The iliad audible audiobook unabridged charlton griffin narrator, homer author, richmond lattimore translator author. Jun 26, 2007 homers great epic the odysseyone of western literatures most enduring and important workstranslated by richmond lattimore. The odyssey of homer homer richmond lattimore a complete translation of the greek poem recounting the experience of odysseus during his return from the trojan war. The odyssey of homer ebook by richmond lattimore rakuten kobo.
Mar 17, 2009 homers great epic the odysseyone of western literatures most enduring and important workstranslated by richmond lattimore. Read the odyssey of homer by richmond lattimore for free with a 30 day free trial. The odyssey of homer by richmond lattimore books on. Translated by richmond lattimore, 1951 sing, goddess, of peleus son achilles anger, ruinous, that caused the greeks untold ordeals, consigned to hades countless valiant souls, heroes, and left their bodies prey for dogs or feast for vultures. The iliad and odyssey they form the bedrock of western literature and culture. 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.
Audiobook available for richmond lattimores translation. Foster, author of how to read literature like a professor, guides students through the first page of the odyssey of homer translated by richmond lattimore showing them how the. This pdf was scanned from the first impression of the 1962 illustrated edition with drawings by leonard baskin. The publication of a new translation by fagles is a literary event. Which translation of the iliad and the odyssey would you. An american poet and classicist, richmond lattimores translation of the odyssey is widely considered among the best available in the english language. When you join professor vandiver for this lecture series on the iliad, youll come to understand what has enthralled and gripped so many people.
As i shelterinplace, i figured id read some of the books ive been putting off for some time. This unabridged edition is a collaborative effort from librivox involving 16 narrators, and they all seem to have adequate sound quality and narrating ability. Written by homer, richmond lattimore translator, narrated by charlton griffin. 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. Johnstons list features translations of the iliad by thomas hobbes 1675, george chapman 1614, alexander pope 1720. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. 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. Griffin is good at modifying the pitch and tone of his voice to evoke the different genders and ages and moods and agendas of the various characters. Richard alexander lattimore here is the entire story of odysseus which is a great story of adventure, the first in european literature. The iliad of homer by homer translated by richmond lattimore and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The poem is commonly dated to between 800 and 600 bc.
His translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and have become the standard translations of our. Homers great epic the odysseyone of western literatures most enduring and important workstranslated by richmond lattimore. Apart from an overall introduction, jones gives shorter ones, of a sharp analytical cut, for each of the 24 chapters, as well as clarifying footnotes. Now, with this stunning modern verse translation, fagles has reintroduced virgils aeneid to a whole new generation, and completed the classical triptych at the heart of western. Lattimore harpercollins, 2007 from hist 1010 at columbia college.
Find the odyssey of homer by lattimore, richmond at biblio. Please give me the direct link to where i can buy it. 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. The odyssey of homer by richmond lattimore, 9780061244186, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The iliad audiobook homer, richmond lattimore translator. The odyssey of homer translated with an introduction by richmond lattimore to. Homers great epic the odyssey one of western literatures most enduring and important works translated by richmond lattimore.
May 26, 2019 the odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being the iliad, attributed to the poet homer. Ive read the odyssey a few months ago and ive just finished the. The iliad of homer by homer translated by richmond lattimore. And now, thanks to ian johnston of vancouver island university, you can find online numerous english translations of homers. Listening to charlton griffins reading of richmond lattimore s translation of the iliad was a wonderful experience. Homers great epic the odysseyone of western literatures most enduring and important workstranslated by richmond lattimore a classic for the ages, the. The odyssey audiobook by homer, emily wilson translator. Homers great epic the odyssey one of western literature s most enduring and important workstranslated by richmond lattimore a classic for the ages, the odyssey recounts odysseus journey home after the trojan warand the obstacles he faces along the way to reclaim his throne, kingdom, and family in ithaca. The chicago homer is a multilingual database that uses the search and display capabilities of electronic texts to make the distinctive features of early greek epic accessible to readers with and without greek.
The odyssey of homer kindle edition by lattimore, richmond. The odyssey of homer by richmond lattimore overdrive rakuten. Johnstons list features translations of the iliad by thomas hobbes. Foster, author of how to read literature like a professor, guides students through the first page of. 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.
The odyssey of homer by richmond lattimore overdrive. Lattimore, richmond translated with a new introduction and notes by richard martin. Odysseus survives a storm and shipwreck, the cave of the cyclops and the isle of circe, the lure of the sirens song and a trip to the underworld, only to find his most difficult challenge at home, where treacherous suitors seek to steal his. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. This unabridged edition is a collaborative effort from. The odyssey of homer ebook by homer,lattimore, richmond. In the myths and legends that are retold here, the energy and poetry of homers original is captured in a bold. Buy the odyssey of homer by professor richmond lattimore online at alibris. Audiobook available for richmond lattimore s translation of the odyssey. 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. This is homers epic chronicle of the greek hero odysseus triumph over troy and arduous journey home. It was recommended when i studied alevel classical civilisation and i loved the odyssey and iliad with a passion.
A classic for the ages, the odyssey recounts odysseus. The odyssey of homer by professor richmond lattimore alibris. It absolutely must be the richmond lattimore translation. Read the odyssey of homer online by richmond lattimore books. 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. This is an excellent companion to lattimore s translation of the odyssey. 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.
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Audiobook available for richmond lattimores translation of the odyssey. Audiobook available for richmond lattimores translation of. Apart from an overall introduction, jones gives shorter ones, of a sharp analytical cut, for each of the. Homers great epic the odysseyone of western literatures most enduring and important workstranslated by richmond lattimore a classic for the ages, the odyssey recounts odysseus journey home after the trojan warand the obstacles he faces along the way to reclaim his throne, kingdom, and family in ithaca. Read the odyssey of homer by homer, lattimore, richmond alexander, tr available from rakuten kobo. Aug 01, 2007 homers great epic the odysseyone of western literatures most enduring and important workstranslated by richmond lattimore.
Published by the university of chicago press, chicago 2011 isbn 10. His translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and have become the standard translations of our era. The odyssey of homer sound recording translated with an introduction by richmond lattimore. Foster, author of how to read literature like a professor, guides students through the first page of the odyssey of homer translated by richmond lattimore. 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. A classic for the ages, the odyssey recounts odysseus journey home after the trojan warand the obstacles he faces along the way to reclaim his throne, kingdom, and family in ithaca. The odyssey of homer, book by richmond lattimore paperback. The odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being the iliad, attributed to the poet homer. A companion to the translation of richmond lattimore. The odyssey by homer full audiobook best audiobooks.