to learn now, i sought advice on which translate to buy. And with professor vandivers 12 instructive lectures, youll enter fully into the gripping tale that virgil tells. Whether a book is in the public domain may vary country to country. The odyssey audiobook listen for free audiobook guru. Edwin rivera and tommy dean the odyssey discussion questions book 20 discussion questions book 19 1.
The publication of a new translation by fagles is a literary event. This unabridged edition is a collaborative effort from librivox involving 16 narrators, and they all seem to have adequate sound quality and narrating ability. The odyssey audiobook homer, robert fagles translator. Literatures grandest evocation of lifes journey, at once an ageless human story and an individual test of moral endurance, homers ancient greek epic the odyssey is translated by robert fagles with an introduction and notes by bernard knox in penguin classics when robert fagles translation of the iliad was published in 1990, critics and scholars alike hailed it as a. 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 and treasuring for its sheer lyrical mastery this audiobook is sure to delight both the. Here, in book vii, we get to rest and relax from the more intense action of the odyssey, and see odysseus make his way to the palace of the great king alcinous. The odyssey audiobook robert fagles free download robert fitzgeralds translation of the odyssey has been the standard translation for more than three generations of students and poets. The iliad audiobook homer, robert fagles translator. Join aeneas on his long journey west from ruined troy to the founding of a new nation in italy, and see how he weaves a rich network of compelling human.
In book 19, odysseus presents many fallacies to penelope. Sing to me of the man, muse, the man of twists and turns driven time and again off course, once he had plundered the hallowed heights of troy. The odyssey is literatures grandest evocation of every mans journey through life. Buy the odyssey penguin classics new ed by homer, bernard knox, robert fagles isbn. Internet archive bookreader homerthe odyssey fagles. Since 1961, this odyssey has sold more than two million copies, and it is the standard translation for three generations of students and. Jacobi also reads an abridged odyssey and if you are debating which to buy, do try to listen to both the mckellen and the abridged version.
The classic translation of the odyssey, now in an unabridged audio edition. A copy of the fagles translation might be a useful accompaniment, though its hard to imagine that a buyer of the audio. The poem is, in part, a sequel to the iliad, and concerns the events that befall the greek hero odysseus in his long journey back to his native land ithaca after the fall. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A nero wolfe mystery s02e01e02 death of a doxy duration. Robert fitzgeralds translation of homers odyssey is the best and bestloved modern translation of the greatest of all epic poems. 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 and treasuring for its sheer lyrical mastery this audiobook is sure to delight both the classicist. Recent posts listendownload unlimited power audiobook by tony robbins listendownload in defense of. Also, this experience has made me want to learn ancient greek so i can read the odyssey in the original. The odyssey audiobook by homer, full, free audiobooks.
Homer the odyssey audio, cassette unabridged, audiobook. It would be a disaster, monet and cost no justification the kindle cost is a giveaway. The poem is commonly dated to between 800 and 600 bc. Public domain books are our gateways to the past, representing a wealth of history, culture. The odyssey is the greatest adventure story ever written, and one of the great epic masterpieces of western literature for almost 3,000 years, it has been a storehouse of ancient greek folklore and myth.
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. 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 and treasuring for its sheer lyrical mastery. Top100 audiobooks free channel the odyssey by homer chapters 112. Book i athena inspires the prince sing to me of the man, muse, the man of twists and turns driven time and again off course, once he had plundered the hallowed heights of troy. Thankfully, prior to his current death, fagles also translated virgils aeneid. Now, with this stunning modern verse translation, fagles has reintroduced virgils aeneid to a whole new generation, and completed the classical triptych at the heart of. The translation does make all the difference, and there are so many out there, a number very good, that it is difficult to decide which to buy. His translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and have become the standard translations of our era. Current winners of the odyssey award for best audiobook for children andor young adults.
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