Download audiobooks narrated by derek jacobi to your device. Jacobi is a great actor, but he tends to overact when reading the iliad by, for instance, stretching long vowels, and his audiobook is an abridgement. The iliad audiobook audiobook x audio books listening. Achilles, helen, hector, and other heroes of greek myth and history in the tenth and final year of the greek. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Download audiobooks narrated by derek jacobi at and save. Homers masterpiece tells the story of odysseus, the ideal greek hero, as he travels home to ithaca after the trojan war, a journey of 10 years and countless thrilling adventures. Achilles has quarreled with agamemnon and sulks in his tent. The house of silk a sherlock holmes novel, anthony horowitz. Perhaps the greatest poem of the western world, the iliad tells the story of fifty critical days towards the end of the trojan war. The iliad audiobook homer, robert fagles translator. The iliad by robert fagles 1991, cassette, abridged for. Derek jacobi, perhaps best known for his performance in the title role of the celebrated masterpiece theatre presentation of i, claudius, brings the rich and powerful poetry vibrantly to life. Listening to derek jacobi deliver the iliad in robert fagles.
Iliad audiobook online download, free audio book torrent, 51675. Was homer the sole author, did he describe historical events and was his poetry transcribed in his lifetime. Robert fagless vigorous, celebrated translation of the iliad receives a lively and engaging reading from renowned actor derek jacobi in this abridged production of homers classic. This is how the iliad should be heard it is a poem meant to be heard, not read, and the fabulous translation makes this accessible and easy to understand. Release the iliad by homer read by sir derek jacobi. The audio is read by sir derek jacobi and is a collection of 16 poems that contain an assortment of bestiary verse and fairy tale rhyme. Written by homer, robert fagles translator, audiobook narrated by derek jacobi, maria tucci. Sir ian mckellen audio books radio shows recordings.
As you are reading the iliad in your english class, you will be reading platos republic in political philosophy. He has toured in becket and uncle vanya, and he received a tony award for his performance as benedick in the rscs production of much ado about nothing. The iliad by homer robert fagles trans read by derek. Savagery and morality in the iliad the independent. The publication of a new translation by fagles is a literary event. The stirring story of the trojan war and the rage of achilles. Listen to the odyssey by homer, derek jacobi for free with a 30 day free trial. The iliad is one of the two great epics of homer, and is typically described as one of the greatest war stories of all time, but to say the iliad is a war story does not begin to describe the emotional sweep of its action and characters. Achilles has quarrelled with agamemnon and sulks in his tent, while hector brings his trojans to the brink of victory. Buy the iliad abridged edition by homer, knox, professor bernard, jacobi, derek, fagles, professor robert isbn.
Homer, derek jacobi, robert fagles translator, maria tucci, penguin audiobooks. Jacobi has narrated audio book versions of the iliad, the voyage of the dawn treader by c. The iliad audiobook homer, robert fagles translator audible. The iliad by homer derek jacobi reads the opening, translated by robert fagles.
He is also the narrator for the bbc childrens series in the night garden. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Troy story epic story comparative literature trojan war homeschool high school homeschooling read. The iliad livre audio homer, robert fagles translator. The iliad audiobook by homer, robert fagles translator. The original greek is menis, a noun used for gods, not mortals. This story has been read, discussed, and written about for centuries. Sir derek jacobi is an english actor and stage director. Renowned classicist bernard knox observes in his superb introduction that although the violence of the iliad. 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. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Listening to derek jacobi deliver the iliad in robert fagles translation. Audiobooks read by derek jacobi sir derek jacobi has had a long and distinguished career. The iliad of homer, part 2 by homer, read by derek jacobi tran by robert fagles.
Lewis and two abridged versions of i, claudius by robert an acclaimed stage actor, who has also appeared in many films, such as henry v, dead again, gladiator, gosford park, the golden compass, the kings speech and my week with marilyn. Maria tucci story of how the greeks sailed to take back helen and defeat the trojans. In the latter audio book, derek jacobi reads robert fagles examination of the history of scholarly debate about the origins of the iliad. A must for school and community library audiobook collections, this parmenides audio 12 cd, 15 hour edition of the iliad is enthusiastically recommended for all listeners searching for. Troy story epic story comparative literature trojan war homeschool high school homeschooling read aloud student work reading lists. In 2001, he provided the voice of duke theseus in the childrens midsummer nights dream film. The iliad audio cassette 1 may 1992 by derek jacobi author, robert fagles author 4. Listen to the odyssey audiobook by homer and derek jacobi. The iliad classics in audio series homer author john lescault narrator 2003 the iliad dan stevens narrator robert fitzgerald translator 2014 the odyssey. Though stevens speeds up in the heat of the moment, he reads with perfect clarity, intelligence, and passion.
Maggie smith, robert stephens, albert finney, derek jacobi, frank finlay. The iliad by homer read by sir derek jacobi abridged audio book cd. Achilles kills hector in a duel, hector predicts achilles own death as he lies dying. Apr 23, 2014 opening of book i of homers the odyssey as translated by allen mandelbaum. The iliad homer read by sir derk jacobi audiobook new cd. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Listen to the iliad audiobook by homer, robert fagles translator, narrated by derek jacobi, maria tucci.
Dating to the ninth century bc, homers timeless poem still vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods wrestling with towering emotions. Derek jacobi, maria tucci, derek jacobi, robert fagles publisher. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The iliad audiobook by homer 9781101058077 rakuten kobo. The iliad by homer derek jacobi reads the opening, translated by. Lawrence five weekly installments 31 may to 4 june 1965. Born in leytonstone, london in 1938, derek jacobi always wanted to be an actor. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.
The great war epic of western literature, in a stunning translation by acclaimed classicist robert fagles a penguin classic dating to the ninth century b. His translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and have become the standard translations of our era. Jun 15, 2006 buy the iliad abridged edition by homer, knox, professor bernard, jacobi, derek, fagles, professor robert isbn. The result, the winner of the 1991 academy of american poets landon translation award, is a wonderfully accessible iliad that preserves. 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. 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.
Tolkien, and two abridged versions of i, claudius by robert graves. This set, translated by robert fagles, includes an abridged iliad on six audio cassettes nine hours accompanied by a nine page booklet. In this brilliant translation, robert fagles brings the vigor of contemporary language to homers 2,700yearold tale. Maria tucci perhaps the greatest poem of the western world, homers the iliad unfolds the story of fifty critical days near the end of the trojan war. Homer author derek jacobi narrator 2000 iliad and odyssey homer author stephanie l.
The odyssey is one of two epic poems that survived from ancient greece. The iliad, together with the odyssey, is one of two ancient greek epic poems traditionally attributed to homer. His translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and have become the standard translations of. At the age of six, derek made his acting debut, playing both lead roles in a local library production of the prince and the swineherd.
The iliad jacobi, derek, fagles, robert 9780453007740. 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 iliad by robert fagles derek jacobi abridged cassettes. Sir derek george jacobi, cbe is an english actor and film director. The iliad translated by robert fagles audio book on. An acclaimed stage actor, who has also appeared in many films, such as henry v, dead again, gladiator, gosford park, the golden compass, the kings speech and my week with marilyn. Set near the end of the trojan war, the story is less a battlefield drama than a grandscale, ancient soap opera in.
Derek jacobi audiobooks audiobook narrator download. Sir derek jacobi narrates the story of the feud between hector and. Lewis and two abridged versions of i, claudius by robert graves. The odyssey is literatures grandest evocation of every mans journey through life. Derek jacobi narrated audio books at simply audiobooks. Jul 09, 2014 the iliad, the opening of book i, translated by robert fagles. Sir derek jacobi has had a long and distinguished career. Enhanced with an introduction read by susan sarandon, this audio book edition of the iliad fully captures the epic nature of this story of an ancient tragedy. A timeless, powerful poem conveys the horror and the heroism of men and gods wrestling with towering emotions and battling amidst devastation and destruction, as the tale moves to its terrifying, tragic conclusion. Set during the trojan war, the tenyear siege of the city of troy ilium by a coalition of greek states, it tells of the battles and events during the weeks of a quarrel between king agamemnon and the warrior achilles. Sir derek jacobi narrates the story of the feud between hector and achilles. It is a stunning recording that captures all the characters in their own charming and mysterious ways. The odyssey audiobook homer, robert fagles translator.
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