The identity of the composer of the odyssey and the iliad is a matter of some speculation. The epic tale of odysseus and his tenyear journey home after the trojan war forms one of the earliest and greatest works of western. Rieu by homer, 9780140449112, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The odyssey book 1 lyrics the gods in councilminervas visit to ithacathe challenge from telemachus to the suitors tell me, o muse, of that ingenious hero who travelled far and wide after. 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. Epic poetry, greek translations into english subject. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. A nightmare, included in the great book for girls, published by oxford university press. If the iliad is the worlds greatest war epic, the odyssey is literatures grandest evocation of an. Book i 35k book ii 36k book iii 40k book iv 62k book v 39k book vi 31k book vii 31k book viii 46k book ix 46k book x 45k book xi 48k book. Covid19 ask a librarian due to the need to contain the spread of coronavirus covid19 the library building and reading rooms are closed to visitors until further notice. Oct 01, 2008 one of the great masterpieces of western literature, odyssey chronicles the many trials and adventures odysseus must pass through on his long journey home from the trojan wars.
Rieu, celebrated translator from latin and greek and editor of penguin classics from 19441964. The project gutenberg ebook of the odyssey, by homer this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the united states and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg. The odyssey, translated by rieu, was the first book ever published in the penguin classics series. 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.
Download this 24 book, 11 hour audio epic on mp3 from librivox. Rieu overview 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. The odyssey book 10 audio, book coverlarge the odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being the iliad, attributed to the poet homer. The ancient greek poet homer established the gold standard for heroic quests and sweeping journeys with his pair of classic epic poems, the iliad and the odyssey. Search the catalogue for collection items held by the national library of australia new search eresources user lists feedback help collection delivery times visitor update. A complete english translation with hyperlinked index and illustrations by theodoor van thulden dutch, 16061669 courtesy of the rijksmuseum. Rieu was born in london as the youngest child of the swiss orientalist charles pierre henri rieu 18201902, and his wife agnes, daughter of julius heinrich hisgen of utrecht. I will endure it, owning a heart within inured to suffering. This penguin classic is performed by george blagden, star of versailles and vikings.
The odyssey has been divided into the following sections. Homer was the first greek writer whose work survives. The odyssey is literatures grandest evocation of every mans journey through life. Anton lesser tells the story of odysseus while returning home to ithaca after the trojan war. For rieu himself, his poems were a sideline, aimed mainly at children. The odyssey audiobook homer, robert fagles translator. Buy the odyssey penguin audiobooks by jennings, alex, rieu, e. This unabridged edition is a collaborative effort from librivox involving 16 narrators, and they all seem to have adequate sound quality and narrating ability. Our originaltext editions include the following visual enhancements to foster a. The ancients believed it was a bard called homer, although they disagreed about biographical details. Librivox recording of the odyssey, by homer transl.
This readthrough was originally part of a live reading on. The odyssey preface to first edition t his translation is intended to supplement a work entitled the authoress of the odyssey, which i published in 1897. E v rieu was a celebrated translator from latin and greek, and editor of penguin classics from 194464. D c h rieu the epic tale of odysseus and his tenyear journey home after the trojan war forms one of the earliest and greatest works of western. 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. Homers the odyssey is an epic that has endured for thousands of years, and this penguin classics edition is translated by e. It about the greek hero odysseus known as ulysses in roman myths and his journey home after the fall of. Rieu penguin books harmondsworth, middlesex wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required.
Jun 04, 2010 im looking for the audiobook for the odyssey by homer, especially the one translated by e. His reliance on his wit and wiliness for survival in his encounters with divine and natural forces is at once the. 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. The odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being the iliad, attributed to the poet homer. In the myths and legends that are retold here, the energy and poetry of homers original is captured in a. D c h rieu 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. Nov 29, 2005 the odyssey is literatures grandest evocation of every mans journey through life. It was originally published in 1946 as penguins very first book. Homer was probably born around 725bc on the coast of asia minor, now the coast of turkey, but then really a part of greece. This poem mainly centers on the greek hero odysseus or ul.
The poem is, in part, a sequel to the iliad, and concerns the events that befall the greek hero. Odysseia is the second of the two epic poems attributed to the ancient greek poet homer the first being the iliad, and usually considered the second extant work of western. 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. Homer and other bards of the time could recite, or chant, long epic poems. I found some others translated by other people but am specifically looking that that version first. The odyssey audiobook by homer 9780241425565 rakuten kobo. 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. In fact the word odyssey in english itself has come to mean a long and eventful journey. The odyssey, by homer, full length audiobook youtube. See a complete list of the characters in the odyssey and indepth analyses of odysseus, telemachus, penelope, athena, calypso, and circe.
Listen to the odyssey penguin classics by homer available from rakuten kobo. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. In the myths and legends that are retold here, the energy and poetry of homers original is captured in a bold. Feb, 20 the odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being the iliad, attributed to the poet homer. Part 1 of a readthrough of emily wilsons translation of the odyssey by homer. Many cities of men he saw and learned their minds, many pains he suffered, heartsick on the open sea. 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 this audiobook is sure to delight both the classicist. The heroic and the antiheroic in classical greek civilization by gregory nagy. Return to aeaea leaving the river of ocean, and crossing the wide sea waves, we came again to the isle of aeaea, where eos the dawn has her house and dancing floor. Publication date 1946 topics literature collection millionbooks. I could not give the whole odyssey in that book without making it unwieldy, i therefore epitomised my translation, which was already completed and which i now publish in full. Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more.
He was one of a long line of bards, or poets, who worked in the oral tradition. The iliad is the oldest surviving work of western literature, but the identity or even the existence of homer himself is a complete mystery, with no reliable biographical information having survived. The golden compass hbo tiein edition small great things. Rieu initiated penguin classics with allen lane and his famous translation of the odyssey was the first book published in the series in 1947. With wit, integrity, and bravery, odysseus must escape the grip of. Rieu has 24 books on goodreads with 899428 ratings. The epic tale of odysseuss journey home one of the earliest and greatest works of western literature. The odyssey penguin classics audiobook by homer,dominic rieu. He would recite the odyssey from the original greek to his wife and children during the second world war in london while bombs dropped around.
Rieu overview the epic tale of odysseus and his tenyear journey home after the trojan war forms one of the earliest and greatest works of western. Trajectory presents classics of world literature with 21st century features. People who liked the odyssey also liked these free titles. Jan 30, 2003 buy the odyssey penguin classics rev ed by homer, rieu, dominic, jones, peter, rieu, e. D c h rieu the epic tale of odysseus and his tenyear journey home after the trojan war forms one. The epic tale of odysseus and his tenyear journey home after the trojan war forms one of. The internet classics archive the odyssey by homer. Rieu was a celebrated translator from latin and greek, and editor of penguin classics from 19441964. The odyssey is a magnificent epic tale that portrays the journey called life.
Crowded with characters, both human and nonhuman, and bursting with action, the epic tales detail the fabled trojan war and the adventures of odysseus as he struggles to return home. Rieu hard version read but my teacher said i could also read a childrens. 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. In the myths and legends that are retold here, the energy and poetry of. 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. Read an overview of the entire poem or a line by line summary and analysis. Rieu initiated penguin classics with allen lane and his famous translation of the odyssey was the first book.
I have spent quite a bit of time comparing versions of the odyssey, and out of all of them i settled on rieu s pioneering translation. The immortal life of henrietta lacks movie tiein edition jay kristoff and amie kaufman. The poem is commonly dated to between 800 and 600 bc. Confronted by natural and supernatural threats shipwrecks. It was updated a few years ago by rieus son and by peter jones, a classicist. The odyssey rendered into english prose for the use of those who cannot read the original note.
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