The odyssey audiobook ian mckellen

The wronged duke raises a tempest to shipwreck his old opponents on his island so that he can ensure justice is done. The odyssey by homer robert fagles trans read by ian mckellen. The odyssey by homer and ian mckellen audiobook listen online this audiobook is sure to delight both the classicist and the general reader, and to captivate a new generation of homers students. The odyssey, homer, narrated by ian mckellen much madness. His career spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. People who liked the odyssey also liked these free titles.

This is not a reflection on fagles translation or ian mckellen s narration which are both 5 stars. His appearances on stage, on screen, and on television have been numerous. There are several different versions of the odyssey available on audible. It was the ultimate adventure, with the waves and the. Fishpond australia, the odyssey by homer sir ian mckellen read buy. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Dec, 2019 the odyssey by homer, translated by robert eagles, narrated be ian mckellen.

Sir ian mckellen audio books radio shows recordings. The odyssey by homer, translated by robert eagles, narrated be ian mckellen. The odyssey bks 89 by english 1 h audiobooks a podcast on. With sir ian s mesmerizing reading, its almost as if you are there. Ian mckellen, homer, robert fagles translator, penguin audio. The odyssey, homer, narrated by ian mckellen posted on december 29, 20 december 30, 20 by dana if you have an audible membership, you should totally use one of your credits to purchase the odyssey read by ian mckellen. The iliad audiobook homer, ian johnston translator. Ian mckellen audiobooks audiobook narrator download. Its a deeply satisfying experience to listen to mckellen s subtle, resonant voice weave the story. The odyssey began as an oral story, so its only fitting to listen along to this heros journey.

It was the ultimate adventure, with the waves and the water and the arrival on strange shores. Widely regarded as one of greatest stage and screen actors both in his native great britain and internationally, twice nominated for the oscar and recipient of every major theatrical award in the uk and us, ian murray mckellen was born on may 25, 1939 in burnley, lancashire, england, to margery lois sutcliffe and denis. Sir ian mckellen is internationally renowned as the leading british actor of his generation. A benefit performance of oscar wilde s great poem, introduced by neil dartlett and read by ian mckellen, stephen fry, neil tennant, bette. Read on the scribd mobile app download the free scribd mobile app to read anytime, anywhere. Im curious to listen to an audiobook of emily wilsons translation, but yeah i havent heard that its out yet. This is not a reflection on fagles translation or ian mckellens. The odyssey is literatures grandest evocation of every mans journey through life. I know its been out for years, but it was news to me you just need thirteen hours of time. Bernard knox homers bestloved poem, recounting odysseus wanderings after.

As you might imagine if you have ever seen mckellen act, he is a masterful reader. 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. The odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being the iliad, attributed to the poet homer. I know its been out for years, but it was news to me you just need. Are there any other exciting audiobooks of core texts you have stumbled upon. The odyssey audiobook homer, robert fagles translator. His shakespeare performances on stage and screen are legendary. Sir ian murray mckellen ch cbe born 25 may 1939 is an english actor. Widely regarded as one of greatest stage and screen actors both in his native great britain and internationally, twice nominated for the. In the myths and legends that are retold here, the energy and poetry of homers original is captured in a bold.

Written by homer, robert fagles translator, narrated by ian mckellen. The odyssey is the greatest adventure story ever written, and one of the great epic masterpieces of western literature for almost 3,000 years, it has been a storehouse of ancient greek folklore and myth. Sir ian mckellen is among the most highly acclaimed actors in the englishspeaking world. The odyssey bks 1618 by english 1 h audiobooks a podcast. With wit and wile, odysseus meets the challenges of gods and monsters. It is the fagles translation, which i had not previously read. Librivox recording of the odyssey, by homer transl. Fagles chose to preserve the iambic pentameter form which, as ian mckellen presents it, is never singsong but always singing.

The odyssey, homer, narrated by ian mckellen much madness is. Nov 29, 2005 the odyssey audiobook written by homer. My current favorite odyssey audiobook is ian mckellen narrating the unabridged. Theres an audiobook version of homers odyssey, read by sir ian mckellen a. Bernard knox homers bestloved poem, recounting odysseus wanderings after the trojan war. The odyssey by homer read by sir ian mckellen unabridged audio book cd. In the myths and legends that are retold here, the energy and poetry of homers original is captured in a. 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 is sure to delight both the classicist.

The odyssey, homer, narrated by ian mckellen posted on december 29, 20 december 30, 20 by dana if you have an audible membership, you should totally use one of your credits to purchase the. The odyssey audiobook homer, robert fagles translator audible. The story dances quietly along, pulling the listener toward the inevitable. Fitzgeralds 1961 translation read by dan stevens and robert fagles 1996 translation read by ian mckellan.

The odyssey is the greatest adventure story ever written, and one of the great epic masterpieces of western literature for almost 3,000 years, it has been a storehouse of ancient greek. Ian mckellens voice reading the odyssey is even better. The story dances quietly along, pulling the listener toward the inevitable cadence that concludes each book. Recently i reread it by listening to two different audiobook versions. 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 treasuring for its sheer lyrical mastery. And what better way than with ian mckellen reading to you. Ian mckellen narrated audio books at simply audiobooks. Straight from middle earth, sir ian mckellen gave what must be one of the best audio readings ever recorded. Apr 25, 2017 sir ian mckellen audiobook ian mckellen audiobook odyssey ian mckellen audiobook lord of the rings ian mckellen audiobook audiobook read by ian mckellen the tempest audiobook ian mckellen ian. Like the iliad, the odyssey is culturally, psychologically, and aesthetically fascinating, moving, and entertaining. He is the recipient of six laurence olivier awards, a tony award, a golden globe award, a screen actors guild award, a bif award, two saturn awards, four drama desk. His versatility and preeminence in modern work as well as the classics have earned him over forty important acting awards. Im drawn towards the ian mckellen one, but the audio quality seems absymal. It is also our very first novel, if we think of it in terms of romantic plot development, realistic characterizations, frequent change of.