A must for school and community library audiobook collections, this parmenides audio. Homer 9 th or 8 th century bc is the presumed author of the iliad and the odyssey, the two greatest epic poems of ancient greece. I think lattimore was a more strictly literal translation, with more attention paid to maintaining the meter of the poem from the original greek. The richmond lattimore translation is available on audible, read by charlton. His translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and have become the standard translations of our. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The iliad, together with the odyssey, is one of two ancient greek epic poems traditionally. This longawaited new edition of lattimores iliad is designed to bring the book. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. An iliad for the twentyfirst century, this magnificent new translation by stephen mitchell sets the highest standards for beauty, accuracy, and aliveness. Richmond lattimores iliad of homer which the university of chicago press recently reissued with a new introduction by richard. The iliad lattimore book one charlton griffin youtube.
An american poet and classicist, richmond lattimores translation of the odyssey is widely considered among the best available in the english language. 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. The iliad is purportedly written by the blind poet homer some time during the eighth century bc. Lattimores translation was recommended in the book who killed homer. The first time the book arrived there were about 15 pages ripped in half, luckily because this is amazon i was able to get a free replacement pretty quickly. George guidall when paris of troy fell in love with helen of sparta and took her to his homeland, the princes of greece launched a fleet of a. Sing, goddess, the anger of peleus son achilleus and its devastation. Theyre now added to our list of free audio books, and we have. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for. The iliad audiobook homer, richmond lattimore translator. The odyssey is the greatest adventure story ever written, and one of the great epic masterpieces of western literature for almost 3,000 years, it has been a storehouse of ancient greek folklore and myth. Written by homer, richmond lattimore translator, narrated by charlton griffin. Two generations ago, richmond lattimores iliad of homer which.
The iliad and odyssey they form the bedrock of western literature and culture. Lattimore is alert to homers effects, particularly his play with consonant sounds. The iliad, together with the odyssey, is one of two ancient greek epic poems traditionally attributed to homer. Although the story covers only a few weeks in the final year of the war, the iliad mentions or alludes to many of the greek legends about the. In conclusion, i thoroughly savored this audio version of the iliad, often smiling with appreciation for homers story, lattimore s translation, and griffins reading.
And now, thanks to ian johnston of vancouver island university, you can find online numerous english translations of homers. Project gutenberg has several editions of this ebook. Buy the iliad of homer by homer, richard p martin, richard lattimore isbn. The power and the beauty of the iliad resound again. It is read by a number of different volunteer narrators at librivox and the quality sounds pretty good for each of them. The iliad, by homer full audiobook homers iliad is the first great work of western literature. The iliad is one of the most enduring creations of western civilization and was originally written to be recited or chanted to the accompaniment of various instruments. For sixty years, thats how homer has begun the iliad in english, in richmond lattimores faithful translationthe gold standard for generations of students and general readers. Listening to charlton griffins reading of richmond lattimore s translation of the iliad was a wonderful experience. The publication of a new translation by fagles is a literary event.
Martin from stanford university 3 hours book 1 start. I did a lot of research before buying the iliad and pondered over buying robert fagles translation, stephen mitchells, alexander popes and finally richmond lattimore s version. Sadly, the audiobook of lattimores iliad seems to be abridged, according to one. Book fifteen, selections from lines 696745 book sixteen, selections from lines 1857 book eighteen, selections from lines 1616. Its supreme importance in greek literature slowly permeated to the rest of the western. The iliad audiobook by homer, richmond lattimore translator. With her virtuoso translation, classicist and bestselling author caroline alexander brings to life homers timeless epic of the trojan war. The odyssey is the greatest adventure story ever written, and one of the great epic masterpieces of western literature for almost 3,000 years, it has been a storehouse of ancient greek. Peter green, the new republic the feat is decisive that it is reasonable to. Lattimores is closest to the original greek, and for undergraduate work can substitute for the original well enough.
Im a kindle fanatic, but i go for quality rather than volume, and today im kicking off my selection of the greek and latin classics. The other two big translations are lombardo and lattimore, which is already linked. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Which version of the iliad by homer is the best on audible. And now, thanks to ian johnston of vancouver island university, you can find online numerous english translations of homers great epic poems, including some by major literary heavyweights. Written by homer, richmond lattimore translator, audiobook narrated by charlton griffin. Lattimore s is closest to the original greek, and for undergraduate work can substitute for the original well enough. Overall the quality of the book is good if you ignore. Murray 1 the wrath sing, goddess, of peleus son, achilles, that destructive wrath which brought countless woes upon the achaeans, and sent forth to hades. There is the fagles translation, in modern free verse, is wonderful to read aloud.
The structure of this translation reminds the reader that the iliad. The iliad audiobook by homer, read by alfred molina. Download m4b 0112 220mb download m4b 24 2mb download cover art download cd case insert. The american book collector perhaps closer to homer in every way than any other version made in english. A commentary on the translation of richmond lattimore read online.