Jacobi is a great actor, but he tends to overact when reading the iliad by, for instance, stretching long vowels, and his audiobook is an abridgement. The result, the winner of the 1991 academy of american poets landon translation award, is a wonderfully accessible iliad that preserves. The iliad audiobook homer, robert fagles translator. Composed in twentyfour books of greek hexameter poetry, it. The iliad by homer robert fagles trans read by derek. Narrative verse being an extinct genre in english, it might seem better to translate such a work into prose, and very fine prose versions exist. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. The audio is read by sir derek jacobi and is a collection of 16 poems that contain an assortment of bestiary verse and fairy tale rhyme. Derek jacobi narrated audio books at simply audiobooks.
The odyssey is worlds oldest adventure story, filled with gods and monsters, shipwrecks and sorceresses. In 2001, he provided the voice of duke theseus in the childrens midsummer nights dream film. Set during the trojan war, the tenyear siege of the city of troy ilium by a coalition of greek states, it tells of the battles and events during the weeks of a quarrel between king agamemnon and the warrior achilles. Nevertheless, a poetic version has its appeal, and this is one of the best. Derek jacobi, perhaps best known for his performance in the title role of the celebrated masterpiece theatre presentation of i, claudius, brings the rich and powerful poetry vibrantly to life. The iliad jacobi, derek, fagles, robert 9780453007740. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Derek jacobi, maria tucci, homer, robert fagles translator, penguin audio. The iliad written by homer performed by derek jacobi on cassette abridged zoom. The iliad audiobook by homer, robert fagles translator. The odyssey audiobook homer, robert fagles translator. He has also appeared on television and in film, including henry v, gladiator, and the kings speech.
In this brilliant translation, robert fagles brings the vigor of contemporary language to homers 2,700yearold tale. Showing results by narrator derek jacobi in all categories. The iliad release by homer read by sir derek jacobi see all versions. Derek jacobi s performance of the poem is fine, though not much more than that. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The odyssey is literatures grandest evocation of every mans journey through life. Sir derek jacobi narrates the story of the feud between hector and achilles. If you like 1 month unlimited audiobook listening 12. The iliad, by homer full audiobook homers iliad is the first great work of western literature. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. With a commanding stage presence, jacobi has had a hugely successful stage and screen career, which includes his appearance in productions such as hamlet and oedipus the king.
Download audiobooks narrated by derek jacobi to your device. 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 and treasuring for its sheer lyrical mastery. The adventures of tom bombadil is a collection of poetry written by j. The result is a wonderfully accessible iliad that preserves every nuance of homers genius. Livre audio the iliad homer, robert fagles translator. Release the iliad by homer read by sir derek jacobi. Odyssey of homer book ix cicones audio derek jacobi. When i bought the audible version i was a little anxious that derek jacobi wouldnt match the voices id heard in my head all those years ago.
In this brilliant translation, robert fagles brings the vigor of contemporary language to homers 2,700yearold story of the trojan war. Homer, derek jacobi, robert fagles translator, maria tucci, penguin audiobooks. Robert fagless vigorous, celebrated translation of the iliad receives a lively and engaging reading from renowned actor derek jacobi in this abridged production of homers classic. This great epic poem, attributed to homer, deals also with the anger of the hero, achilles, who has been slighted by the great general, agamemnon.
Though stevens speeds up in the heat of the moment, he reads with perfect clarity, intelligence, and passion. Derek jacobi sir derek jacobi cbe jacobi onstage performing a voyage round my father at wyndhams theatre, london december 2006. Tolkien, and two abridged versions of i, claudius by robert graves. He is a founding member of the royal national theatre, and a twotime lawrence olivier award winner. Born derek george jacobi 19381022 22 october 1938 age 78 leytonstone, london, england nationality british alma mater st. Homers the odyssey, excerpt of book ix, as translated by allen mandelbaum. Details about the iliad by robert fagles derek jacobi abridged cassettes w booklet. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The iliad written by homer performed by derek jacobi on. I read the book when i was a teenager and loved every word. Set near the end of the trojan war, the story is less a battlefield drama than a grandscale, ancient soap opera in. Twice awarded the laurence olivier award, a primetime emmy award and a tony award, derek jacobi now narrates the audio version of charles dickens martin chuzzlewit. Buy the iliad abridged edition by homer, knox, professor bernard, jacobi, derek, fagles, professor robert isbn.
Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Classics on cassette homer the iliad, read by derek jacobi. Jacobi has narrated audio book versions of the iliad, the voyage of the dawn treader by c. Written by homer, robert fagles translator, audiobook narrated by derek jacobi, maria tucci. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
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