Rieus translation of the odyssey was the very first penguin classic to be published, and has itself achieved classic status. This edition of the odyssey has a revised translation made by rieus son, d c h rieu, in which the gods crucial influence is seen more clearly, as it was in the original greek. There would have been less controversy about the proper method of homeric translation, if critics bad recognised that the question is a purely relative one, that of homer there can be no final translation. Naxos audiobooks odyssey, the abridged anton lesser. The odyssey by homer complete unabridged audiobook classic. The identity of the composer of the odyssey and the iliad is a matter of some speculation. One of britains leading classical actors, anton lesser has worked extensively at the national theatre, and is an associate artist of the royal shakespeare company, where, over the years, he has played many of the principal roles, including romeo, troilus, petruchio and richard iii. Rieu edited with an introduction and notes by peter jones. With wit, integrity, and bravery, odysseus must escape the grip of. Librivox recording of the odyssey, by homer transl. Jun 04, 2010 im looking for the audiobook for the odyssey by homer, especially the one translated by e.
The odyssey translated by e v rieu by homer abebooks. The poem is, in part, a sequel to the iliad, and concerns the events that be. The odyssey is literatures grandest evocation of every mans journey through life. This unabridged edition is a collaborative effort from librivox involving 16 narrators, and they all seem to have adequate sound quality and narrating ability.
English translation of homers odyssey by butcher and lang. The odyssey audiobook by homer 9780241425565 rakuten kobo. I was struck by the story line and the pace of the narrative, like a b movie of the 1950s. This audiobook is sure to delight both the classicist and the general reader, and to captivate a new generation of homers students. Having become an anglican in 1947, rieu sat on the joint churches committee that oversaw the production of the new english bible 196170. Sep 16, 2014 in classical greece men called rhapsodes memorized and recited the iliad and the odyssey. The version youre more likely to find has been revised by his son, d. 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. Alexander pope early grew acquainted with former members of john drydens circle, notably william wycherley, william walsh, and henry cromwell. Homer the odyssey preferably the penguin translation by ev. The odyssey penguin audiobooks audio, cassette audiobook, august 31. The odyssey, homer e v rieu translated shop online for. I also enjoyed the lattimore translation of the iliad, i found it to be more accessible than the fagles translation although i only read a little of the. 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.
Rieu by homer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The odyssey translations the greatest literature of all time. He was one of a long line of bards, or poets, who worked in the oral tradition. Rieu himself also translated the iliad 1950, the voyage of argo 1959 by apollonius of rhodes, the four gospels 1952 and virgils pastoral poems 1949. Rieu was a celebrated translator from latin and greek, and editor of penguin classics from 19441964. The first english translation of the odyssey by a woman. Rieu has 24 books on goodreads with 899428 ratings. The poem is, in part, a sequel to the iliad, and concerns the events that befall the greek hero. E v rieu was a celebrated translator from latin and greek, and editor of penguin classics from 194464. For many readers, e v rieus prose translations of the odyssey and the iliad are established classics in their own right, rivalled only, in my opinion, by richmond lattimores renderings into verse. Though the stormy, vengeful god of the ocean is determined to keep him off course, odysseus is clever and has the brilliant goddess athena on his side. Rieu had an enormous hit with his easygoing translation of the odyssey into prose that launched penguins book line in 1946. The odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being the iliad, attributed to the poet homer.
A stunning penguin clothbound edition of homers great epic, in e. The odyssey by homer complete unabridged audiobook. The ancients believed it was a bard called homer, although they disagreed about biographical details. Best is pretty subjective, but i find richmond lattimore s translation of the iliad and the odyssey to be quite good. Feb, 20 the odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being the iliad, attributed to the poet homer. By 1705 his pastorals were in draft and were circulating among the. Homer and other bards of the time could recite, or chant, long epic poems.
The epic tale of odysseus and his tenyear journey home after the trojan war forms one of the earliest and. Homer was probably born around 725bc on the coast of asia minor, now the coast of turkey, but then really a part of greece. Also is there a big difference between different translations of the book. Translations are ordered chronologically by date of first publication, with first lines often provided to illustrate the style of the translation. This edition of the odyssey has a revised translation made by rieu s son, d c h rieu, in which the gods crucial influence is seen more clearly, as. Rieu penguin harmondsworth wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. For many readers, e v rieus prose translations of the odyssey and the iliad are established classics in their own right, rivalled only, in my opinion, by richmond. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Wall street journal robert fitzgeralds translation of the odyssey. My own rhapsode is the english actor dan stevens, whom fans of downton abbey will know as matthew crawley. Rieu, celebrated translator from latin and greek and editor of penguin classics from 19441964. The odyssey, translated by rieu, was the first book ever published in the penguin classics series. Rieu s acclaimed translation of the iliad was one of the first titles published in penguin classics, and now has classic status itself. The first version of homers groundbreaking work by a woman will change our understanding of it for ever.
Rieu, oxfam, homer, books, poetry drama criticism cookies on oxfam we use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on our website. 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. For many readers, e v rieu s prose translations of the odyssey and the iliad are established classics in their own right, rivalled only, in my opinion, by richmond lattimores renderings into verse. The poem is commonly dated to between 800 and 600 bc. Macmillan audio is delighted to publish the first ever audio edition of this classic work, the greatest of all epic poems. Homer was the first greek writer whose work survives. I found some others translated by other people but am specifically looking that that version first. The iliad is the first and the greatest literary achievement of greek civilization an epic poem without rival in the literature of the world, and the cornerstone of western culture. Homer the odyssey preferably the penguin translation by ev rieu 1991 also from cla 2000 at wayne state university. Robert fitzgeralds translation of the odyssey has been the standard translation for more than three generations of students and poets. Translated by samuel butler 18351902 complete unabridged audiobook fab audio books the odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being the.
Rieu hard version read but my teacher said i could also read a childrens. This is a list of english translations of the main works attributed to homer, the iliad and odyssey. Jan 30, 2003 buy the odyssey penguin classics rev ed by homer, rieu, dominic, jones, peter, rieu, e. Translated by samuel butler 18351902 complete unabridged audiobook fab audio books the odyssey is one of the two. Rieu by homer, 9780140449112, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Jan 30, 2003 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. 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. The poem of odysseuss epic journey was composed in about the 8th century b.
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