The Iliad & The Odyssey
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The Iliad
Since it was first published more than forty years ago, Robert Fitzgerald's prizewinning translation of Homer's battle epic has become a classic in its own right: a standard against which all other versions of The Iliad are compared. This definitive translation of Homer's epic is timeless in its authority and always fresh in its vivid rendering of the preeminent war story of the Western world.
In keeping with the oral tradition of the time, Dan Stevens's extraordinary narration makes this epic tale come alive. The listener becomes totally immersed in the adventure and drama of the story - this is the way The Iliad was meant to be experienced.
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.
The Odyssey
Robert Fitzgerald's translation of The Odyssey has been the standard translation for more than three generations of students and poets. Macmillan Audio is delighted to publish the first ever audio edition of this classic work, the greatest of all epic poems. Fitzgerald's supple verse is ideally suited for audio, recounting the story of Odysseus' long journey back to his wife and home after the Trojan War. Homer's tale of love, adventure, food and drink, sensual pleasure, and mortal danger reaches the English-language listener in all its glory.
In keeping with the oral tradition of the time, Dan Stevens, whose many celebrated performances include Downton Abbey's Matthew Crawley, makes this epic tale come alive. The listener becomes totally immersed in the adventure and drama of the story - this is the way The Odyssey was meant to be experienced.
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.
https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781427251558
https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781427229427
- Book 1. Quarrel, Oath, and Promise (25.8Mb)
- Book 2. Assembly and Muster of Armies (35.4Mb)
- Book 3. Dueling for a Haunted Lady (18.4Mb)
- Book 4. A Bowshot Bringing War (21Mb)
- Book 5. A Hero Strives with Gods (31.6Mb)
- Book 6. Interludes in Field and City (19.9Mb)
- Book 7. A Combat and a Rampart (18.2Mb)
- Book 8. The Battle Swayed by Zeus (20.6Mb)
- Book 9. A Visit of Emissaries (26.8Mb)
- Book 10. Night in the Camp: A Foray (19.5Mb)
- Book 11. Prowess and Wounds of Akhaians (30.7Mb)
- Book 12. The Rampart Breached (16Mb)
- Book 13. Assault on the Ships (29.2Mb)
- Book 14. Beguilement on Mount Ida (18.7Mb)
- Book 15. The Lord of Storm (26.2Mb)
- Book 16. A Ship Fired, a Tide Turned (31.4Mb)
- Book 17. Contending for a Soldier Falien (27Mb)
- Book 18. The Immortal Shield (22.9Mb)
- Book 19. The Avenger Fasts and Arms (15Mb)
- Book 20. The Ranging of Powers (18Mb)
- Book 21. The Clash of Man and River (22Mb)
- Book 22. Desolation Before Troy (19.4Mb)
- Book 23. A Friend Consigned to Death (31.6Mb)
- Book 24. A Grace Given in Sorrow (30.4Mb)
- Excerpt from The Iliad in Ancient Greek (3.4Mb)
- Book 1. A Goddess Intervenes (16.8Mb)
- Book 2. A Hero's Son Awakens (14.9Mb)
- Book 3. The Lord of the Western Approaches (17.5Mb)
- Book 4. The Red-Haired King and His Lady (27.6Mb)
- Book 5. Sweet Nymph and Open Sea (16.3Mb)
- Book 6. The Princess at the River (10.8Mb)
- Book 7. Gardens and Firelight (11.7Mb)
- Book 8. The Songs of the Harper (19.5Mb)
- Book 9. New Coasts and Poseidon's Son (19.8Mb)
- Book 10. The Grace of the Witch (20.3Mb)
- Book 11. A Gathering of Shades (24.4Mb)
- Book 12. Sea Perils and Defeat (17.5Mb)
- Book 13. One More Strange Island (17.2Mb)
- Book 14. Hospitality in the Forest (18.7Mb)
- Book 15. How They Came to Ithaka (19.1Mb)
- Book 16. Father and Son (16.6Mb)
- Book 17. The Beggar at the Manor (22.1Mb)
- Book 18. Blows and a Queen's Beauty (14.8Mb)
- Book 19. Recognitions and a Dream (20.8Mb)
- Book 20. Signs and a Vision (13.2Mb)
- Book 21. The Test of the Bow (14.3Mb)
- Book 22. Death in the Great Hall (16.4Mb)
- Book 23. The Trunk of the Olive Tree (12.8Mb)
- Book 24. Warriors, Farewell (19Mb)
- Excerpt from The Odyssey in Ancient Greek (2.5Mb)
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