Listen to the odyssey audiobook by homer, robert fagles translator, narrated by ian mckellen. The aeneid is a latin epic written by virgil in the 1st century bc that tells the legendary story of aeneas, a trojan who traveled to italy, where he became the ancestor of the romans. The aeneid by virgil and robert fagles penguin random house. Buy the odyssey penguin classics new ed by homer, bernard knox, bernard knox, robert fagles isbn. Here is the muchanticipated new translation of virgils epic poem from the award winning translator robert fagles. Here is the muchanticipated new translation of virgils epic poem from the awardwinning translator robert fagles.
I actually liked this book better than the odyssey. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. As ive mentioned, the aeneid is not really my cup of tea. 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. As bernard knox argues in the introduction to robert fagless translation of the odyssey, the obligation of assisting and entertaining travelers and wayfarers is the closest the odyssey comes to asserting an absolute moral principle. Many cities of men he saw and learned their minds, many pains he suffered, heartsick on the open sea.
The odyssey livre audio homer, robert fagles translator. Virgils epic poem still has a breathless, breakneck pace. Buy the aeneid penguin classics deluxe edition reprint by virgil, fagles, robert isbn. I read fagles versions of the iliad and the odyssey and. From the awardwinning translator of the iliad and the odyssey comes a brilliant new translation of virgils great epic fleeing the ashes. Listen to aeneid audiobook by robert fagles, virgil. Robert fagles gives the full range of virgils drama, grandeur, and pathos in vigorous, supple modern english. Internet archive bookreader homerthe odyssey fagles. Robert fagles books list of books by robert fagles. Discount prices on books by robert fagles, including titles like the aeneid penguin classics.
Dec 17, 2006 has any book been recast into english more times than virgils aeneid. An unsparing portrait of a man caught between love, duty, and fate, the aeneid redefines passion, nobility, and courage for our times. Robert fagles, whose acclaimed translations of homers iliad and odyssey were welcomed as major publishing events. Thankfully, prior to his current death, fagles also translated virgils aeneid. The aeneid from the awardwinning translator of the iliad and the odyssey comes a brilliant new translation of virgils great epic with his translations of homers classic poems, robert. I purchased the kindle version of the aeneid translated by robert fagles from the page advertising fagles version which i already have a copy i intended to test the brilliant audio reading facility on the equally brilliant kindle fire. The odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being the iliad, attributed to the poet homer. Zeus, king of the gods, is depicted as the enforcer of this code of hospitality.
His translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and have become the standard translations of our era. 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 publication of a new translation by fagles is a literary event. One of the worlds leading classicists, whose versions of the iliad and the odyssey have sold more than a million copies, fagles brings a contemporary vigor to virgils lines. The aeneid, prose translation full audiobook youtube. The aeneid audiobook by virgil 9781429508445 rakuten kobo. As bernard knox argues in the introduction to robert fagless translation of the odyssey, the obligation of assisting and entertaining travelers and wayfarers is the closest the odyssey. One of the worlds leading classicists, whose versions of the iliad and the odyssey have sold. The aeneid audiobook by virgil, read by simon callow. The aeneid audio book by vergilius maro, publius, 70 b.
Mar 12, 2020 robert fagles s awardwinning translations of homers iliad and odyssey have sold more than a million copies and become classics in their own right. His translations of both the iliad and odyssey have. September 11, 1933 march 26, 2008 was an american professor, poet, and academic, best known for his many translations. Written by virgil, audiobook narrated by simon callow. From the award winning translator of the iliad and the odyssey comes a brilliant new translation of. 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. In general, fagles translations seem to be more enjoyable aloud than on paper i have also recently listened to fagles odyssey and i found it to be the same way. Virgils aeneid, one of the greatest classical poems, tells the story of aeneas, son of anchises, after the fall of troy. Featuring an illuminating introduction to virgils world by. The aeneid penguin classics deluxe edition by virgil. First printing thus of this fagles translation of the noted epic, near fine black cloth hardcover shows some mild shelf and trace wear, else tight and clean, in a near fine dust jacket price at flap that shows a few runs spots at edges. Robert fagles, the poems newest translator, comes to the fray well armed. Robert fagles new translation of the aeneid is a fluid, lyrical rendering of the epic. His many translations include sophocless three theban plays, aeschyluss oresteia nominated for a national book award, homers iliad winner of the 1991 harold morton landon translation award by the academy of american poets, and homers odyssey.
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 western. Copy and paste one of these options to share this book. The aeneid from the awardwinning translator of the iliad and the odyssey comes a brilliant new translation of virgils great epicwith his translations of homers classic poems, robert fagles gave new life to seminal works of the western canon and became one of the preeminent translators of our time. First printing thus of this fagles translation of the noted epic, near fine. Although virgil swore on his deathbed that the aeneid was incomplete and unworthy, it has been considered one of the greatest works of western literature for more than two thousand years. Apr 01, 2010 buy the aeneid penguin classics deluxe edition reprint by virgil, fagles, robert isbn. The title of this book is the aeneid penguin classics deluxe edition and it was written by virgil, robert fagles translator, bernard knox introduction. The aeneid audiobook written by virgil, robert fagles. He was the recipient of the 1997 penralph manheim medal for. Yet, listening to it gave the story a different and more enjoyable pace.
The aeneid from the awardwinning translator of the iliad and the odyssey comes a brilliant new translation of virgils great epicwith his translations of homers classic poems, robert. I purchased the kindle version of the aeneid translated by robert fagles from the page advertising fagles version which i already have a copy i intended to test the brilliant audio. His quest is to find the site in the west where he will found a new town prophesied to be the seat of a world empire. The choice that aeneas has to make is awesome and heartbreaking. The ancient greek poet homer established the gold standard for heroic quests and sweeping journeys with his pair of classic epic poems, the iliad and the odyssey. The odyssey with bernard knox other books by bernard knox. Crowded with characters, both human and nonhuman, and bursting with action, the epic tales detail the fabled trojan war and the adventures of odysseus as he struggles to return home. The odyssey is literatures grandest evocation of every mans journey through life. It would be a disaster, monet and cost no justification the kindle cost is a giveaway. September 11, 1933 march 26, 2008 was an american professor, poet, and academic, best known for his many translations of ancient greek and roman classics, especially his acclaimed translations of the epic poems of 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 both the classicist. Robert fagles s translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and become the standard translations of our era. Hello select your address best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift cards customer service sell registry. Robert fagless awardwinning translations of homers iliad and odyssey have sold more than a million copies and become classics in their own right. Jun 28, 2014 the aeneid, prose translation audiobook virgil 70 bc 19 bc, translated by john william mackail 1859 1925 the aeneid is the most famous latin epic poem, written by virgil in the 1st. 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 aeneid from the awardwinning translator of the iliad and the odyssey comes a brilliant new translation of virgils great epic with his translations of homers classic poems, robert fagles gave new life to seminal works of the western canon and became one of the preeminent translators of our time. The odyssey audiobook by homer, robert fagles translator. Mar 29, 2008 robert fagles, the renowned translator of latin and greek whose versions of homer and virgil were unlikely best sellers and became fixtures on classroom reading lists, died on wednesday at his. It is fitting that one of the great translators of the iliad and the odyssey in our times should also emerge as a surpassing translator of the aeneid. Despite the passage of centuries, aeneas remains a compelling protagonist, noble.
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. This is not a reflection on fagles translation or ian mckellens narration which are both 5 stars. His translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and have become the standard. The odyssey audiobook homer, robert fagles translator. Marks 19 professor of comparative literature, emeritus, at princeton university.
From the awardwinning translator of the iliad and the odyssey comes a brilliant new translation of virgils great epic. His translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold hundreds of. The aeneid, prose translation audiobook virgil 70 bc 19 bc, translated by john william mackail 1859 1925 the aeneid is. With this modern verse translation of virgils aeneid, fagles completes the classic triptych at the heart of western civilization. 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. 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. Morgan 5102012 i read the fagles translation which i hear is not the most faithful, but it was very easy to get through. Robert fagles, the renowned translator of latin and greek whose versions of homer and virgil were unlikely best sellers and became fixtures on classroom reading lists.
Nov 02, 2006 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 well as its powerful blend of poetry and myth. 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 well as its powerful blend of poetry and myth. Robert fagless translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and become the standard translations of our era. Dec 18, 2012 the aeneid audio book by vergilius maro, publius, 70 b. Retaining all of the gravitas and humanity of the original, yet.
From the awardwinning translator of the iliad and the odyssey comes a brilliant new translation of virgils. His translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and have become the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Discover book depositorys huge selection of robert fagles books online. Now, his stunning modern verse translation of virgils aeneid is poised to do the same. Fagless translations of the iliad and the odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands.
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