Browse audiobooks read by derek jacobi sorted by best selling this month page 1 audiobooks. A timeless, powerful poem conveys the horror and the heroism of men and gods wrestling with towering emotions and battling amidst devastation and destruction, as the tale moves to its terrifying, tragic conclusion. Browse audiobooks read by derek jacobi sorted by best. Hearing the sounds of battle, nestor gathers the wounded achaean commanders.
Chapter summary for homers the iliad, book 9 summary. Librivox recording of the iliad of homer, by homer. Set near the end of the trojan war, the story is less a battlefield drama than a grandscale, ancient soap opera in which a trifling contest among. Composed in twentyfour books of greek hexameter poetry, it portrays the events of the last year. Chockfull of deadly dangers on the ground and daring deeds in the air, this second part of dahls memoirs, picks up where boy left off. The iliad at the iliad, together with the odyssey, is one of two ancient greek epic poems traditionally attributed to homer. The iliad, unabridged audiobook on mp3 with ebook 9781400167067 by homer. The iliad by homer, 9780143059288, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Opening of book i of homers the odyssey as translated by allen mandelbaum. Homer, iliad, book 3, line 1 perseus digital library. Showing results by narrator derek jacobi in all categories. Sir derek jacobi is an english actor and stage director.
The iliad begins with the poet calling on the muse to sing of the wrath of achilleus and its consequences. The odyssey by homer and derek jacobi audiobook listen online. More of the iliad in ancient greek professor gregory nagy of harvard university recites several selections from the poem in ancient greek. 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 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. Achilles kills hector in a duel, hector predicts achilles own death as he lies dying.
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. In 2001, he provided the voice of duke theseus in the childrens midsummer nights dream film. Listen to the odyssey by homer, derek jacobi for free with a 30 day free trial. The stirring story of the trojan war and the rage of achilles. In 20, jacobi starred alongside ian mckellen in the itv sitcom vicious as stuart bixby, the partner to freddie thornhill, played by mckellen.
Sir derek jacobi narrates the story of the feud between hector and achilles. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. I, claudius by robert graves read by derek jacobi makes a ripping yarn the guardian historical novel with a human focus. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. The iliad, together with the odyssey, is one of two ancient greek epic poems traditionally attributed to homer. Not the plot of the latest hollywood thriller, but the basis of the iliad the greek classic that details the war between the greeks and the trojans after the kidnapping of helen of sparta. Susan sarandon reads an introduction by tom palaima as well as synopses of each book, all of which are included in a useful little booklet. 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 great war epic of western literature, translated by acclaimed classicist robert fagles. Even the heroic ethic itselfwith its emphasis on pride, honor, prowess in battle, and submission to the inexorable will of the godsis not left unquestioned. The iliad audiobook homer, robert fagles translator audible. 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.
Audiobooks narrated by derek jacobi audio books, podcasts. Listen to the iliad audiobook by homer, robert fagles translator, narrated by derek jacobi, maria tucci. Jacobi also voiced martin bannister and doctor who in the doctor who unbound audio. The story begins when paris, son of priam, king of troy, carries off the beautiful helen, thereby precipitating the bitter trojan war. Born derek george jacobi 19381022 22 october 1938 age 78 leytonstone, london, england nationality british alma mater st. This version of the iliad is the translation by alexander pope. The iliad is an epic poem in dactylic hexameters, traditionally attributed to homer. Review listen to homers ancient greek epic poem the iliad, translated by samuel butler. The gods treat the war as their playground, and are more than willing to trade barbsand mortals liveswith one another. 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. These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. It is a stunning recording that captures all the characters in their own charming and mysterious ways. The iliad, by homer full audiobook homers iliad is the first great work of western literature.
He reprised his role as the master at big finish, in the war master. Jacobi has narrated audio book versions of the iliad, the voyage of the dawn treader by c. Apr 19, 2016 with her virtuoso translation, classicist and bestselling author caroline alexander brings to life homers timeless epic of the trojan war composed around 730 b. Sir derek george jacobi cbe is an english actor and stage director. Robert fagless vigorous, celebrated translation of the iliad receives a lively and engaging reading from renowned actor derek jacobi in this abridged. 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 honor of holding two knighthoods, danish and english olivier was the other. The iliad by robert fagles derek jacobi abridged cassettes w booklet ebay. Bbc radio 4 extra drama, the iliad, the iliad part 2.
Jacobi has done the narration for audio book versions of the iliad, the voyage of the dawn treader by c. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The odyssey is one of two epic poems that survived from ancient greece. For the best experience please update your browser. Odysseus contemptuously rejects the idea, and diomedes offers a better plan. The skillful structuring of sections of the iliad, such as in book iii, suggests that a single author lay behind the composition of the poem. I had read fagles new translation, but nothing prepared me for the powerful and almost musical reading. The iliad by homer robert fagles trans read by derek jacobi.
Book iii makes it clear that human passion must be controlled if men are to be successful. His wife penelope is pressured by 108 unruly suitors to pick a new. Learn about the wrath of achilles, the greek hero of the trojan war, along with a whole cast of greeks, trojans, and gods that battle throughout the final year of the siege of troy. The adventures of tom bombadil is a collection of poetry written by j. 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. I dont get paid for any of my channels content and it takes a very long time to make audio book videos, i get many messages thanking me for helping the.
Find a summary of this and each chapter of the iliad. West edition of the greek, this iliad is more readable and moving than any previous version. Derek jacobi sir derek jacobi cbe jacobi onstage performing a voyage round my father at wyndhams theatre, london december 2006. The iliad the fitzgerald translation audiobook by homer. To some extent, the fact that men are mortal is what makes men appealing to the gods of homer. Homers masterpiece tells the story of odysseus, the ideal greek hero, as he travels home to ithaca after the trojan war, a journey of 10 years and countless thrilling adventures. Naxos audiobooks iliad, the unabridged anton lesser. He is a founding member of the royal national theatre, and a twotime lawrence. Agamemnon fears losing and proposes sailing away while the army still fights. Mar 01, 2016 the iliad audio book free audio books. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Apollos priest chryses comes to the achaian camp and asks to ransom back his daughter chryseis, who has been captured. The odyssey audiobook by homer 9781598874402 rakuten kobo.
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