The poem recounts the rage of achilles, the greatest of the greek heroes fighting in the war against troy. He is best known for his translations of the iliad, the odyssey, and the aeneid published by the hackett publishing company. Now, having read a few dozen pages of the iliad, i can tell you. Iliad audiobook by homer, stanley lombardo translator. Stanley lombardo s translation of the iliad, one of the most significant works in the western canon, is to my mind the most accessible translation ive seen.
Iliad audiobook homer, stanley lombardo translator. In lombardo s translation, this whole ancient edifice becomes incredibly readable and has an immediacy to it, lacking the artificial formality and faux high language of some older translations, so if you always wanted to read this but found it dull, this might just be the translation for you. Iliad audiobook homer, stanley lombardo translator audible. 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. The iliad by homer, by stanley lombardo 798 words cram. He shows extraordinary sensitivity to the images and aural effects of the. Lombardo sacrifices the austere diction of homers verse. One of the speakers at hollins 34th annual classics symposium was stanley lombardo, professor of classics at the university of kansas, who. Get an answer for in lombardos translation of homers illiad, how does the imagery add to the characters andor setting. Musical cues introduce the beginning and end of each chapter, and are welldone by slightly intrusive. Stanley lombardos crisp, new translation of the iliad is a vivid and fastpaced reworking of the great classic.
Mar 24, 2014 a reading of iliad book 23, lines 62107 in greek, by dr. Iliad, by homer, stanley lombardo translator audiobook. The essential odyssey by homer, stanley lombardo books on. Lombardos taut and punchy verse conveys admirably and accurately the excitement and desperation of the battle, the urgency of the commanders, the occasional flashes of humor, the passion of homers narrative and the vivid and subtle humanity of his characters. Stanley lombardos favorite 5 minutes of the iliad plan2iliad. Iliad, by homer, stanley lombardo translator narrated by. Lombardos odyssey offers the distinctive speed, clarity, and boldness that so distinguished his 1997 iliad.
Hear homers iliad read in the original ancient greek open. With the publication of robert fagelss impressive translation of the odyssey viking penguin, 1996, pap. Odyssey audiobook homer, stanley lombardo translator. This generous abridgement of stanley lombardo s translation of the odyssey offers more than half of the epic, including all of its bestknown episodes and finest poetry, while providing concise summaries for omitted books and passages. Lombardo born 1943 is an american professor of classics at the university of kansas. For relief i turned to an old favorite stanley lombardo reading his own translation of the odyssey. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read iliad. Composed in twentyfour books of greek hexameter poetry, it portrays the events of the last year. In lombardos translation, this whole ancient edifice becomes incredibly readable and has an immediacy to it, lacking the artificial formality and faux high language of some older translations, so if you always wanted to read this but found it dull, this might just be the translation for you.
However, this is a fairly conventional recitation, mostly erasmian pronunciation, and the obligatory mysteryreshuffle of accenting. Lombardos translation of the iliad and the odyssey are somewhat unusual in that they are both verse and very clear and easy to read. A reading of iliad book 23, lines 62107 in greek, by dr. Stanley lombardo s translation of the iliad is wellsuited to the needs of instructors who have become increasingly frustrated with their students intolerance for the simple act of sustained reading, but in rendering the epic palatable to the contemporary undergraduate mr. Lombardos version is equally remarkable, but in a very different way. We all know of the horse, but how did it come together. Written by homer, stanley lombardo translator, narrated by stanley lombardo, susan sarandon introduction. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. This generous abridgement of stanley lombardos translation of the odyssey offers more than half of the epic, including all of its bestknown episodes and finest poetry, while providing concise summaries for omitted books and passages. Stanley lombardos presentation of homers iliad at 3.
Each recorded set includes a booklet with a map of homers storied world. Stanley lombardo translation is fast moving and fast paced, and invariably suspenseful, which makes a great service to. With his fluid translation of ancient greek into the rhythms of contemporary conversat. In book one of lombardos translation, achilles says to agamemnon, you keep your goddamn hands off, you hear. Thursday in the hall of philosophy has been canceled. Please select a link to parmenides publishings internet site below to listen to an mp3 sample of homers iliad and odyssey, translated and narrated by stanley lombardo.
Its one of the most beautiful segments of the book, in. The most daring, rapid and colloquial translation of homer s iliad that i know. Even more captivating than its sister saga iliad this translation and. The title of this book is iliad hackett classics and it was written by homer, stanley lombardo translator, sheila murnaghan introduction. Lombardo joins host ray suarez to lead the november meeting of the book club of the. This is a beautiful reading of lines 62107 of book 23 of the iliad that dr.
It provides an integral beginning to the infamous journey of odysseus. Stanley lombardos translation of homers iliad begins with a declarative word short, but in all caps. The iliad, by homer full audiobook homer s iliad is the first great work of western literature. Selections from the iliad and the odyssey by homer. Sheila murnaghans introduction, a shortened version of her essay for the unabridged edition, is ideal for. Stacked prose is the format preferred by translators, like lombardo.
Not that fagles or fitzgerald or mandelbaum, for instance, all verse translations are difficult to read, but lombardos verse translation is really in a different category. Achilles is visited in a dream by the dead patroclus. Mar 01, 2000 lombardos odyssey offers the distinctive speed, clarity, and boldness that so distinguished his 1997 iliad. In a rhythm sinewy and flexible, with language that is precise, lyrical and fresh, lombardos iliad pulses with all the power and luminosity of the greek. This translation of the iliad is in blank verse, making it very easy to read and although perhaps not the best of translations is more than adequate for the general reader. Professor stanley lombardo reads from his translation of the iliad duration. 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. Written by homer, stanley lombardo translator, audiobook narrated by stanley lombardo, susan sarandon introduction. Stanley lombardo s translation and narration is the one i always recommend. Listen to odyssey audiobook by homer, stanley lombardo translator, narrated by. To that end, there is a relentless lowbrow style and a lack of fidelity to the words, ideas, style and character of homer.
Lombardo has brought his laconic wit and love of the ribald. I was hoping that somebody could comment on the accuracy of stanley lombardos reading of iliad book one. The most daring, rapid and colloquial translation of homers iliad that i know. More than almost any other book, homers iliad is meant to be spoken aloud, so its a natural fit for audiobooks. The essential iliad audiobook by homer, stanley lombardo translator. Lombardos has a modern black and white photo of war because, i think, his translation is going to feel pretty modern. A stepbystep guide to the translations of homers iliad. Listen to iliad audiobook by homer, stanley lombardo translator, narrated by stanley lombardo, susan sarandon introduction. I had just finished listening to dan stevens remarkable reading of the odyssey, translated by robert fitzgerald. Ever since the publication of stanley lombardo s extraordinary translation of the iliad, we have been waiting eagerly for his odyssey, and it has been well worth the wait. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the the essential iliad, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country.
A number of years ago i tried to read a different translation and gave up after a couple of chapters thinking life was to short. Stanley lombardos favorite 5 minutes of the iliad youtube. Parmenides publishing the first of homers great epic poems, the iliad portrays the final days of the trojan war. 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. Lombardo s version is equally remarkable, but in a very different way. However, lombardos translation might be better for first time readers of the iliad. Sure, you enjoyed hearing the way ancient greek music actually sounded last week, but what about the way ancient greek poetry actually sounded. The iliad has stood the test of time and is still one of it not the best. Professor stanley lombardo reads from his translation of the iliad. Sep 25, 2010 stanley lombardos favorite 5 minutes of the iliad plan2iliad. Lombardo s odyssey offers the distinctive speed, clarity, and boldness that so distinguished his 1997 iliad. Ever since the publication of stanley lombardos extraordinary translation of the iliad, we have been waiting eagerly for his odyssey, and it has been well worth the wait. The book still serves as an official chautauqua literary and scientific circle selection.
Personally, i do enjoy this as it is easier to read than some and flows smoothly. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The embassy to achilles lines 318327 in his introduction to lattimores reissued version of the iliad in 2011, richard p. The iliad is the story of a raging anger and its human toll. Stanley lombardo, professor of classics at the university of kansas, is among the leading scholars of homer, and here reads his own translation of the iliad and the odyssey in their entirety. Ably translated and expertly narrated by stanley lombardo, iliad is a flawlessly recorded, complete and unabridged audio presentation of the timeless and classical greek tale of the trojan war ascribed to the blind poet homer. Odyssey, homer stanley lombardo translated shop online. Lombardo s taut and punchy verse conveys admirably and accurately the excitement and desperation of the battle, the urgency of the commanders, the occasional flashes of humor, the passion of homer s narrative and the vivid and subtle humanity of his characters. Martin of stanford university was sure enough to compare lattimores translation of ten lines from book nine 9. Homer, stanley lombardo translator, parmenides publishing. Of course, the iliad is dominated by the great, legendary characters of achiles, hector, odyseus, agamemnon, priamus, andromache, paris, helen, priamus and hecuba, among others.
In lombardos translation of homers illiad, how does the. Lombardo has created a homeric voice for his contemporaries. Lombardo sacrifices the austere diction of homer s verse. Beginnersintermediate buy here a former professor of classics, lombardos feel for the rhythm and sound of the ancient greek is indisputable and his iliad, with its modern, vernacular feel, is likely to appeal to students and those already familiar with the iliad alike. Both in tone and in linguistic style, i found it to be an odd and inconsistent mix of formal and informal, noble words and deeds juxtaposed with jarring colloquialisms. Professor stanley lombardo reads from his translation of. Stanley lombardo reads iliad book i textkit greek and latin.
The essential iliad audiobook by homer, stanley lombardo. Iliad hackett classics by homer, stanley lombardo, sheila. Stanley lombardo, susan sarandon introduction length. Which version of the iliad by homer is the best on audible. Stanley lombardos translation of the iliad is wellsuited to the needs of instructors who have become increasingly frustrated with their students intolerance for the simple act of sustained reading, but in rendering the epic palatable to the contemporary undergraduate mr. We can find fewer finer or more recognizable examples of the stuff than homers iliad, and above you can hear a reading of a section of the iliad book 23, lines 62107 in the original ancient greek language. Buy the iliad hackett classics new ed by homer, lombardo, stanley isbn. If you like 1 month unlimited audiobook listening 12. And before i forget, the introduction is excellent and not something you want to skip over. His characters come alive as real people expressing real feelings with urgency and verve. Stanley lombardos translation of the iliad, one of the most significant works in the western canon, is to my mind the most accessible translation ive seen. Iliad, audiobook parmenides audio, 2006 by stanley lombardo in. Stanley lombardo was kind enough to record for me on my iphone, of all things after he had been helping me study this passage in the greek.