Abridged audiobook the iliad

Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading iliad abridged. The poem concentrates on the key 50 days during the tenyear war. The iliad audiobook by homer try our site with free audio books. The poem is commonly dated to between 800 and 600 bc.

Which version of the iliad by homer is the best on audible. His translations of the iliad and the odyssey were originally published by hackett publishing company in 1997 and 2000, respectively. This new and exciting translation of homers epic war poem, the iliad, is told with excitement and character by anton lesser. Mar 14, 2014 the iliad is purportedly written by the blind poet homer some time during the eighth century bc. The odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being the iliad, attributed to the poet homer. The ancient words of homer find a new home in todays world spoken aloud, just as homer intended.

This abridged translation is roughly onethird the length of the original poem. The iliad by robert fagles derek jacobi abridged cassettes w booklet. If you are strapped for time we recommend the two excellent abridgments of these classics the iliad abridged and the odyssey abridged. An iliad for the twentyfirst century, this magnificent new translation by stephen mitchell sets the highest standards for beauty, accuracy, and aliveness. Thus, it is also a challenge to fagless translation, among whose virtues is how well it works as an audiobook. 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. An epic, oftrepeated poem of the siege of troy and the death of hector, homers poetry soars with the battle and the conversations of these ancient greek warriors. Iliad abridged kindle edition by homer, crowe, ian. Stanley lombardo is professor of classics at the university of kansas. Any editor that cuts scenes from the iliad is simply guilty of hubris. The poem is commonly dated to the 8th or 7th century bc, and many. Perhaps the greatest poem of the western world, the iliad tells the story of fifty critical days towards the. Should i bother reading an unabridged version of the iliad. The iliad abridged download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi.

Perhaps the greatest poem of the western world, homers the iliad unfolds the story of fifty critical. Feb, 20 along with the odyssey, the iliad is among the oldest extant works of western literature, and its written version is usually dated to around the eighth century bc. His audiobook has no introduction, but after the poem a professor reads a section of the iliad in the exotic original greek. The poem concentrates on the key 50 days during the tenyear war, when there is strife not only between the greeks and the defending trojans, but also within the greek forces themselves. Jul 06, 2011 given that criteria, i like fagles translation of the iliad best of the halfdozen ive read, and have to call a draw between fitzgeralds verse, and t. If you would like to delve into some of the works of homer on audio book, then you should listen to the iliad as well as the odyssey complete and unabridged on audio download. If it is not in the store but available, it will say usually ships in 15 days. Achilles has quarrelled with agamemnon and sulks in his tent while hector brings his trojans to the brink of victory. Properly performed, this work today is just as meaningful, just as powerful, and just as entertaining as it was in the ninth century bc, and it casts its spell upon modern listeners with the same raw intensity as it did upon. This abridged version of homers iliad has been prepared by ian johnston of vancouver island university, nanaimo, british columbia, canada, from my translation of the complete poem. It tells the story of the last year of the trojan war fought between the city of troy and the greeks.

The iliad is an ancient greek epic poem by homer that was first published in 762 bc. See a complete list of the characters in the iliad and indepth analyses of achilles, agamemnon, and hector. This masterful new verse translation of homers classic story of the trojan war has. The iliad by homer part 1 of 2 full audiobook greatest. Homers iliad, the oldest and greatest epic poem in our cultu. In the tenth year of the trojan war, tensions are running high among the achaians a superancient name for the ancient greeks. The iliad depicts a roughly 3000yearold warrior culture based on. Stanley lombardo provides a welcome translation, contemporary in its rhythms, assurance, and clarity. 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 battling amidst devastation and destruction, as it moves inexorably to the wrenching, tragic conclusion of the trojan war. Riue, an eminent scholar on classic european literature.

One of britains leading classical actors, anton lesser has worked extensively at the national theatre, and is an associate artist of the royal shakespeare company, where, over the years, he has played many of the principal roles, including romeo, troilus, petruchio and richard iii. It is an excellent translation you also get the odyssey as well and both books are unabridged. Lattimores is closest to the original greek, and for undergraduate work can substitute for the original well enough. Iliad the abridged one the earliest and greatest epic poems of the western world, the iliad tells the story of fifty critical days towards the end of the trojan war. In this brilliant translation, robert fagles brings the vigor of contemporary language to homers 2,700yearold tale. The iliad has stood the test of time and is still one of it not the best depictions of ancient warfare. However i do not know which version i should get since there are so many available on audible. The iliad, together with the odyssey, is one of two ancient greek epic poems traditionally attributed to homer. The iliad is purportedly written by the blind poet homer some time during the eighth century bc. Librivox recording of the odyssey, by homer transl. Janet evanovich and charlotte hughes full bloom bk. Danielle steel silent honor audio book cassettes 4 parts 6 hours abridged. Its supreme importance in greek literature slowly permeated to the rest of the western world and in time to come, the two epic poems, the iliad. The problem with any abridged version is that you lose much and in this case most of the book.

Canada this abridged version of homers iliad has been prepared by ian johnston of vancouver island university, nanaimo, british columbia, canada, from my translation of the complete poem. The iliad audiobook homer, richmond lattimore translator. Profoundly poetic yet gloriously accessible, this audio recording is the best way to experience a work that has remained a centerpiece of. First, the priest chryses comes to ask their leader, king agamemnon, to release his daughter, whom agamemnon was holding captive. Abridged naxos poetry audio cd abridged, audiobook. Click download or read online button to get the iliad abridged book now. The story begins when paris, son of priam, king of troy, carries off the beautiful helen, thereby. From the awardwinning translator of the iliad and the odyssey comes a brilliant new translation of virgils great epic fleeing the ashes of troy, aeneas, achilles mighty foe in the iliad, begins an incredible journey to fulfill his destiny as the founder of rome. Iliad abridged kindle edition by homer, crowe, ian, johnston, ian.

Just the zeus we all grew up knowing since our youth. I remember reading the iliad when i was a kid in elementary school. The iliad depicts a roughly 3000yearold warrior culture based on men winning glory by fighting other men and stealing their possessions and enslaving their women, all while placating the touchy gods, though one can never avoid ones long ago decided fate. Read an overview of the entire poem or a line by line summary and analysis. The iliad is the story of achilles, a greek hero of the trojan war and the iliad is the story of the trojan war and achilles plus a few others. The iliad by homer the 25th greatest fiction book of all. Achilles has quarrelled with agamemnon and sulks in his tent, while hector brings his trojans to the brink of victory. Audio cd this audiobook contains the most exciting and essential parts of the iliad, capturing the final 50 days of the trojan war and bringing to life ancient men and heroic battles.

Here are the most exciting and essential parts of two historic, epic poems. The first of homers great epic poems, the iliad portrays the final days of the trojan war. His voyage will take him through stormy seas, entangle him in a tragic love. While the odyssey was presented in full and i loved it, convinced it could be wiped out of history and released today as a bestseller in the fantasy aisle, the iliad was only bits and pieces. This gave me the opportunity to participate in a project featuring two great and important works, homers iliad. The iliad is one of the most enduring creations of western civilization and was originally written to be recited or chanted to the accompaniment of various instruments. 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.

Its supreme importance in greek literature slowly permeated to the rest of the western world and in time to come, the two epic poems, the iliad and the odyssey became the reference points for. Sep 01, 2007 the iliad was composed in the eighth century b. For many years he taught as a college and universitycollege instructor in british columbia teaching english, classics and liberal studies. Homer has been hailed as the father of all poetry, and the iliad has survived as a masterpiece for all time set against the backdrop of the final days of the trojan war, the iliad tells the story of achilles, a model warrior and paragon of all qualities the greeks prized most in a young hero. This is an abridged cassette audiobook, with booklet, in cardboard box, in very good condition, box does show some wear around edges, but tapes are in very good condition, play time approx. Dating to the ninth century bc, homers timeless poem still vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods wrestling with towering. Homers the illiad stands alone in the realm of classical writings. The iliad by robert fagles derek jacobi abridged cassettes.

So, i have this classic literature that i read last year. The result, the winner of the 1991 academy of american poets landon translation award, is a wonderfully accessible iliad that preserves. Renowned classicist bernard knox observes in his superb introduction that although the violence of the iliad. The iliad has stood the test of time and is still one of it not the best depictions of. It is an essential precursor to the infamous journey of odysseus. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This abridged translation is roughly onethird the length of the. The identity of homer has been fiercely but inconclusively debated since ancient times. Set in the trojan war, the tenyear siege of ilium by a coalition of greek states, it tells of.

The iliad abridged audio cassette gibsons bookstore. If you like 1 month unlimited audiobook listening 12. Buy books pro is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by. The iliad audiobook homer, robert fagles translator. Along with the odyssey, the iliad is among the oldest extant works of western literature, and its written version is usually dated to around the eighth century bc. One the earliest and greatest epic poems of the western world, the iliad tells the story of fifty critical days towards the end of the trojan war. Naxos audiobooks iliad, the unabridged anton lesser. The essential iliad audiobook by homer, stanley lombardo translator try our site with free audio books.

One the earliest and greatest epic poems of the western world, the iliad tells the story of fifty critical days. Perhaps the greatest poem of the western world, the iliad tells the story of fifty critical days towards the end of the trojan war. If you have never heard of the iliad or the odyssey, do yourself a huge favour and read both, the iliad first, then the odyssey. The iliad translated and abridged by ian johnston malaspina universitycollege nanaimo, bc canada this abridged version of homers iliad has been prepared by ian johnston of vancouver island university, nanaimo, british columbia, canada, from my translation of the complete poem. 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.

The iliad unabridged audiobook on mp3cd 9781491527955 by homer. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer. His translation of homers iliad and odyssey have recently been published in both book and audiobook. The iliad is an epic poem written by the greek poet homer. If the item is in stock in our store, it will say on our shelves now. Jul 07, 2015 the iliad pope translation audiobook homer c. The iliad navy general library program downloadable. Homer audiobook by homer, susan sarandon introduction.