This masterful new verse translation of Homer's classic story of the Trojan War has been hailed by critics as an astonishing performance and a remarkable tour de force. Robert Fagles, chairman of the Department of Comparative Literature at Princeton University, brings the energy of contemporary language of this 2,700-year-old epic, while maintaining the drive and metric music of Homer's poetry, as well as the impact and nuance of Homer's mesmerizing repeated phrases.As a scholar, Fagles praises Homer's directness and simplicity, the breadth of his imagination, and the power of his song. As a translator, he brilliantly captures these very qualities-which makes this Iliad t only a superb literary work, but a tremendous listening experience.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Highbridge Audio
ISBN-10
0143059289
ISBN-13
9780143059288
eBay Product ID (ePID)
182873683
Product Key Features
Author
Homer
Format
CD, CD Standard Audio Format
Language
English
Genre
Poetry Texts & Poetry Anthologies
Dimensions
Weight
308g
Height
152mm
Width
130mm
Additional Product Features
Spine
35mm
Running Time
540
Introduction by
Professor Bernard Knox
Contained Items Statement
8 Audio Cds
Date of Publication
15/06/2006
Subject
Poetry Texts & Poetry Anthologies
Imprint
Highbridge Audio
Edition Statement
Abridged Edition
Country of Publication
United States
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