Jun 16, 2000 the most popular epic of western culture springs to life in allen mandelbaums magnificent translation. Sing in me, muse, and through me tell the story of that man skilled in all. Book 24 categories ancients, ancients literature, challenge iv, classical conversations, greece, high school, high school literature one reply to the odyssey by homer. The epic tale of odysseus and his tenyear journey home after the trojan war forms one of the. Audiobook available for richmond lattimores translation. In the myths and legends that are retold here, the energy and poetry of homers original is captured in a bold. Rieu 26 october 1916 29 april 2008 was a classical scholar and the son of the classicist and publisher e. Rieu penguin books harmondsworth, middlesex wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required.
Reputed to have been composed nearly three thousand years ago, its authorship is still being debated by scholars, though much of it is attributed to the blind poet homer about whom very little is known. E v rieu was a celebrated translator from latin and greek, and editor of penguin classics from 194464. Jan 30, 2003 the epic tale of odysseuss journey home one of the earliest and greatest works of western literature if the iliad is the worlds greatest war epic, the odyssey is literatures grandest evocation of an everymans journey through life. The odyssey continues on, describing the trials and tribulations of the greeks under the leadership of odysseus. This edition of the odyssey has a revised translation made by rieu s son, d c h rieu, in which the gods crucial influence is seen more clearly, as. The odyssey is literatures grandest evocation of every mans journey through life. The odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being the iliad, attributed to the poet homer.
The poet invokes the muse to help him tell the story of odysseus. We learn that poseidon, god of the sea, holds a grudge though we dont know exactly why against odysseus and is making the guys voyage home a pretty difficult one. 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. One of britains leading classical actors, anton lesser has worked extensively at the national theatre, and is an associate artist of the royal. A brilliant and beguiling reimagining of one of our greatest myths by a gifted young writerzachary masons. Though the stormy, vengeful god of the ocean is determined to keep him off course, odysseus is clever and has the. In this classic epic chronicle of the greek hero on his travels home from the trojan war, odysseus survives storm and shipwreck, the cave of the cyclops, and the isle of circe. For many readers, e v rieus prose translations of the odyssey and the iliad are established classics in their own right, rivalled only, in my opinion, by richmond lattimores renderings into verse. Please give me the direct link to where i can buy it. A stunning penguin clothbound edition of homers great epic, in e. I found some others translated by other people but am specifically looking that. Though the stormy, vengeful god of the ocean is determined to keep him off course, odysseus is clever and has the brilliant goddess athena on his side.
The ancients believed it was a bard called homer, although they disagreed about biographical details. Oct 01, 2008 one of the great masterpieces of western literature, odyssey chronicles the many trials and adventures odysseus must pass through on his long journey home from the trojan wars. The lost books of the odyssey audiobook, by zachary mason. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Of homers two the iliad and the odyssey this is my favourite. I found some others translated by other people but am specifically looking that that version first. It absolutely must be the richmond lattimore translation. This unabridged edition is a collaborative effort from librivox involving 16 narrators, and they all seem to have adequate sound quality and narrating ability. Rieu hard version read but my teacher said i could also read a childrens. Naxos audiobooks odyssey, the unabridged anton lesser. The odyssey penguin audiobooks homer, alex jennings, sir derek jacobi, e. Oct 31, 2018 odyssey award for excellence in audiobook production about the odyssey award for excellence in audiobook production 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 annual award will be given to the producer of the best audiobook produced for children andor young adults, available in. The odyssey by homer, translated by samuel butler my. The odyssey book 1 lyrics the gods in councilminervas visit to ithacathe challenge from telemachus to the suitors tell me, o muse, of that ingenious hero who travelled far and wide after. Odyssey award for excellence in audiobook production. Fitzgerald, who first translated the odyssey in 1961, wrote as mellifluous an english as one could wish for.
A stunning penguin clothbound edition of homers great epic, in. Rieu s translation of the odyssey was the very first penguin classic to be published. For many readers, e v rieu s prose translations of the odyssey and the iliad are established classics in their own right, rivalled only, in my opinion, by richmond lattimores renderings into verse. The listener becomes totally immersed in the adventure and drama of the story this is the way the odyssey was meant to be experienced. The poem is commonly dated to between 800 and 600 bc. Rich in greek folklore and myth, featuring gods and goddesses, monsters and sorceresses, the odyssey has.
With wit, integrity, and bravery, odysseus must escape the grip of. Read a character analysis of odysseus, plot summary, and important quotes. One of the great masterpieces of western literature, odyssey chronicles the many trials and adventures odysseus must pass through on his long journey home from the trojan wars. When the cousins arrive in the year, they meet viking erik the red, who is angry about the new god. In this classic epic chronicle of the greek hero on his travels home from the trojan war, odysseus survives storm and shipwreck, the cave of the cyclops, and the isle of. He made the translation feeling that those available at the time were too slavishly fine and needed translating from obscure, poor english into actual language. Homer s 8th century bce oral narrative of a warriors decadeslong quest to return home defines epic poetry. The odyssey at the odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being the iliad, attributed to the poet homer. Feb, 20 the odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being the iliad, attributed to the poet homer. Rieu penguin harmondsworth wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. He was a scholar of st pauls school and balliol college, oxford, gaining a first in classical honours moderations in 1908.
Listen to homers epic the way it was told in his daythrough storytelling and listening. The odyssey audiobook by homer 9780786564781 rakuten kobo. Also included on the program is a portion of the poem read in ancient greek so that listeners may experience the lyricism and music of the original language. Homers masterpiece tells the story of odysseus, the ideal greek hero, as he travels home to ithaca after the trojan wara journey of ten years and countless thrilling adventures. Jun 04, 2010 im looking for the audiobook for the odyssey by homer, especially the one translated by e. The odyssey audiobook by homer 9780241425565 rakuten kobo. 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. The lost books of the odyssey audiobook listen instantly. Part of penguins beautiful hardback clothbound classics series, designed by the awardwinning coralie bickfordsmith, these delectable and collectible editions.
The odyssey of homer by richmond lattimore overdrive. After attending highgate school, he studied english and classics at queens college, oxford. Rieu was born in london as the youngest child of the swiss orientalist charles pierre henri rieu 18201902, and his wife agnes, daughter of julius heinrich hisgen of utrecht. The odyssey by homer, translated by samuel butler my audio.
Together with its companion poem the iliad, the odyssey describes the action and aftermath. This unabridged edition is a collaborative effort from. About the odyssey award for excellence in audiobook production. Also is there a big difference between different translations of the book. The problem is selecting a book from the many that are on offer.
Listen to the odyssey audiobook by librivox community and. It was commonly thought that he lived on chios, an isl. The odyssey unabridged audiobook on cd 9781419347047 by homer. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Odyssey award for excellence in audiobook production awards. 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. Translated by samuel butler 18351902 the odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being the iliad, attributed to the poet homer. Jan 30, 2003 buy the odyssey penguin classics rev ed by homer, rieu, dominic, jones, peter, rieu, e. Reputed to have been composed nearly three thousand years ago, its authorship is still. Librivox recording of the odyssey, by homer transl.
Homers great epic the odysseyone of western literatures most enduring and important workstranslated by richmond lattimore. A classic for the ages, the odyssey recounts odysseus. The poem is, in part, a sequel to the iliad, and concerns the events that befall the greek hero. Together with its companion poem the iliad, the odyssey describes the action and aftermath of the trojan wars, andis the model for the heroic quest. Rieus translation in modern english dates from 1948 and is engrossing. Rieu has 24 books on goodreads with 899428 ratings. Rieus translation of the odyssey was the very first penguin classic to be published, and has itself achieved classic status. The odyssey penguin classics paperback 30 jan 2003. Set sail for adventure with the book that launched the popular imagination station seriesread by odysseys own bob hoose. Listen to the odyssey by homer available from rakuten kobo. The odyssey, translated by rieu, was the first book ever published in the penguin classics series. The identity of the composer of the odyssey and the iliad is a matter of some speculation.
D c h rieu the epic tale of odysseus and his tenyear journey home after the trojan war forms one. 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. Rieu penguin books harmondsworth, middlesex wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields. Audiobook available for richmond lattimores translation of the odyssey. Book 24 categories ancients, ancients literature, challenge iv, classical conversations, greece, high school, high school literature one reply to the odyssey by homer, translated by samuel butler. Rieu s translation in modern english dates from 1948 and is engrossing. The odyssey penguin classics audiobook by homer,dominic rieu. The odyssey penguin classics i have read this one and would suggest that it. The iliad is the first and the greatest literary achievement of greek civilization an epic poem without rival in the literature of the world, and the.
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