Bernard knox a new edition of virgils epic work is presented in modern language. The result, the winner of the 1991 academy of american poets landon translation award, is a wonderfully accessible iliad that preserves. I listened to the very beginning and thought it was excellent. His translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold hundreds of. New poems and translations, takes up the aeneid with engaging results. The aeneid is a sweeping epic of arms and heroism and a searching portrait of a man caught between love, duty, and the force of his own destiny. Robert fagles, whose acclaimed translations of homers iliad and odyssey were welcomed as major publishing events. Robert fagles national endowment for the humanities neh. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Dec 17, 2006 robert fagles, the poems newest translator, comes to the fray well armed. The ancients believed it was a bard called homer, although they disagreed about biographical details. His translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold h. It would be a disaster, monet and cost no justification the kindle cost is a giveaway. The aeneid by virgil robert fagles trans read by simon callow. Robert fagless translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and become the standard translations of our era. The aeneid ebook by virgil 9781101201541 rakuten kobo. Every translation is different, says classicist robert fagles.
The publication of a new translation by fagles is a literary event. The aeneid audiobook by virgil, read by simon callow. Buy the aeneid penguin classics deluxe edition reprint by virgil, fagles, robert isbn. Robert fagles s translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and become the standard translations of our era.
There are different versions, translated by different people and amazon does not seem to differentiate well between them. In robert fagless new english translation of the aeneid, virgils ancient war horse emerges as a work of surpassing beauty, feeling and even relevance. I heard someone discuss robert fagles version of the aeneid somewhere most likely on a podcast. The aeneid penguin classics deluxe edition reprint edition. Homer was the first greek writer whose work survives. First printing thus of this fagles translation of the noted epic, near fine black cloth hardcover shows some mild shelf and trace wear, else tight and clean, in a near fine dust jacket price at flap that shows a few runs spots at edges. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Nov 02, 2006 listen to aeneid audiobook by robert fagles, virgil. He was one of a long line of bards, or poets, who worked in the. Featuring an illuminating introduction to virgils world by. The ancient epics were the first audiobooks, and this outstanding production of fagless new verse translation brings into clear, robust contemporary. Here is the muchanticipated new translation of virgils epic poem from the awardwinning translator robert fagles. Thankfully, prior to his current death, fagles also translated virgils aeneid. The aeneid is an epic poem by virgil that was first published around 19bc.
It has to do with the tone of voice of the translator. Be very careful when purchasing the aeneid on kindle or audible. See a complete list of the characters in the aeneid and indepth analyses of aeneas, dido, and turnus. Featuring an illuminating introduction to virgils world by esteemed scholar bernard knox, this volume lends a vibrant new voice to one of the seminal literary achievements of the ancient world. Buy the aeneid penguin classics reissue by virgil, knox, bernard, fagles, robert isbn.
The identity of the composer of the odyssey and the iliad is a matter of some speculation. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The aeneid, sparked by octavians request for a narrative that would pay tribute to his government, occupied the last decade of virgils life, and although he died before he could finish it, the poem was immediately appreciated as a work of genius. The aeneid penguin classics deluxe edition by virgil. National book awardwinning poet and translator ferry emeritus english, wellesley univ bewilderment. If the aeneid was a film, it would be something high octane, probably directed by ridley scott or james cameron the good ones.
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. Aeneis aenes is a latin epic poem, written by virgil between 29 and 19 bc, that tells the legendary story of aeneas, a trojan who travelled to italy, where he became the ancestor of the romans. The iliad audiobook homer, robert fagles translator. Dec 18, 2012 the aeneid is a latin epic written by virgil in the 1st century bc that tells the legendary story of aeneas, a trojan who traveled to italy, where he became the ancestor of the romans. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. More than the iliad and odyssey of homer, the aeneid of the roman poet virgil shapes western literature and cultural identity, our idea of the hero and the nation. Listen to aeneid audiobook by robert fagles, virgil. Im participating in a book of the month sort of thing on another forum and i nominated the aeneid.
Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. However, i havent compared it to other translations. The aeneid is a latin epic written by virgil in the 1st century bc that tells the legendary story of aeneas, a trojan who traveled to italy, where he became the ancestor of the romans. I was looking for robert fagles translation and when i purchased the kindle version, it was not the fagles version that i received. His quest is to find the site in the west where he will found a new town prophesied to be the seat of a world empire. I dont recall what podcast or who discussed it, but it intrigued me enough to add it to this years list. 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 gravitas and humanity of the original latin as well as its powerful blend of poetry and myth. I have the most recent one, by robert fagles, on audio disc. Each has a distinctive badge, each comes with its own vocal dna, he says.
The title of this book is the aeneid penguin classics deluxe edition and it was written by virgil, robert fagles translator, bernard knox introduction. Robert fagles, the poems newest translator, comes to the fray well armed. The aeneid, prose translation full audiobook youtube. Here is the muchanticipated new translation of virgils epic poem from the award winning translator robert fagles. Heres where youll find analysis about the book as a whole. Fleeing the ashes of troy, aeneas, achilles mighty foe in the iliad, begins an incredible journey to fulfill. Jul 05, 2012 buy the aeneid penguin classics reissue by virgil, knox, bernard, fagles, robert isbn.
An unsparing portrait of a man caught between love, duty, and fate, the aeneid redefines passion, nobility, and courage for our times. From the awardwinning translator of the iliad and the odyssey comes a brilliant new translation of virgils great epic. This is not a reflection on fagles translation or ian mckellens narration which are both 5 stars. Fagles translation is superb, and for anyone new to aeneid, youre in for a serious treat. An emeritus professor of comparative literature at princeton, he has already translated, with great success, homers. The odyssey audiobook homer, robert fagles translator. The aeneid, prose translation audiobook virgil 70 bc 19 bc, translated by john william mackail 1859 1925 the aeneid is the most famous latin epic poem, written by virgil in the 1st.
Virgils aeneid, one of the greatest classical poems, tells the story of aeneas, son of anchises, after the fall of troy. In this brilliant translation, robert fagles brings the vigor of contemporary language to homers 2,700yearold tale. Aeneid edition 1 by virgil 9780872207318 paperback. I wanted it to be in my voice, for better or worse. Search hello select your address select your address. Apr 01, 2010 buy the aeneid penguin classics deluxe edition reprint by virgil, fagles, robert isbn. The aeneid audio book by vergilius maro, publius, translated by john dryden, 1631 to 1700 duration. T homas jeffersons assertion that every generation needs a new revolution has long been adopted by translators. The aeneid by virgil and robert fagles penguin random house. The aeneid robert fagles audiobook free listen to aeneid audiobook by robert fagles, virgil.
Mar 16, 2011 for further information on virgil and aeneid, check out the cliffsnotes resource center at in this audiobook learn about the life and background of virgil hear an introduction to aeneid explore themes, character development, and recurring images in the critical commentaries learn new words from the glossary. A unique hero, aenas struggles and fights not for personal gain but for a civilization that will exist in the far future. Here, fagles brings to life the timeless journey of aeneas as he flees the ashes of troy to found roman society and change forever the course of the western world. Oct 30, 2006 in robert fagless new english translation of the aeneid, virgils ancient war horse emerges as a work of surpassing beauty, feeling and even relevance.
The aeneid audiobook written by virgil, robert fagles. For further information on virgil and aeneid, check out the cliffsnotes resource center at in this audiobook learn about the life and background of virgil hear an introduction to aeneid explore themes, character development, and recurring images in the critical commentaries learn new words from the glossary. Robert fagles new translation of the aeneid is a fluid. The aeneid audiobook by virgil 9781429508445 rakuten kobo.