An american poet and classicist, richmond lattimores translation of the odyssey is widely considered among the best available in the english language. A newly updated edtion, including a new introduction and notes by richard martin, of the gold standard of translations for generations. Written by homer, richmond lattimore translator, narrated by charlton griffin. The richmond lattimore translation is available on audible, read by charlton. It is read by a number of different volunteer narrators at librivox and the quality sounds pretty good for each of them. The iliad of homer by richmond lattimore home facebook. Iliad 1 lines 192 translated by richmond lattimore read by jamey. Professor lattimore, holding closely to the original metres, has prod. Listening to charlton griffins reading of richmond lattimores translation of the iliad was a wonderful experience. Griffin is good at modifying the pitch and tone of his voice to evoke the different genders and ages and moods and agendas of the various characters. The iliad, together with the odyssey, is one of two ancient greek epic poems. I thoroughly savored this audio version of the iliad, often smiling with appreciation for homers story, lattimore s translation, and griffins reading.
Translated by richmond lattimore though i do not know greek, i have read the translations by e. An iliad for the twentyfirst century, this magnificent new translation by stephen mitchell sets the highest standards for beauty, accuracy, and aliveness. When he lived is unknown herodotus estimates that homer lived 400 years. The title of this book is the iliad of homer and it was written by homer, richmond lattimore translator, richard martin introduction. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. In addition, the chicago homer includes english and german translations, in particular lattimores iliad, james huddlestons odyssey, daryl hines translations of hesiod and the homeric. For thousands of years, homers ancient epic poem the iliad has enchanted readers from around the world. The chicago homer is a multilingual database that uses the search and display capabilities of electronic texts to make the distinctive features of early greek epic accessible to readers with and without greek. A commentary on the translation of richmond lattimore pdf.
Her compelling 12lecture look at this literary masterpiece whether its the work of many authors or the vision of a single blind poet makes. Author homer appears in the iliad of homer subjects achilles, mythological character. The iliad of homer by homer, richmond lattimore 9780226470498. Richmond alexander lattimore may 6, 1906 february 26, 1984 was an american poet and classicist known for his translations of the greek classics, especially his versions of the iliad and odyssey.
In 24 books of dactylic hexameter verse, it details the. Waiting for him at home is his wife who has remained faithful during his years in the war. I thoroughly savored this audio version of the iliad, often smiling with appreciation for homers story, lattimores translation, and griffins reading. The iliad audiobook homer, richmond lattimore translator. The iliad of homer translated with an introduction by. The iliad of homer translated with an introduction by richmond lattimore details trove. The iliad stands as the oldest work of european literature still in existence. Theyre now added to our list of free audio books, and we have.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Richmond lattimores iliad of homer which the university of chicago press recently reissued with a new. Almost every book of the iliad had a middle break in it where there would suddenly be a 515 second silence in the. His translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and have become the standard. A must for school and community library audiobook collections, this parmenides audio. I have also listened to lombardos audio version of his own translation. Almost every book of the iliad had a middle break in it where there. An attractive copy of one of the best translations of the iliad superbly illustrated by one of the great book designers of all time per audrey niffeneger, bright and clean. It is much heralded but more scholarly and more difficult to read than other modern. The iliad audiobook by homer, richmond lattimore translator. A must for school and community library audiobook collections, this parmenides audio 12 cd, 15 hour edition of the iliad is enthusiastically recommended for all listeners searching for. And now, thanks to ian johnston of vancouver island university, you can find online numerous english.
His honors include awards from the national institute of arts and letters and the american council of. Isbn 0226469409 while nearly everyone may be familiar with. For sixty years, thats how homer has begun the iliad in english, in richmond lattimores faithful translationthe gold standard for generations of students and general readers this longawaited new edition of lattimores iliad is designed to bring the book. Richmond lattimores iliad of homer which the university of chicago press recently reissued with a new introduction by richard. Except for fragments, it contains all the texts of these poems in the original greek. This longawaited new edition of lattimores iliad is designed to bring the book. Lattimore breathes modern life into homers epic, bringing this classic work of heroes, monsters, vengeful gods, treachery, and redemption to life for modern readers. Iliad by richmond lattimore, first edition abebooks. Richmond lattimores iliad and the university of chicago press. Listen to the iliad audiobook by homer, richmond lattimore translator, narrated by charlton griffin. Martin from stanford university 3 hours book 1 start. Charlton griffin, homer, richmond lattimore translator, audio connoisseur.
Process, principles, and collaboration integrated business management series j. A commentary on the translation of richmond lattimore pdf free. Lattimore is alert to homers effects, particularly his play with consonant sounds. And this version, narrated by charlton griffin and translated by richmond lattimore is by far my favorite. Poet and classicist richmond lattimore first published passages from his verse translation of the iliad in the 1945 anthology war and the poet. Rieu published by penguin, stanley lombardo, and richmond lattimore. Oct 31, 2011 lattimore is alert to homers effects, particularly his play with consonant sounds. The poem is commonly dated to the 8th or 7th century bc, and many scholars believe it is the oldest extant work of literature in the greek language, making it the first work of european literature. Macmillan audio is delighted to publish the first ever audio edition of this classic work, the greatest of all epic poems. The iliad lattimore book one charlton griffin youtube.
Richmond lattimore, whose rerings of the iliad and the odyssey of homer, the odes of pindar, and the plays of aeschylus, euripides, and aristophanes set new standards for greek translations. Im jamey hecht, and in this video i read most of book one of homers iliad in the richmond lattimore translation. And now, thanks to ian johnston of vancouver island university, you can find online numerous english translations of homers great epic poems, including some by major literary heavyweights. Was much appreciated for a casual first time reader it is written with the lattimore translation in mind but i used it with fagles version with no problems. A new translation of homers iliad, with introduction, notes, synopsis, and glossary. This longawaited new edition of lattimores iliad is designed to bring the book into the twentyfirst centurynwhile leaving the poem as firmly rooted in ancient. In 24 books of dactylic hexameter verse, it details the events of the few days near the end of the trojan war, focusing on the withdrawal of. Sep 19, 2011 for sixty years, thats how homer has begun the iliad in english, in richmond lattimores faithful translationthe gold standard for generations of students and general readers. This longawaited new edition of lattimores iliad is designed to bring the book into the twentyfirst centurywhile leaving the poem as firmly rooted in ancient. Lattimore s verse has great dignity but for me not nearly so much clarity, and nowhere near the visceral. Sadly, the audiobook of lattimores iliad seems to be abridged, according to one.
Book fifteen, selections from lines 696745 book sixteen, selections from lines 1857 book eighteen, selections from lines 1616. Richmond lattimore being the one most often recommended. A commentary on the translation of richmond lattimore full audiobook epub download demand management best practices. Richmond lattimores introduction the iliad of homer richmond lattimores introduction to his translation of the iliad of homer appeared in editions published from 1951 to 2011. A commentary on the translation of richmond lattimore free download pdf. Homer richmond lattimore a greek epic poem 8th century b. Listening to charlton griffins reading of richmond lattimore s translation of the iliad was a wonderful experience. Richmond lattimore, whose rerings of the iliad and the odyssey of homer, the odes of pindar, and the plays of aeschylus, euripides, and aristophanes set new standards for greek translations, was for many years professor of greek at bryn mawr. Two small 14 gently closed tears to rear jacket edge. This longawaited new edition of lattimores iliad is designed to bring the book into the twentyfirst centurywhile leaving the. In the western classical tradition, homer greek is considered the author of the iliad and the odyssey, and is revered as the greatest of ancient greek epic poets these epics lie at the beginning of the western canon of literature, and have had an enormous influence on the history of literature.
Johnstons list features translations of the iliad by thomas hobbes 1675, george chapman 1614, alexander pope 1720, william cullen bryant 1870, samuel butler 1888, and richmond lattimore 1951, along with accompanying versions of the odyssey. When you join professor vandiver for this lecture series on the iliad, youll come to understand what has enthralled and gripped so many people. Project gutenberg has several editions of this ebook. Ross publishing integrated business management series full audiobook. Classicist, translator, and poet richmond alexander lattimore was born in paotingfu, china, and homeschooled there by his father, a language professor for the chinese government.
Written by homer, richmond lattimore translator, audiobook narrated by charlton griffin. Sing, goddess, the anger of peleus son achilleus and its devastation. For sixty years, thats how homer has begun the iliad in english, in richmond lattimores faithful translationthe gold standard for generations of students and general readers. It is much heralded but more scholarly and more difficult to read than other modern versions. For sixty years, thats how homer has begun the iliad in english, in richmond lattimores faithful translationnthe gold standard for generations of students and general readers. In 1946, lattimore sent an early version of book 1. Johnstons list features translations of the iliad by thomas hobbes 1675, george chapman 1614, alexander pope 1720. The publication of a new translation by fagles is a literary event. A useful companion to the iliad providing context, scholarly analysis and explaining some the more obscure lines and references. Both the iliad and the odyssey have had numerous adaptations, including several film versions of each. The iliad, together with the odyssey, is one of two ancient greek epic poems traditionally attributed to homer. Enhanced with an introduction read by susan sarandon, this audio book edition of the iliad fully captures the epic nature of this story of an ancient tragedy.
Homers iliad recounts the events of a few momentous weeks in the protracted 10year war between the invading achaeans. Homer richmond lattimore richard martin the iliad of homer pdf. A newly updated edtion, including a new introduction and notes by richard martin, of the gold standard of translations for generations of students. Translated and with an introduction by richmond lattimore.