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. Book iii book iii but as the sun was rising from the fair sea into the firmament of heaven to shed light on mortals and immortals, they reached. Librivox recording of the odyssey, by homer transl. Download audiobooks narrated by ian mckellen to your device.
Mary and theodore cross have turned nan tucket into ithaca west with their. Every chapter in the audiobook is introduced by susan sarandon. Odysseus and his crew have seen many strange lands and have suffered many trials. Written by homer, robert fagles translator, narrated by ian mckellen. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Fagles chose to preserve the iambic pentameter form which, as ian mckellen presents it. Jun 04, 2010 im looking for the audiobook for the odyssey by homer, especially the one translated by e.
Click here to view currclick resources which could be used with 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. The odyssey written by homer performed by anton lesser on cd unabridged. Ian mckellen has 35 books on goodreads with 29517 ratings. He recently starred as gandalf in the lord of the rings trilogy and recieved an academy award nomination for his performance in the fellowship of the ring. The odyssey, by homer, butler tr read it now for free.
Litcharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in the odyssey, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. It was the ultimate adventure, with the waves and the water and the arrival on strange shores. 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 this audiobook is sure to delight both the classicist. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. The iliad, by homer full audiobook homers iliad is the first great work of western literature.
Sir ian mckellen is among the most highly acclaimed actors in the englishspeaking world. The odyssey audiobook by homer 9780786564781 rakuten kobo. The music podcast from two best buds think millennial artist spotlight. Listen to the odyssey by homer available from rakuten kobo. Homer a wandering king whos a warhero doomed to roam the earth by a vengeful god, a plethora of fantastic experiences, a wife battling the invasion of suitors who wish to replace her.
Rieu hard version read but my teacher said i could also read a childrens. 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. These three legendary plays, performed by some of the bestknown theatrical actors of the 20th century, are the perfect way to commemorate englands greatest dramatist. The odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being the iliad, attributed to the poet homer. Ian mckellen wikipedias ian mckellen as translated by.
The poet invokes the muse to help him tell the story of odysseus. Theres a box set on amazon that includes his translation of the odyssey, the illiad, and the aeneid. More than 2000 free ebooks to read or download in english for your computer, smartphone, ereader or tablet. A benefit performance of oscar wilde s great poem, introduced by neil dartlett and read by ian mckellen, stephen fry, neil tennant, bette bourne and others. Odyssey award for excellence in audiobook production. 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. Seriously, try the free sample at least and youll see what im talking about.
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. Homers masterpiece tells the story of odysseus, the ideal greek hero. For ten years he endures storms, shipwreck and seduction as he tries to find a way home to ithaca, contending with the wrath of poseidon but protected by pallas athena. With sir ian s mesmerizing reading, its almost as if you are there. 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. The language is just a bit modernized so the flow of the narration is awesome. His appearances on stage, on screen, and on television have been numerous. In fact, theres an audiobook on youtube of robert fagles translation narrated by sir ian mckellen he played gandalf in lotr. Three powerful radio productions from the bbc archives starring ian mckellen, ronald pickup and paul scofield and a host of celebrated acting talent. The odyssey written by homer performed by ian mckellen on. 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. 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. The most popular epic of western culture springs to life in allen mandelbaums magnificent translation. Free kindle, great author, check it here, you will be amazed, a bestseller, dark fantasy, a reverse story.
This nickname, given to him by stephen fry, had been circulating within the gay community since mckellen s knighthood was conferred. Straight from middle earth, sir ian mckellen gave what must be one of the best audio readings ever recorded. The odyssey written by homer performed by ian mckellen on cd. Im looking for the audiobook for the odyssey by homer, especially the one translated by e. Many were the men whose cities he saw and whose mind he learned, aye, and many the woes he suffered in his heart upon the sea, seeking to win his own life and the return of. People who liked the odyssey also liked these free titles. Unabridged recording by ian mckellen available from penguin audiobooks. The poem is commonly dated to between 800 and 600 bc. I found some others translated by other people but am specifically looking that that version first.
The odyssey is literatures grandest evocation of every mans journey through life. In 1994, at the closing ceremony of the gay games, he briefly took the stage to address the crowd, saying, im sir ian mckellen, but you can call me serena. Listen to homers epic the way it was told in his daythrough storytelling and listening. The odyssey by homer read free book online download ebook.
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, 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. Get our free newsletter and discover a world of audiobooks. 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 is there a big difference between different translations of the book. The odyssey by homer, translated by samuel butler my audio.
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. Homer begins by asking the muse, the goddess of poetry and. The odyssey by homer robert fagles trans read by ian mckellen. May 01, 2009 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The poem is, in part, a sequel to the iliad, and concerns the events that be. Im a bit late with my first post about the odyssey. The odyssey by homer, translated by samuel butler my.
There are audiobooks on audible for both the iliad and the odyssey. Homer a wandering king whos a warhero doomed to roam the earth by a vengeful god, a plethora of fantastic experiences, a wife battling the invasion of suitors who wish to replace her missing husband, a son in search of his father the odyssey is a rich tapestry of incredible experiences and unforgettable characters. In the myths and legends that are retold here, the energy and poetry of homers original is captured in a bold. 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 odyssey unabridged audiobook on cd 9781419347047 by homer. Odyssey award for excellence in audiobook production awards.
This is not a reflection on fagles translation or ian mckellen s narration which are both 5 stars. See the complete tales from the odyssey series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. 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 odyssey audiobook homer, robert fagles translator.
Sir ian mckellen gave what must be one of the best audio readings ever recorded. This unabridged edition is a collaborative effort from librivox involving 16 narrators, and they all seem to have adequate sound quality and narrating ability. Full text of the odyssey archa book internet archive. The odyssey by homer book 1 translated text 1 tell me, o muse, of the man of many devices, who wandered full many ways after he had sacked the sacred citadel of troy. Odysseus is wandering after the end of the trojan war. 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. 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.
Plus, youll get an additional audiobook per month after trial. Listen to the odyssey audiobook by homer, robert fagles translator, narrated by ian mckellen. Highly recommend the latter two if you liked the odyssey. Match the worldclass thespian with the iconic travel tale, and frank bures believes you get one of the best readings ever recorded. Ian mckellen, homer, robert fagles translator, penguin audio. Literature network homer the odyssey book iii book iii but as the sun was rising from the fair sea into the firmament of heaven to shed light on mortals and immortals, they reached pylos the city of neleus. So saying she bound on her glittering golden sandals, imperishable, with which she can fly like the wind over land or sea. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Homer begins by asking the muse, the goddess of poetry and music, to sing to him about odysseus and his travels. When the world is too much with us, which is an awful lot of the time and especially when were stuck in traffic, audiobooks are a great diversion.
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