Homer. The odyssey.HOMER. The odyssey. Tr. by Robert Fagles Robert Fagles (born September 11, 1933) is an American professor, poet, and academic, best known for his many translations of ancient Greek classics, especially his acclaimed translations of the epic poems of Homer. . Read by Ian McKellen. 11 cds. 13 hrs. Penguin Audio. 1996/2005. 0-14-305824-x. $39.95. Cardboard; content, translator, reader notes and book. SA While YAs may be familiar with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens whose singing lure sailors to certain death, the beautiful Circe who turns men into swine, and the constant Queen Penelope, few of them know of these characters from the text of The Odyssey itself and fewer still have read Homer's epic from cover to cover. Everything about this audiobook is designed to assist those who want to do so. The wily Odysseus sails inexorably in·ex·o·ra·ble adj. Not capable of being persuaded by entreaty; relentless: an inexorable opponent; a feeling of inexorable doom. See Synonyms at inflexible. home to Ithaca to the rhythmic ebb and flow the alternate ebb and flood of the tide; often used figuratively. See also: Ebb of Robert Fagle's straightforward modern translation. The melodic voice of Sir Ian McKellan is a treat, and although his performance provides little vocal differentiation among characters, his dramatic interpretation and timing ensure that when Odysseus sets foot again upon Ithaca, about halfway through the poem, the real action has yet to begin. His build-up build·up also build-up n. 1. The act or process of amassing or increasing: a military buildup; a buildup of tension during the strike. 2. to Odysseus' fateful confrontation with Penelope's suitors and his recounting of the battle are thrilling. For the educator or advanced reader, a scholarly 11 2-page booklet by Bernard Knox, Director Emeritus of Harvard's Center for Hellenic Studies The Center for Hellenic Studies is a research institute for classics located in Washington, D.C. at 3100 NW Whitehaven Street. It is affiliated with Harvard University. , accompanies the audio. Francine Levitov, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY S--Recommended for senior high school students. A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries. |
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