Jacobi has narrated audio book versions of the iliad, the voyage of the dawn treader by c. The iliad audiobook by homer, robert fagles translator. The iliad by homer robert fagles trans read by derek jacobi. Perhaps the greatest poem of the western world, homers the iliad unfolds the story of fifty critical days near the end of the trojan war. Born derek george jacobi 19381022 22 october 1938 age 78. He reprised his role as the master at big finish, in the war master. Composed in twentyfour books of greek hexameter poetry, it portrays the events of the last year. History of english literature, the unabridged naxos audiobooks.
Jacobi has a beautiful voice and reads the iliad with the correct emotional force. A timeless, powerful poem conveys the horror and the heroism of men and gods wrestling with towering emotions and battling. Derek jacobi, perhaps best known for his performance in. Derek jacobi sir derek jacobi cbe jacobi onstage performing a voyage round my father at wyndhams theatre, london december 2006. Though stevens speeds up in the heat of the moment. The iliad by robert fagles 1991, cassette, abridged for. The odyssey audiobook homer, robert fagles translator. Preeminent british classical actor of the first postolivier generation, derek jacobi was knighted in 1994 for his services to the theatre, and, in fact, is only the second to enjoy. The iliad of homer, part 2 by homer, read by derek. The identity of the composer of the odyssey and the iliad is a matter of some speculation.
The iliad by robert fagles derek jacobi abridged cassettes w booklet ebay. Rich in greek folklore and myth, featuring gods and goddesses, monsters and sorceresses, the odyssey has enchanted listeners. Greece having rich oral traditions, poets building on the work of other poets. The iliad, by homer full audiobook homers iliad is the first great work of western literature. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Soldier and civilian, victor and vanquished, hero and coward, men, women, young, old the iliad evokes in poignant, searing detail the fate of every life ravaged by the trojan war.
This masterful new verse translation of homers classic story of the trojan war has been hailed by critics. The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of bitch, a short, sharp, saucy story from roald dahl, the master of the shocking tale. The ancients believed it was a bard called homer, although they disagreed about biographical details. 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. 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. Muller and introduces the books of the epic with cool greek music. Masterpiece theatre presentation of i, claudius, brings the rich and powerful poetry vibrantly to life. The iliad homer read by sir derk jacobi audiobook new cd. The iliad, the opening of book i, translated by robert fagles. Dating to the ninth century bc, homers timeless poem still vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods wrestling with towering emotions and battling amidst devastation and destruction, as it moves inexorably to the wrenching, tragic conclusion of the trojan war. Elizabeth george author derek jacobi narrator 2004. In the visitor, roald dahl tells a funny, fruity story about one of his favourite. The history of english literature unabridged the iliad abridged the iliad.
An acclaimed stage actor, who has also appeared in many films, such as henry v, dead again, gladiator, gosford park, the golden compass, the kings speech and my week with marilyn. Jacobi also voiced martin bannister and doctor who in the doctor who unbound audio. Penguin presents the audiobook edition of the visitor by roald dahl, read by derek jacobi and richard e grant. 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. I downloaded suetoniuss twelve caesars, also read by jacobi, at. In these five original tales, george plumbs the depths of human nature as only she can. Along with the odyssey, the iliad is among the oldest extant works of western literature, and its written version is usually dated to around the eighth century bc. It is a stunning recording that captures all the characters in their own charming and mysterious ways. 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. Listen to visitor a roald dahl short story by roald dahl.
As to the book itself, good translation and wonderful story. Sir derek jacobi has had a long and distinguished career. Homer, derek jacobi, robert fagles translator, maria tucci. 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. He has toured in becket and uncle vanya, and he received a tony award for his. 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.
In the myths and legends that are retold here, the energy and poetry of homers original is captured in a bold. One of homer s most well known narrative techniques is to have one of his characters tell a story within a story. 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 by homer read by sir derek jacobi abridged audio book cd. Buy the iliad abridged edition by homer, professor bernard knox, derek jacobi, professor robert fagles. Composed in twentyfour books of greek hexameter poetry. Sir derek jacobi, cbe born 22 october 1938 voiced an alternative master in the animated webcast scream of the shalka before returning as a version of the master billed as professor yana in the televised doctor who episode utopia. It is a stunning recording that captures all the characters in their. Achilles has quarreled with agamemnon and sulks in his tent, while. The iliad by homer derek jacobi reads the opening, translated by robert fagles. In the case of dracula, richard e grants lovely, ghoulish rendering. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Derek jacobi is sublime as a narrator, especially, but not exclusively, if youve seen him in the excellent bbc television version of i, claudius. Born in leytonstone, london in 1938, derek jacobi always wanted to be an actor.
Jacobi has narrated audio book versions of the iliad. Renowned classicist bernard knox observes in his superb introduction that although the violence of the iliad is grim and relentless, it coexists with both images of civilized life and a poignant yearning for. 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. From the chilling tale of a marriage built on an appalling set of lies that only death can reveal, to the title story about a penniless schoolteacher whose ambition turns murderous, i, richard. The oxford union is the worlds most prestigious debating society, with an unparalleled reputation for bringing international guests and speakers to. The odyssey is one of two epic poems that survived from ancient greece. The odyssey is literatures grandest evocation of every mans journey through life. The iliad audiobook by homer, robert fitzgerald translator.
Achilles kills hector in a duel, hector predicts achilles own death as he lies dying. Download audiobooks narrated by derek jacobi at and save. The iliad release by homer read by sir derek jacobi see all versions. Classics in audio series homer author john lescault narrator 2003 the iliad. Sir derek george jacobi, cbe is an english actor and film director.
In the latter audiobook, derek jacobi reads robert fagles examination of the history of scholarly debate about the origins of the iliad. The iliad audiobook homer, robert fagles translator audible. The stirring story of the trojan war and the rage of achilles. The iliad by homer derek jacobi reads the opening, translated by.
Homer, derek jacobi, robert fagles translator, maria tucci, penguin audiobooks. Was homer the sole author, did he describe historical events and was. Lewis and two abridged versions of i, claudius by robert an acclaimed stage. Jacobi is a great actor, but he tends to overact when reading the iliad by, for instance. 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.
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