For more than seventy years, penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the englishspeaking world. Listen to the odyssey penguin classics by homer available from rakuten kobo. D c h rieu the epic tale of odysseus and his tenyear journey home after the trojan war forms one of the earliest and greatest works of western literature. E v rieu was a celebrated translator from latin and greek, and editor of penguin classics from 194464. 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 treasuring for its sheer lyrical mastery. This penguin classics deluxe edition features french flaps and deckleedged paper. The odyssey penguin classics audiobook by homer,dominic rieu.
The nation fitzgeralds odyssey and iliad open up once more the unique greatness of homers art at the. These classic epics provided the basis for greek education and culture throughout the classical age and formed the backbone of humane education through the birth of the roman empire and the spread of christianity. Odysseus reliance on his wit and wiliness for survival in his. Part of penguins beautiful hardback clothbound classics series, designed by the awardwinning coralie bickfordsmith, these delectable and collectible editions. The odyssey by homer, part of the internet classics archive.
Part of penguins beautiful hardback clothbound classics series, designed by the awardwinning coralie bickfordsmith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high. The poem is, in part, a sequel to the iliad, and concerns the events that befall the greek hero. In the myths and legends that are retold here, renowned translator robert fagles has captured the energy and poetry of. Rieu was a celebrated translator from latin and greek, and editor of penguin classics from 19441964.
Odysseus reliance on his wit and wiliness for survival in his encounters with divine and natural forces, during his tenyear voyage home to ithaca after the trojan war, is at once the timeless human story and an individual test of moral endurance. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the odyssey. The nation fitzgeralds odyssey and iliad open up once more the unique greatness of homers art at the level above the formula. Librivox recording of the odyssey, by homer transl. In this audiobook recording, translated by samuel butler, realize again the. The identity of the composer of the odyssey and the iliad is a matter of some speculation. The penguin classic deluxe editions of the iliad, the odyssey, and the aeneid are collected here for the first time in a specially designed gift box. It was commonly thought that he lived on chios, an isl. Homer author, dominic rieu editor, peter jones introduction, e.
The site is quite slow to navigate and doesnt include an advanced search which allows you to seek just their audio titles. 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. Classics in audio series homer author john lescault narrator 2003 the iliad. This is an odyssey to delight both the classicist and the general reader, to captivate a new generation of homers students. The odyssey audiobook homer, robert fitzgerald translator.
Recently i reread it by listening to two different audiobook versions. H, rieu, comes with an introduction written by peter jones. Jan 30, 2003 the odyssey penguin classics penned by one of the ancient greek epic poets, homer is considered as a classic writer in western literature. Rieu, celebrated translator from latin and greek and editor of penguin classics from 19441964. The odyssey penguin classics penned by one of the ancient greek epic poets, homer is considered as a classic writer in western literature. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
Buy the odyssey penguin classics book online at low prices. Jan 30, 2003 the odyssey penguin classics paperback 30 jan 2003. Mar 15, 2018 for audiobook and ebook downloads, visit our new store. Their website allows you to browse their audiobooks by classics, fiction, and. 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. 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. Discover fifty audiobooks from the penguin classics collection read by some of the uk and irelands best acting talent from fleabags sian clifford tess of the durbervilles and andrew scott dubliners, to. The odyssey audiobook homer, alexander pope translator. In the myths and legends that are retold here, the energy and poetry of homers original is captured in a bold. Fitzgeralds 1961 translation read by dan stevens and robert fagles 1996 translation read by ian mckellan.
In this classic epic chronicle of the greek hero on his travels home from the trojan. Each volume contains a superb introduction by renowned. Part of penguins beautiful hardback clothbound classics series, designed by the awardwinning coralie bickfordsmith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in highquality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. Praise robert fitzgeralds translation is a masterpiece. The odyssey by homer 2005, cd, unabridged at the best online prices at ebay. Odysseus reliance on his wit and wiliness for survival in his encounters with divine and natural forces during his tenyear. E v rieu was a celebrated translator from latin and. This is not a reflection on fagles translation or ian mckellens narration which are both 5 stars.
If the iliad is the worlds greatest war epic, then the odyssey is literatures grandest evocation of everymans journey through life. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. For audiobook and ebook downloads, visit our new store. This unabridged edition is a collaborative effort from. It was updated a few years ago by rieus son and by peter jones, a classicist.
The odyssey penguin classics paperback 30 jan 2003. The odyssey is literatures grandest evocation of every mans journey through life. With more than 1,700 titles, penguin classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and. The odyssey audiobook by homer 9780241425565 rakuten kobo. About the odyssey part of penguins beautiful hardback clothbound classics series, designed by the awardwinning coralie bickfordsmith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in highquality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design.
Little is known about the ancient greek oral poet homer, the supposed 8th century bc author of the worldread iliad and his later masterpiece, the odyssey. Like the iliad, the odyssey is culturally, psychologically, and aesthetically fascinating, moving, and entertaining. The internet classics archive the odyssey by homer. 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. Take your favorite books with you on the go all collections 50% off. This penguin classic is performed by george blagden, star of. Discover fifty audiobooks from the penguin classics collection read by some of the uk and irelands best acting talent from fleabags sian clifford tess of the durbervilles and andrew scott dubliners, to game of thrones natalie dormer a room of ones own and star of homeland, david harewood the war of the worlds. D c h rieu the epic tale of odysseus and his tenyear journey home after the trojan war forms one of the earliest and greatest works of western. The poem is commonly dated to between 800 and 600 bc. For more than seventy years, penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the englishspeaking. Reading guides for penguin classics, including teachers guides and suggestions for starting reading groups. This unabridged edition is a collaborative effort from librivox involving 16 narrators, and they all seem to have adequate sound quality and narrating ability. Part of penguins beautiful hardback clothbound classics series, designed by the awardwinning coralie bickfordsmith, these delectable and. 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.
Their website allows you to browse their audiobooks by classics, fiction, and nonfiction. Each volume contains a superb introduction by renowned classicist bernard knox. 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 ancients believed it was a bard called homer, although they disagreed about biographical details. The odyssey penguin audio classics cdaudio northtown.
The odyssey penguin classics 9780140449112 by homer and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Penguin classics deluxe series homer author robert fagles. In the myths and legends that are retold here, renowned translator robert fagles has captured the energy and poetry of homers original in a bold, contemporary idiom and given us an edition of the odyssey to read aloud, to savor, and to treasure for its sheer lyrical mastery. The penguin classics edition of the odyssey, as translated by e. The odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being the iliad, attributed to the poet homer. The odyssey, translated by rieu, was the first book ever published in the penguin classics series. The odyssey penguin audio classics cdaudio northtown books. 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.
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