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. It is read by a number of different volunteer narrators at librivox and the quality sounds pretty good for each of them. The iliad stands as the oldest work of european literature still in existence. Richmond lattimore is a fine translator of poetry because he has a poetic voice of his own, authentic and unmistakable and yet capable of remarkable range of modulation. For sixty years, thats how homer has begun the iliad in english, in richmond lattimores faithful translationthe gold standard for generations of students and. An american poet and classicist, richmond lattimores translation of the odyssey is widely considered among the best available in the english language. A commentary on the translation of richmond lattimore full audiobook self. Full text of aeschylusdavidgreneandrichmondlattimore. The iliad, together with the odyssey, is one of two ancient greek epic poems traditionally. The iliad and odyssey they form the bedrock of western literature and culture.
Robert fitzgerald, robert fagles, and richmond lattimore. The iliad of homer by richmond lattimore home facebook. Listen to audiobooks by richmond lattimore translator. Robert fitzgerald each new generation is bound to produce new translations. The iliad of homer translated by richmond lattimore and a. Griffin is good at modifying the pitch and tone of. Richmond lattimore american poet and translator britannica. The odyssey is literatures grandest evocation of every mans journey through life. Written by homer, richmond lattimore translator, narrated by charlton griffin.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Lattimores iliad is best for those who want to feel 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. The iliad audiobook homer, richmond lattimore translator. The feat is decisive that it is reasonable to foresee a century or so in which nobody will try again to put the iliad in english verse. Listening to charlton griffins reading of richmond lattimores translation of the iliad was a wonderful experience. The title of this book is the iliad of homer and it was written by homer, richmond lattimore translator, richard martin introduction.
A commentary on the translation of richmond lattimore full audiobook. Lattimores iliad is best for those who want to feel the epic from the loins up, its rush, its reprieves, and its overwhelming rage. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes. 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. As i shelterinplace, i figured id read some of the books ive been putting off for some time. Having read the richmond lattimore translation a couple of times first for study and years later for pure pleasure, i had hoped in vain for an audiobook of that. The odyssey of homer by richmond lattimore books on. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Author homer appears in the iliad of homer subjects achilles, mythological character. Richmond lattimores iliad and the university of chicago press. Isbn 0226469409 while nearly everyone may be familiar with parts of the story of. In the myths and legends that are retold here, the energy and poetry.
It was recommended when i studied alevel classical civilisation and i loved the odyssey and iliad with a passion. Written by homer, richmond lattimore translator, audiobook narrated by charlton griffin. Affectionatemethod5 submitted just now by affectionatemethod5. The iliad of homer by richmond lattimore goodreads. The iliad of homer by homer overdrive rakuten overdrive. Richmond lattimore was both a translator and poet and worked before postmodernism introduced interpretative. A newly updated edtion, including a new introduction and notes by richard martin, of the gold standard of translations for generations of students. Lattimore has done better with nobility, as well as with accuracy, than any other modern verse translator.
The iliad of homer translated with an introduction by. Read richmond lattimores translation for the epic scale and narrative of homers poem. Economist martins introduction surpasses all rivals. The iliad, together with the odyssey, is one of two ancient greek epic poems traditionally attributed to homer. The iliad of homer ebook by homer 9780226470382 rakuten kobo. Lattimore graduated from dartmouth in 1926 and from the university of oxford in.
Podcast for kids nfb radio 101 sermon podcast pauping off all steak no sizzle podcast church of the oranges daily chapel. Audience adult summary a new translation of homers iliad, with. His translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and have become the standard translations of our. Richmond lattimores translation of homers the iliad 1951 weighs in at 517 pages. Poet and classicist richmond lattimore first published passages from his verse translation of the iliad in the 1945 anthology war and the poet. Audiobooks written by richmond lattimore translator. It is also our very first novel, if we think of it in terms of romantic plot development, realistic characterizations, frequent change of scene, and heroic dramatic devices.
In 1946, lattimore sent an early version of book 1 to fred wieck. The iliad, by homer full audiobook homers iliad is the first great work of western literature. Which translation of the iliad and the odyssey would you. For sixty years, thats how homer has begun the iliad in english, in richmond lattimores faithful translationthe gold standard for. The audible version of his iliad translation is stunning to listen to. Publication date 1967 topics epic poetry, greek, odysseus greek mythology. And now, thanks to ian johnston of vancouver island university, you can find online numerous english translations of homers. Richmond lattimore, american poet and translator renowned for his disciplined yet poetic translations of greek classics. Charlton griffin, homer, richmond lattimore translator, audio connoisseur. Sing, goddess, the anger of peleus son achilleus and its devastation. 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. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Retells the events of the war between greece and the city of.
The poem is commonly dated to the 8th or 7th century bc, and many scholars believe it is the oldest extant work of literature in the greek language, making it the first work of european literature. The publication of a new translation by fagles is a literary event. A useful companion to the iliad providing context, scholarly analysis and explaining some the more obscure lines and references. 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. The odyssey of homer ebook written by richmond lattimore. Was much appreciated for a casual first time reader it is written with the. In addition, the chicago homer includes english and german translations, in particular lattimores iliad, james huddlestons odyssey, daryl hines translations of hesiod and the homeric hymns, and the. The iliad lattimore book one charlton griffin youtube. For sixty years, thats how homer has begun the iliad in english, in richmond lattimores faithful translationthe gold. Richmond alexander lattimore may 6, 1906 february 26, 1984 was an american poet and classicist known for his translations of the greek classics, especially his versions of the iliad and odyssey. Richmond lattimores introduction the iliad of homer richmond lattimores introduction to his translation of the iliad of homer appeared in editions published from 1951 to 2011.
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