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.

• The Iliad (The Fitzgerald Translation)

• By: Homer, RobeLiterature & Fictionrt Fitzgerald – translator
• 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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