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. Here, you will find the unabridged and complete version of the work. Robert fagles national endowment for the humanities neh. But he adds that antigone s rationale would make better sense had she been able to save polynices, rather than just bury him. 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 story begins when paris, son of priam, king of troy, carries off the beautiful helen, thereby precipitating the bitter trojan war. The ancients believed it was a bard called homer, although they disagreed about biographical details. Combining the skills of a poet and scholar, robert fagles brings the energy of contemporary language to this enduring heroic. Its where your interests connect you with your people. Fagles and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. 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.
Fullcast dramatization of oedipus the king, the athenian tragedy by sophocles that was first performed c. I think it did take a level of concentration im not accustomed to. Antigone, oedipus the king, oedipus at colonus by robert translator sophocles. In this brilliant translation, robert fagles brings the vigor of contemporary language to homers 2,700yearold tale. Antigone is an exciting and dramatic play and is the 3rd play in the oedipus rex series. The identity of the composer of the odyssey and the iliad is a matter of some speculation. 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. The 4 star rating in this case is only for the 2005 penguin audio audiobook edition of robert fagles 1996 translation of homers the odyssey.
An iliad by lisa peterson and denis ohare based on homers the iliad, translated by robert fagles the following acknowledgments must appear on the title page in all programs distributed in connection with performances of the play. Naxos audiobooks iliad, the unabridged anton lesser. The result, the winner of the 1991 academy of american poets landon translation. But that just proved to me that the difficult pleasure of reading is highly worth experiencing. Full audiobook reading of antigone by sophocles book 3 of sophocless theban plays trilogy. The written version of the iliad presupposes a basic familiarity with the characters and mythological causes and effects of the. 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.
In this brilliant translation, robert fagles brings the vigor of contemporary language to homers 2,700 yearold tale. This particular edition was rendered by robert fagles, perhaps the best translator of the greek classics into english. The great war epic of western literature, in a stunning translation by acclaimed classicist robert fagles a penguin classic dating to the ninth century b. 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. You have remained in right site to begin getting this info. He attended amherst college, graduating in 1955 with a bachelor of arts degree. Homers iliad winner of the 1991 harold morton landon translation award by. Homers iliad should be read by every literate person who strives to be welleducated, and caroline alexanders 2015, modern translation is an excellent way to read it. Buy robert fagles ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device.
Eliot, homers epic poem the iliad is translated by robert fagles with an introduction and notes by bernard knox in penguin classics one of the foremost achievements in western literature, homers iliad. Combining the skills of a poet and scholar, robert fagles brings the energy of contemporary language to this enduring heroic epic. Iliadwinner of the 1991 harold morton landon translation award by. It would be a disaster, monet and cost no justification the kindle cost is a giveaway. Homer was the first greek writer whose work survives. 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. In robert fagles beautifully rendered text, the iliad. The iliad by robert fagles pdf free download ebook. Robert fagles, whose acclaimed translations of homers iliad and odyssey were welcomed as major publishing events, brings the aeneid to a new generation of readers, retaining all of. The heroic greek dramas that have moved theatergoers and readers since the fifth century b.
The story told in the iliad figured prominently in greek culture long before the epic was ever written down. Every translation is different, says classicist robert fagles. Sep, 2015 the iliad by robert fagles in doc, fb2, fb3 download ebook. Jun 16, 2014 antigone by sophocles translated by robert fagles 1985. 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 antigone pdf fagles. The iliad penguin classics kindle edition by homer, bernard. Robert fagles my own flesh and blooddear sister, dear ismene highlights the physicality of the kinship antigone asserts with ismene at the price of. A reading of robert fagles translation of homers epic poem, the iliad.
Acces pdf antigone robert fagles antigone robert fagles recognizing the pretentiousness ways to acquire this books antigone robert fagles is additionally useful. Towering over the rest of greek tragedy, the three plays that tell the story of the fated theban royal family antigone, oedipus the king and oedipus at colonus are among the most enduring and timeless dramas ever written. Athena and apollo encourage hector and ajax to fight. Antigone translated by robert fagles tlaweb antigone full play sophocles play produced by allen community college on may 1, 2015. The iliad in this widely acclaimed verse translation of homers great epic, robert fagles combines the skills of poet and scholar. The iliad, the opening of book i, translated by robert fagles. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The odyssey audiobook homer, robert fagles translator. His audiobook has no introduction, but after the poem a professor reads a section of the iliad in the exotic original greek.
Oedipus the king, by sophocles, fagles politics and prose. 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. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Featuring douglas campbell, eric house and robert goodier. At its center is achilles, the greatest warriorchampion of the greeks, and his refusal to fight after being humiliated by his leader, agamemnon. September 11, 1933 march 26, 2008 was an american professor, poet, and academic, best known for his many translations of ancient greek. 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 peace. Towering over the rest of greek tragedy, the three plays that tell the story of the fated theban royal family antigone, oedipus the king and oedipus at colonusare among the most enduring and timeless dramas ever written. 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. Aug, 2014 full audiobook reading of antigone by sophocles book 3 of sophocless theban plays trilogy. I wanted it to be in my voice, for better or worse. The iliad by homer derek jacobi reads the opening, translated by.
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 and treasuring for its sheer lyrical mastery this audiobook. Aug 17, 2006 combining the skills of a poet and scholar, robert fagles brings the energy of contemporary language to this enduring heroic epic. Iliad audiobook online download, free audio book torrent. The iliad, by homer full audiobook homers iliad is the first great work of western literature. It was commonly thought that he lived on chios, an isl. The iliad is an epic poem in dactylic hexameters, traditionally attributed to homer. Fagles captures the rapid and direct language of the original greek, while telling the story of odysseus in lyrics that ring with a clear, energetic voice. Antigone is a famous greek tragedy attributed to the ancient playwright sophocles at around 440 bce.
Towering over the rest of greek tragedy, the three plays that tell the story of the fated theban royal familyantigone, oedipus the king and oedipus at colonusare among the most enduring and timeless dramas ever written. Antigone audio recording from a bbc production, starring patrick stewart as creon. An iliad was originally developed as part of the new york theatre workshop usual suspects program. Homers illiad translated by robert fagles order description. 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. Fagles was born in philadelphia, pennsylvania, the son of charles fagles, a lawyer, and vera voynow fagles, an architect. Combining the skills of a poet and scholar, robert fagles brings the energy of. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Homers illiad translated by robert fagles homers illiad translated by robert fagles order description. In the 19th century, heinrich schliemann 18221890 was inspired to prove the reality of the iliad, although his methods and results have been highly criticized, he did much to establish that a trojan war, in one form or another, had probably acted as the initial inspiration for the iliad. Antigone by sophocles translated by robert fagles 1985. Robert fagles s translation is a jawdroppingly beautiful rendering of homers odyssey, the most accessible and enthralling epic of classical greece. The iliad penguin classics by homer, bernard knox, robert fagles.
It has to do with the tone of voice of the translator. Antigone, oedipus the king, oedipus at colonus penguin classics 1st. Antigone full audiobook sophocles full audiobook reading of antigone by sophocles book 3 of sophocless theban plays trilogy. In robert fagles beautifully rendered text, the iliad overwhelms us afresh. This drama is an absolute must for any scholar, student, drama lover, or classical literature fan. Each has a distinctive badge, each comes with its own vocal dna, he says. This is not a reflection on fagles translation or ian mckellens. Vocabulary from book i of robert fagles translation of the iliad. Gripping listeners and readers for more than 2,700 years, the iliad is the story of the trojan war and the rage of achilles. 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. 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. Robert fagles translation conveys all of sophocles lucidity and power. The result, the winner of the 1991 academy of american poets landon translation award, is a wonderfully accessible iliad.
The iliad depicts a roughly 3000yearold warrior culture based on men winning. Fagles was 14, an event that he later said made him particularly susceptible to the persistent. Combining the skills of a poet and scholar, robert fagles. 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. Antigone and the iliad how homers iliad demonstrates the cultural ideas prevalent in antigone. Antigone full audiobook sophocles full audiobook reading of antigone. Free courses taught by hillsdale college faculty to pursue knowledge of the highest things, form character, and defend constitutional government. The iliad audiobook by homer, robert fagles translator. Robert fagless authoritative and acclaimed translation conveys all of sophocless lucidity and power.
The odyssey is literatures grandest evocation of every mans journey through life. Ismene, my dear sister whose father was my father grene stresses the notion of the sisters. This is not a reflection on fagles translation or ian mckellens narration which are both 5 stars. Even though oedipus is dead, his curse is still destroying his remaining family. Lattimores is closest to the original greek, and for undergraduate work can substitute for the original well enough. Antigone by sophocles translated by robert fagles 1985 duration.
Oedipus the king, by sophocles, fagles politics and. The huge themes godlike, yet utterly human of savagery and calculation, of destiny defied, of triumph and grief compel our own. Buy the iliad penguin classics new ed by homer, knox, bernard, knox, bernard, fagles, robert isbn. Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. Thus, it is also a challenge to fagles s translation, among whose virtues is how well it works as an audiobook. A work of tremendous influence that has inspired writers from his ancient greek contemporaries to modernist writers such as t. Antigone, oedipus the king, oedipus at colonus penguin classics. Internet archive bookreader homertheodyssey fagles. The iliad audiobook homer, robert fagles translator.