Stanley lombardo was kind enough to record for me on my iphone, of all things after he had been helping me study. Its supreme importance in greek literature slowly permeated to the rest of the western world and in time to come, the two epic poems, the iliad and the odyssey became the reference points for thousands of works of art. The title of this book is iliad hackett classics and it was written by homer, stanley lombardo translator, sheila murnaghan introduction. Odyssey audiobook homer, stanley lombardo translator. Yet when the heroes address one another or the gods converse, the. While he doesnt individuate characters, he feminizes his manner for womensometimes. When stanley lombardo performs homer, we feel what bob dylan calls the inner. 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. Mar 01, 2000 lombardo s odyssey offers the distinctive speed, clarity, and boldness that so distinguished his 1997 iliad.
Iliad audiobook by homer, stanley lombardo translator. He is best known for his translations of the iliad, the odyssey, and the aeneid published by the hackett publishing company. Professor stanley lombardo reads from his translation of. Professor stanley lombardo reads from his translation of the iliad. After trial, get 1 audiobook and 2 audible originals each month.
Stanley lombardo is professor of classics at the university of kansas. Lombardo has brought his laconic wit and love of the ribald. Read an overview of the entire poem or a line by line summary and analysis. The essential iliad audible audiobook abridged homer author, stanley lombardo translator author, stanley lombardo narrator, susan sarandon introduction. The terrible and longdrawnout siege of troy remains one of the classic campaigns, the heroism and treachery of its combatants unmatched in song and story. Hear homers iliad read in the original ancient greek open. His previous translations include homers iliad 1997, hackett and odyssey 2000, hackett, hesiods works. The poem is commonly dated to the 8th or 7th century bc, and many. The essential aeneid by virgil, stanley lombardo books. Iliad homer by stanley lombardo translator stanley lombardo narrator. Stanley lombardo hackett, 2000 ps primary source a primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. Stanley lombardo, susan sarandon introduction length.
Which version of the iliad by homer is the best on audible. Stanley lombardo, a university of kansas classicist and also, as it happens, a zen buddhist best known for his translations of. This is a beautiful reading of lines 62107 of book 23 of the iliad that dr. Thursday in the hall of philosophy has been canceled. The essential iliad audiobook by homer, stanley lombardo. Stanley lombardo is professor of classics, university of kansas. The ancient words of homer find a new home in todays world spoken aloud, just as homer intended. The essential iliad by homer stanley lombardo trans read. Iliad audible audiobook unabridged stanley lombardo narrator, susan sarandon introduction narrator, homer author, stanley lombardo translator author, parmenides. Stanley lombardo hackett, 2000 ps primary source a primary source is a work that is. Heres where youll find analysis about the poem as a whole. Program notes with an introduction by tom palaima and background and synopses by. Here are the most exciting and essential parts of two historic, epic poems.
Daitz has some homeric recitations online, which also work to get the reconstructed pronunciation correct, but whose recitation style is, i feel, overwrought. The style of his translations is a more vernacular one, emphasizing conversational english rather than the formal. In his attempt to return home to ithaca, this ancient hero is faced with obstacle after obstacle, mythic. Homers dark meditation features the rage and regret of achilles during the trojan war, at the siege of ilium. Stanley lombardo reads iliad book i post by eureka wed jan 19, 2005 10. This stateoftheart compact disc recording provides highquality access to one of the greatest works in world literature. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read iliad. The iliad, together with the odyssey, is one of two ancient greek epic poems traditionally attributed to homer. Stanley lombardo provides a welcome translation, contemporary in its rhythms, assurance, and clarity.
Iliad by stanley lombardo overdrive rakuten overdrive. An audiobook edition of this title is available from. Program notes with an introduction by tom palaima and background and synopses by stanley lombardo in accompanying booklet. Stanley lombardo reads iliad book i textkit greek and. Stanley lombardo reads iliad book i post by eureka. The iliad has stood the test of time and is still one of it not the best depictions of ancient warfare.
Lombardo clearly relishes the intense imagery of the poem, nearly chanting the metaphors homer piles up to evoke this mythic battle. It is generally a fine and enjoyable version, but its. This audiobook contains the most exciting and essential parts of the iliad, capturing the final 50 days of the trojan war and bringing to life ancient men and heroic. The essential iliad by homer stanley lombardo trans read by. Iliad hackett classics by homer, stanley lombardo, sheila. Stanley lombardos presentation of homers iliad at 3. This handsome, superbly done iliad will be enjoyed by everyone. One of the speakers at hollins 34th annual classics symposium was stanley lombardo, professor of classics at the university of kansas, who. His translations of the iliad and the odyssey were originally published by hackett publishing company in 1997 and. He summarizes the books omitted from the abridgment, and susan sarandon. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take.
Parmenides publishing the first of homers great epic poems, the iliad portrays the final days of the trojan war. The other two big translations are lombardo and lattimore, which is already linked. The essential iliad audible audiobook abridged homer author, stanley lombardo translator author, stanley lombardo narrator, susan sarandon introduction narrator, parmenides. Translated and narrated by awardwinning translator and performer stanley lombardo, with introductions, background stories and chapter synopses read by academy award winning actress susan sarandon. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Hear homers iliad read in the original ancient greek. I think lattimore was a more strictly literal translation, with more attention paid to maintaining the. Its supreme importance in greek literature slowly permeated to the rest of. This is an epic poem encompassing an epic journey as famous as it is classic. In his attempt to return home to ithaca, this ancient hero is faced with obstacle after obstacle, mythic creature after mythic creature. Sheila murnaghan is professor of classical studies, university of pennsylvania.
Homers iliad can justly be called the worlds greatest war epic. The odyssey tells of the heroic journey of odysseus after the trojan war. Iliad, by homer, stanley lombardo translator audiobook. Stanley lombardo s new iliad has a photograph of a dday landing on the cover and makes a reckless dash for the idiomatic. Homer, stanley lombardo translator, stanley lombardo, susan sarandon introduction, parmenides publishing. This audiobook contains the most exciting and essential parts of the iliad, capturing the final 50 days of the trojan war and. It provides an integral beginning to the infamous journey of odysseus. Listen to iliad audiobook by homer, stanley lombardo translator, narrated by stanley lombardo, susan sarandon introduction. By contrast, stanley lombardo s narration is more of a performance as he enters into the drama of the trojan war.
Iliad audiobook homer, stanley lombardo translator. Iliad audiobook homer, stanley lombardo translator audible. The essential iliad audiobook by homer, stanley lombardo translator try our site with free audio books. Homer, stanley lombardo translator, stanley lombardo, susan. Daitz has some homeric recitations online, which also work to get the. Stanley lombardo reads iliad book i textkit greek and latin. Buy iliad unabridged edition by stanley lombardo isbn. Iliad, by homer, stanley lombardo translator narrated by. The essential iliad audiobook homer, stanley lombardo. One of the speakers at hollins 34th annual classics symposium was stanley lombardo, professor of classics at the university of kansas, who read from his translation of the iliad. Noted classicist stanley lombardo breathes new life into one of the most famous and beloved ancient works with an engaging and vibrant audio performance of homers iliad.
While he doesnt individuate characters, he feminizes his manner for womensometimes, unfortunately, bordering on caricature. This audiobook contains the most exciting and essential parts of the iliad, capturing the final 50 days of the trojan war and bringing to life ancient men and heroic battles. Composed in twentyfour books of greek hexameter poetry, it portrays the events of the last year. The iliad has stood the test of time and is still one of it not the. Mar 14, 2014 the iliad is purportedly written by the blind poet homer some time during the eighth century bc. Written by homer, stanley lombardo translator, narrated by stanley lombardo, susan sarandon introduction. It is generally a fine and enjoyable version, but its colloquialism sometimes lapses jarringly, occasionally amusingly, into cliche. Cancel online anytime and keep all your audiobooks. Stanley lombardo, a university of kansas classicist and also, as it happens, a zen buddhist best known for his translations of the iliad, the odyssey, and virgils aeneid into contemporarysounding english. The iliad, by homer full audiobook homers iliad is the first great work of western literature. If you like 1 month unlimited audiobook listening 12. The iliad is an ancient greek epic poem by homer that was first published in 762 bc. Mar 01, 2006 stanley lombardo is professor of classics, university of kansas. Stanley lombardo reads his translation of the iliad expressively, in a strong, distinguished voice.
Iliad of homer lombardo translation edition 1 by homer. Selections from the iliad and the odyssey by homer. It comes from what may strike you as an unlikely source. It is an essential precursor to the infamous journey of odysseus. Lombardos odyssey offers the distinctive speed, clarity, and boldness that so distinguished his 1997 iliad. Susan sarandon presents homers classical account of the war between the greeks and the trojans. The iliad has stood the test of time and is still one of it not the best depictions of ancient. The iliad by homer read by stanley lombardo audiobook. The terrible and longdrawnout siege of troy remains one of the classic campaigns. With the publication of robert fagelss impressive translation of the odyssey viking penguin, 1996, pap.