The Iliad (The Fitzgerald Translation) – Audiobook Online
“The Iliad” is an epic poem by Homer that tells the story of the Trojan War. It follows the hero Achilles as he fights for the Greeks against the Trojans, and his struggle with pride and anger. The poem also includes many other characters, including Hector, the Trojan prince; Agamemnon, the leader of the Greek forces; and the gods, who intervene in the war and influence human events. Ultimately, the poem explores themes of honor, glory, revenge, and the complexity of human relationships and emotions. Fitzgerald’s translation is widely regarded as one of the best English versions of the poem.
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The Iliad (The Fitzgerald Translation)
- Narrated by: Dan Stevens
Since it was first published more than forty years ago, Robert Fitzgerald’s award-winning translation of Homer’s battle epic has become a classic in its own right: a standard by which all things are compared. other versions of the Iliad. This definitive translation of Homer’s epic is timeless and fresh in its vivid expression of the preeminent war story of the Western world.
In keeping with the oral tradition of the time, Dan Stevens’ extraordinary narration brings this epic story to life. Listeners are completely immersed in the adventure and drama of the story – this is how The Iliad wants to be experienced.
The program also includes a portion of a poem read in Ancient Greek so that listeners can experience the lyricism and music of the original language.
The Iliad is mostly dialogue, and it’s in the back-and-forth speeches that Stevens really shines. His Homeric heroes aren’t just statements, and their keynotes aren’t just sequels to the story in other ways. Stevens brings them passion and excitement. They represent anger and sadness, helplessness and despair, joy and excitement, and excessive pride. In his hands, and with a solid foundation in Fitzgerald’s translation, the Homeric heroes of this audiobook.
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- 01. welcome 8
- 02. Book 01 - Quarrel, Oath, and Promise 2247.57
- 03. Book 02 - Assembly and Muster of Armies 3082.42
- 04. Book 03 - Dueling for a Haunted Lady 1602.75
- 05. Book 04 - A Bowshot Bringing War 1824.24
- 06. Book 05 - A Hero Strives with Gods 2752.62
- 07. Book 06 - Interludes in Field and City 1731.55
- 08. Book 07 - A Combat and a Rampart 1578.67
- 09. Book 08 - The Battle Swayed by Zeus 1791.32
- 10. Book 09 - A Visit of Emissaries 2331.69
- 11. Book 10 - Night in the Camp A Foray 1697.22
- 12. Book 11 - Prowess and Wounds of Akhaians 2672.68
- 13. Book 12 - The Rampart Breached 1393.18
- 14. Book 13 - Assault on the Ships 2540.64
- 15. Book 14 - Beguilement on Mount Ida 1627.05
- 16. Book 15 - The Lord of Storm 2278.71
- 17. Book 16 - A Ship Fired, a Tide Turned 2733.18
- 18. Book 17 - Contending for a Soldier Falien 2349.67
- 19. Book 18 - The Immortal Shield 1989.19
- 20. Book 19 - The Avenger Fasts and Arms 1302.11
- 21. Book 20 - The Ranging of Powers 1562.99
- 22. Book 21 - The Clash of Man and River 1915.36
- 23. Book 22 - Desolation Before Troy 1683.79
- 24. Book 23 - A Friend Consigned to Death 2750.37
- 25. Book 24 - A Grace Given in Sorrow 2647.44
- 26. Excerpt from The Iliad in Ancient Greek 290.494
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