Robert fitzgeralds translation of homers odyssey is the best and bestloved modern translation of the greatest of all epic poems. The odyssey audiobook cd columbus metropolitan library. Robert fitzgerald s translation of homers odyssey is the best and bestloved modern translation of the greatest of all epic poems. The odyssey is literatures grandest evocation of every mans journey through life. The fitzgerald translation is what im listening to right now and really enjoying it. The classic translation of the odyssey, now in an unabridged audio edition. Robert fitzgerald s translation of homers odyssey is the best and best loved modern translation of the greatest of all epic poems. But one whose heart and ways are kind of him strangers will bear report to the whole wide world, and distant men will praise him. The odyssey is a great story, i only wish i could read it in the original greek, but as i cant and i am far too old to learn now, i sought advice on which translate to buy. The odyssey downloadable audiobook king county library.
Robert fitzgerald translation prentice hall lit book grace bollman. The odyssey the fitzgerald translation downloadable audiobook. Macmillan audio is delighted to publish the first ever audio edition. The odyssey by homer, translated by robert fitzgerald audiobook excerpt. Fitzgerald used transliterations of many of the names that are closer to the greek but are oddlooking or sounding to many people.
Macmillan audio is delighted to publish the first ever audio edition of this classic work, the greatest of all epic poems. Librivox recording of the odyssey, by homer transl. 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. Which version of the iliad by homer is the best on audible. 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 translation does make all the difference, and there are so many out there, a number very good, that it is difficult to decide which to buy. In the myths and legends that are retold here, the energy and poetry of homers original is captured in a bold.
In his hands, and with the sturdy foundation of fitzgerald s translation, the homeric heroes in this audiobook live. Hes been performing the robert fitzgerald translation, and no hellene could do it better. Fitzgerald s 1961 translation read by dan stevens and robert fagles 1996 translation. The odyssey by homer, translated by robert fitzgerald. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile. My own rhapsode is the english actor dan stevens, whom fans of downton abbey will know as matthew crawley. The odyssey audiobook homer, robert fagles translator. Athena advises telentaclnis homer opens with an invocation, or prayer, asking the muse9 to help him sing his. The odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being the iliad, attributed to the poet homer. I wrote this before the publication of emily wilsons translation of the odyssey. Listen to the odyssey the fitzgerald translation by homer available from rakuten kobo.
Odyssey book 9 part 1 fitzgerald excerpts duration. Since 1961, this odyssey has sold more than two million copies, and it is the standard translation for three generations of students and poets. The odyssey audiobook by homer, read by dan stevens. 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. The fitzgerald translation by robert fitzgerald and homer and d. Mar 12, 2020 the classic translation of the odyssey, now in a noonday paperback.
The odyssey audiobook by homer, robert fagles translator. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the odyssey. The odyssey book 9 translated by robert fitzgerald audiobook. The odyssey by homer, translated by robert fitzgerald audiobook. 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. Macmillan audio is delighted to publish the first ever audio edition of this classic work.
I dont know enough latin to be an independent judge of the translation, but experts prove that this is a fantastic translation right into contemporary english. You know what the ancients said growing up, i heard this phrase more times than i can count. The poem is commonly dated to between 800 and 600 bc. Fitzgerald s supple verse is ideally suited for audio. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Plus, youll get an additional audiobook per month after trial. Sep 16, 2016 though i did eventually choose to stick with fagles on my nook, my paperback copy of fitzgerald was beach friendly. Sep 16, 2014 hes been performing the robert fitzgerald translation, and no hellene could do it better. The nation fitzgeralds odyssey and iliad open up once more the unique greatness of homers art at the level above the formula. This unabridged edition is a collaborative effort from librivox involving 16 narrators, and they all seem to have adequate sound quality and narrating ability. Recently i reread it by listening to two different audiobook versions. The classic translation of the odyssey, now in paperback. In classical greece men called rhapsodes memorized and recited the iliad and the odyssey.
Robert fitzgeralds translation of the odyssey has been the standard. The odyssey audiobook homer, robert fitzgerald translator. Thankfully, prior to his current death, fagles also translated virgils aeneid. In his hands, and with the sturdy foundation of fitzgeralds translation, the homeric heroes in this audiobook live. Since 1961, this odyssey has sold more than two million copies, and it is the standard translation.
Fitzgeralds supple verse is ideally suited for audio. The hard man and his cruelties will be cursed behind his back and mocked in death. Robert fitzgeralds translation of the odyssey has been the standard translation for more than three generations of students and poets. 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. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Praise robert fitzgeralds translation is a masterpiece.
The tenyear war waged by the greeks against troy, culminating in the overthrow. This is the complete collection of my previous videos. I wasnt really accustomed to the aeneid, but this translation brings it active. Translated by robert fitzgerald salamanca high school. Then discovered that he had his own audio book version. Robert fitzgerald translation prentice hall lit book. Robert fitzgerald s translation of the odyssey has been the standard translation for more than three generations of students and poets.
The odyssey audiobook part i no background music youtube. It would be a disaster, monet and cost no justification the kindle cost is a giveaway. The odyssey audiobook by homer 9781427229434 rakuten kobo. 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. For those not aware of the rhyme, the aeneid is the flip side of the iliad and the odyssey. The odyssey audiobook translated by robert fitzgerald book. Macmillan audio is delighted to publish the first ever audio. Carneross overview since 1961, this odyssey has sold more than two million copies and is the standard translation for. Robert fitzgerald s translation of homers odyssey is the best and bestloved modem translation of the greatest of all epic poems. In answer to your question, i read large excerpts of the odyssey in high school but do hope one day to feel inspired to read the entire work, and was enthralled by the language in fitzgerald s translation. The odyssey audiobook by homer 9781427229434 rakuten. The fitzgerald translation audiobook written by homer. Fitzgerald s 1961 translation read by dan stevens and robert fagles 1996 translation read by ian mckellan. Since 1961, this odyssey has sold more than two million copies, and it is the standard translation for three generations of students and.