Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The odyssey audiobook by homer, robert fagles translator. His translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and have become the standard translations of our era. Zeus, king of the gods, is depicted as the enforcer of this code of hospitality. The aeneid, prose translation full audiobook youtube. 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. From the awardwinning translator of the iliad and the odyssey comes a brilliant new translation of virgils great epic. A glorious boxed set featuring robert fagless awardwinning translations of the three great epics of western literature to ask other readers questions about the iliadthe odysseythe aeneid, please sign up. I actually liked this book better than the odyssey. Robert fagles s awardwinning translations of homers iliad and odyssey have sold more than a million copies and become classics in their own right. Listen to the iliad audiobook by homer, robert fagles translator, narrated by derek jacobi, maria tucci. The odyssey with bernard knox other books by bernard knox.
He taught english and comparative literature for many years at princeton university. 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. 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. 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. Morgan 5102012 i read the fagles translation which i hear is not the most faithful, but it was very easy to get through.
A glorious boxed set featuring robert fagless awardwinning translations of the three great epics of western literature one of the preeminent translators of. 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. Virgils the aeneid explained with book summaries in just a few minutes. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. 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. The odyssey livre audio homer, robert fagles translator. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Written by homer, robert fagles translator, narrated by ian mckellen. 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. Marks 19 professor of comparative literature, emeritus, at princeton university. The odyssey audiobook homer, robert fagles translator.
Thankfully, prior to his current death, fagles also translated virgils aeneid. Coetzee robert fagless translation of the aeneid is a majestic achievement. The aeneid penguin classics deluxe edition by virgil. 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. Course hero literature instructor russell jaffe provides an indepth summary and analysis of book 2 of virgils epic poem. His translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold hundreds of. Buy the odyssey penguin classics new ed by homer, bernard knox, robert fagles isbn. Fagles was born in philadelphia, pennsylvania, the son of charles fagles, a lawyer, and vera voynow fagles, an architect. Fortunately, before his recent death, fagles also translated virgils aeneid. The choice that aeneas has to make is awesome and heartbreaking. This is not a reflection on fagles translation or ian mckellens narration which are both 5 stars. 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. Featuring an illuminating introduction to virgils world by. 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.
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. I had read some years ago professor fagles translations of the iliad and the odyssey and loved them both. 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. Copy and paste one of these options to share this book elsewhere. With this modern verse translation of virgils aeneid, fagles completes the classic triptych at the heart of western civilization.
The aeneid by virgil and robert fagles penguin random house. From the awardwinning translator of the iliad and the odyssey comes a brilliant new translation of. It would be a disaster, monet and cost no justification the kindle cost is a giveaway. 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 civilization. The iliad audiobook homer, robert fagles translator audible. From the awardwinning translator of the iliad and the odyssey comes a brilliant new translation of virgils great epic fleeing the ashes. If you look up any line in the poem that is particularly dear to your heart, chances are that you will forget that you are reading a translation, so high is the quality of fagless english poem. Now, his stunning modern verse translation of virgils aeneid is poised to do the same. Dec 17, 2006 has any book been recast into english more times than virgils aeneid.
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. Here is the muchanticipated new translation of virgils epic poem from the award winning translator robert fagles. Robert fagless translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and become the standard translations of our era. Retaining all of the gravitas and humanity of the original, yet. Link to this page view link to the book embed a mini book reader 1 page 2 pages open to this page. Robert fagles new translation of the aeneid is a fluid, lyrical rendering of the epic. Ian mckellen, homer, robert fagles translator, penguin audio.
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. The aeneid can be divided into halves based on the disparate subject matter of books 16 aeneass journey to latium in italy and books 712 the war in latium. These two halves are commonly regarded as reflecting virgils ambition to rival homer by treating both the odyssey s wandering theme and the iliad s warfare themes. I listened to the audio book read by british actor dan stevens and it was quite. His version of the aeneid is driving me mad with fagles endless. Its spoken force is what gives fagles version its unique quality. The aeneid audio book by vergilius maro, publius, 70 b. Robert fagles, the poems newest translator, comes to the fray well armed. Despite the passage of centuries, aeneas remains a compelling protagonist, noble. Be the first to ask a question about the iliadthe odysseythe aeneid i was one of those.
The iliad audiobook homer, robert fagles translator. 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. 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. Copy and paste one of these options to share this book. Internet archive bookreader homer the odyssey fagles. I read fagles versions of the iliad and the odyssey and really enjoyed both. Virgils epic poem still has a breathless, breakneck pace. Muchlauded new translation of the the aeneid by fagles. The publication of a new translation by fagles is a literary event. If the iliad is the worlds greatest war epic, the odyssey is literatures grandest evocation of an everymans journey through life. This beautifully produced edition of the aeneid will be eagerly sought by readers desiring to complete their fagles collectionand the attention it. Dec 18, 2012 the aeneid audio book by vergilius maro, publius, 70 b. The odyssey is literatures grandest evocation of every mans journey through life.
I wasnt very familiar with the aeneid, but this translation brings it alive. Derek jacobi recorded the iliad, ian mckellen read the odyssey, and later simon callow recorded the aeneid. Here is the muchanticipated new translation of virgils epic poem from the awardwinning translator robert fagles. Listen to aeneid audiobook by robert fagles, virgil. 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. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of the aeneid and what it means.
Listen to the odyssey audiobook by homer, robert fagles translator, narrated by ian mckellen. Has any book been recast into english more times than virgils aeneid. His translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold h. Buy a cheap copy of the iliadthe odysseythe aeneid book by homer. The title of this book is the aeneid penguin classics deluxe edition and it was written by virgil, robert fagles translator, bernard knox introduction. Robert fagles translation written in poetry form, a wonderful read and. He was the recipient of the 1997 penralph manheim medal for translation and a 1996 award in literature from the american academy of arts and letters. Robert fagless awardwinning translations of homers iliad and odyssey have sold more than a million copies and become classics in their own right. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.