Homer was the first greek writer whose work survives. His translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and have become the standard translations of our era. Perhaps the greatest poem of the western world, the iliad tells the story of fifty critical days towards the end of the trojan. Antigone by sophocles translated by robert fagles 1985. The three theban plays, antigone, oedipus the king and oedipus at colonus. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The iliad is an epic poem in dactylic hexameters, traditionally attributed to homer. I feel like this book is difficult to rate, because, being a classic, it has its own kind of sphere which its not up to me or any other reader to decide if its good or not, because its already. Vocabulary from book i of robert fagles translation of the iliad. The centuries old epic about the wrath of achilles is rendered into modern english verse by a renowned translator and accompanied by an introduction that reassesses the identity of homer. It was commonly thought that he lived on chios, an isl.
Aug 17, 2006 combining the skills of a poet and scholar, robert fagles brings the energy of contemporary language to this enduring heroic epic. Antigone, oedipus the king, oedipus at colonus paperback. The play expands on the theban legend of oedipus that predates it, dealing with antigones burial of her brother polyneices in defiance of the law. Robert fagles my own flesh and blooddear sister, dear ismene highlights the physicality of the kinship antigone asserts with ismene at the price of abandoning the greek.
Composed in twentyfour books of greek hexameter poetry. The iliad audiobook homer, robert fagles translator audible. Robert fagles was awarded the penralph manheim medal for translation and a 1996. The iliad, together with the odyssey, is one of two ancient greek epic poems traditionally attributed to homer. Gripping listeners and readers for more than 2,700 years, the iliad is the story of the trojan war and the rage of achilles. An account, in the form of an epic poem written in dactylic hexameter, long thought to be pure greek mythology, of a bronzeage conflict between the greeks of sparta, and those of troy, in phrygia, in modern times, northwestern anatolia, turkey. One of britains leading classical actors, anton lesser has worked extensively at the national theatre, and is an associate artist of the royal shakespeare company, where, over the years, he has played many of the principal roles, including romeo, troilus, petruchio and richard iii. The iliad translated by robert fagle introduction and notes by bernard knox. Mar 26, 2008 fagles was born in philadelphia, pennsylvania, the son of charles fagles, a lawyer, and vera voynow fagles, an architect. Eliot, homers epic poem the iliad is translated by robert fagles with. Homers odyssey and sophocles oedipus rex and antigone helped a great deal.
He attended amherst college, graduating in 1955 with a bachelor of arts degree. Fagles was 14, an event that he later said made him particularly susceptible to the persistent father. Click here antigone and the iliad how homers iliad demonstrates the cultural ideas prevalent in antigone burial anxiety, issues with authority, divine right of kings. Set during the trojan war, the tenyear siege of the city of troy ilium by a. Translator robert fagles traces the logic antigone uses to the histories of herodotus, in a story of a persian woman who saves her brother rather than her husband or children. The iliad, the opening of book i, translated by robert fagles. Its where your interests connect you with your people. 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. Marks 19 professor of comparative literature, emeritus, at.
I listened to the audio book read by british actor dan stevens and it was quite. Listen to the iliad audiobook by homer, robert fagles translator, narrated by derek jacobi, maria tucci. The iliad is an ancient greek epic poem in dactylic hexameter, traditionally attributed to homer. He was one of a long line of bards, or poets, who worked in the. Robert fagles my own flesh and blooddear sister, dear ismene highlights the physicality of the kinship antigone asserts with ismene at the price of. Full audiobook reading of antigone by sophocles book 3 of sophocless theban plays trilogy. The ancients believed it was a bard called homer, although they disagreed about biographical details. He maintains the drive and metric music of homers poetry, and evokes the impact and nuance of the iliads mesmerizing repeated phrases in what peter levi calls an astonishing performance.
The iliad fagles translation by homer in djvu, fb3, rtf download e book. Set in the trojan war, the tenyear siege of 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. A work of tremendous influence that has inspired writers from his ancient greek contemporaries to modernist writers such as t. Homer 8th century bc, greek epic poet to whom are attributed both the iliad and the odyssey. The heroic greek dramas that have moved theatergoers and readers since the fifth century b. Aug, 2014 full audiobook reading of antigone by sophocles book 3 of sophocless theban plays trilogy. Fagles was born in philadelphia, pennsylvania, the son of charles fagles, a lawyer, and vera voynow fagles, an architect. Translated by robert fagles from antigone, a tragedy written just before or in 441 bc by sophocles. He maintains the drive and metric music of homers poetry, and evokes the impact and nuance of the iliad s mesmerizing repeated phrases in what peter levi calls an astonishing performance. An account, in the form of an epic poem written in dactylic hexameter, long thought to be pure greek mythology, of a bronzeage conflict between the greeks of sparta, and those of troy, in. The play expands on the theban legend of oedipus that. Dramatic reading of homers the iliad translated by robert fagles. It is chronologically the third of the three theban plays but was written first.
Fagles was 14, an event that he later said made him particularly susceptible to the persistent. Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. Homers illiad translated by robert fagles scholarspapers. He maintains the drive and metric music of homers poetry, and evokes the impact and nuance of the iliad s mesmerising repeated phrases in what peter levi calls an astonishing performance. Antigone an english version by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald person represented antigone ismene eurydice creon haimon teiresias a sentry a messenger chorus scene. The identity of the composer of the odyssey and the iliad is a matter of some speculation. The story begins when paris, son of priam, king of troy, carries off the beautiful helen, thereby precipitating the bitter trojan war. The only surviving trilogy in greek drama surviving from antiquity, aeschylus follows the tale of the royal family of argos.
This particular edition was rendered by robert fagles, perhaps the best translator of the greek classics into english. The iliad by robert fagles and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Antigone by sophocles translated by robert fagles 1985 duration. The iliad audiobook by homer, robert fagles translator. Buy the iliad penguin classics new ed by homer, knox, bernard, knox, bernard, fagles, robert isbn. Nov 19, 2008 robert fagles translation of the iliad is undoubtedly one of the very best. Explore books by robert fagles with our selection at. Antigone is a famous greek tragedy attributed to the ancient playwright sophocles at around 440 bce.
Ismene, my dear sister whose father was my father grene stresses the notion of the sisters. He was the recipient of the 1997 penralph manheim medal for translation and a 1996 award in literature from the american academy of arts and letters. The poem is commonly dated to the 8th or 7th century bc, and many scholars believe it is the. Combining the skills of a poet and scholar, robert fagles brings the energy of contemporary language to this enduring. The iliad, by homer full audiobook homers iliad is the first great work of western literature. Mar 29, 2008 robert fagles was born in philadelphia on sept. Naxos audiobooks iliad, the unabridged anton lesser. Tips in getting through book ii in homers iliad duration. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Marks 19 professor of comparative literature, emeritus, at princeton university. However, unlike some translations, fagles work reads like an adventure with rhythm and movement, once you pick up on the rhythm. September 11, 1933 march 26, 2008 was an american professor, poet, and academic, best known for his many translations of ancient greek and roman classics, especially. Athena and apollo encourage hector and ajax to fight. Combining the skills of a poet and scholar, robert fagles brings the energy of contemporary language to this enduring heroic epic.
Antigone audio recording from a bbc production, starring patrick stewart as creon. In this brilliant translation, robert fagles brings the vigor of contemporary language to homers 2,700yearold tale. The huge themes godlike, yet utterly human of savagery and calculation, of destiny defied, of triumph and grief compel our own. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Robert fagles translation of the iliad is undoubtedly one of the very best. By sophocles citystate of athens, presentday greece translated from the greek by robert fagles characters antigone daughter of oedipus and jocasta ismene sister of antigone a chorus of old theban citizens and their leader creon king of thebes, uncle of antigone and ismene a sentry haemon son of creon and eurydice. Antigone, oedipus the king, oedipus at colonus penguin classics by sophocles, bernard knox, et al. A reading of robert fagles translation of homers epic poem, the iliad. Download m4b 0112 220mb download m4b 24 2mb download cover art download cd case insert. September 11, 1933 march 26, 2008 was an american professor, poet, and academic, best known for his many translations of ancient greek and roman classics, especially his acclaimed translations of the epic poems of homer. Muchlauded new translation of the the aeneid by fagles. Like so many readers of this greatest of the classics, there is much labor in taking on this great work. The result, the winner of the 1991 academy of american poets landon translation award, is a wonderfully accessible iliad that preserves every nuance of homers genius.
Hector reflects on the nature of the trojan army and paris. In robert fagles beautifully rendered text, the iliad overwhelms us afresh. Homers illiad translated by robert fagles order description. Towering over the rest of greek tragedy, the three plays that tell the story of the fated theban. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and. Although notable translations of the iliad by robert fitzgerald and richmond lattimore had appeared in 1961 and 1965, fagles momentously chose to translate the poem for what he called the channelsurfing age because every decade if not every age needs its own translation, and, as he said, the trojan war ends but it never stops. Although notable translations of the iliad by robert fitzgerald and richmond lattimore had appeared in 1961 and 1965, fagles momentously chose to translate the poem for what he called the channel. Fagless translations of the iliad and the odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands.
In this brilliant translation, robert fagles brings the vigor of contemporary language to homers 2,700 yearold tale. Homers illiad translated by robert fagles homers illiad translated by robert fagles order description. The great war epic of western literature, translated by acclaimed classicist robert fagles. Combining the skills of a poet and scholar, robert fagles brings the energy of. Robert fagles penguin classics, 1990 and stanley lombardo 1997 are bolder than lattimore in adding dramatic significance to homers. A platform extends the length of the facade, and from this platform. The three plays antigone, oedipus the king, and oedipus at colonusare not strictly a trilogy, but all are based on the theban myths that were old even in sophocles time. Robert fagles, winner of the penralph manheim medal for translation and a 1996 academy award in literature from the american academy of arts and letters presents us with his universally acclaimed. Built upon the foundation of homeric legends, the oresteia is a story of revenge as well as one familys progress from savagery to civilization. Robert fagles, the renowned translator of latin and greek whose. The iliad by homer derek jacobi reads the opening, translated by. Iliadwinner of the 1991 harold morton landon translation award by.