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. Robert fagles national endowment for the humanities neh. Marks 19 professor of comparative literature, emeritus, at princeton university. With this modern verse translation of virgils aeneid, fagles completes the classic triptych at the heart of western civilization. Fagless translations of the iliad and the odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands. Jul 05, 2012 buy the aeneid penguin classics reissue by virgil, knox, bernard, fagles, robert isbn. 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 from the awardwinning translator of the iliad and the odyssey comes a brilliant new translation of virgils great epicwith his translations of homers classic poems, robert fagles gave new life to seminal works of the western canon and became one of the preeminent translators of our time. Robert fagles books list of books by robert fagles. Despite the passage of centuries, aeneas remains a compelling protagonist, noble. The aeneid virgil 70 bce 19 bce, translated by john dryden 1631 1700 the first six of the poem s twelve books tell the story of aeneas wanderings from troy to italy, and the poems second half treats the trojans ultimately victorious war upon the latins, under whose name aeneas and his trojan followers are destined to be subsumed. Every translation is different, says classicist robert fagles. The aeneid is a latin epic written by virgil in the 1st century bc that tells the legendary story.
Mass market paperback, audio cd odyssey and iliad box set. 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. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. And with professor vandivers 12 instructive lectures, youll enter fully into the gripping tale that virgil tells. 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. Apr 01, 2010 buy the aeneid penguin classics deluxe edition reprint by virgil, fagles, robert isbn. Im participating in a book of the month sort of thing on another forum and i nominated the aeneid. Now, with this stunning modern verse translation, fagles has reintroduced virgils aeneid to a whole new generation, and completed the classical triptych at the heart of western. Fleeing the ashes of troy, aeneas, achilles mighty foe in the iliad, begins an incredible journey to fulfill. Nov 02, 2006 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I wanted it to be in my voice, for better or worse. Search hello select your address select your address. Now, with this stunning modern verse translation, fagles has reintroduced virgils aeneid to a whole new generation.
The aeneid ebook by virgil 9781101201541 rakuten kobo. The identity of the composer of the odyssey and the iliad is a matter of some speculation. The aeneid penguin classics deluxe edition reprint edition. It has to do with the tone of voice of the translator. The aeneid from the awardwinning translator of the iliad and the odyssey comes a brilliant new translation of virgils great epic with his translations of homers classic poems, robert fagles gave new life to seminal works of the western canon and became one of the preeminent translators of our time. His translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold h. 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. The aeneid, prose translation full audiobook youtube. Fleeing the ashes of troy, aeneas, achilles mighty foe in the iliad, begins an incredible journey to fulfill his destiny as the founder of rome.
Bernard knox a new edition of virgils epic work is presented in modern language. Listen to aeneid audiobook by robert fagles, virgil. The result, the winner of the 1991 academy of american poets landon translation award, is a wonderfully accessible iliad that preserves. I was looking for robert fagles translation and when i purchased the kindle version, it was not the fagles version that i received. He taught english and comparative literature for many years at princeton university. September 11, 1933 march 26, 2008 was an american professor, poet, and academic, best known for his many translations of ancient greek and roman classics, especially his acclaimed translations of the epic poems of homer. I also want to be engaging with these ancient works on a yearly basis.
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. Mar 12, 2020 robert fagles s awardwinning translations of homers iliad and odyssey have sold more than a million copies and become classics in their own right. He is the recipient of the 1997 penralph manheim medal for translation and a 1996 award. Textual citations are primarily based on the translation of the aeneid by robert fitzgerald. The aeneid robert fagles audiobook free listen to aeneid audiobook by robert fagles, virgil. I would certainly not recommend the version i purchased images attached because it is not the full book. Written by virgil introduction by bernard knox translated by robert fagles. His translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and have become the standard translations of our era. However, i havent compared it to other translations. Penguin classics deluxe edition by virgil, bernard knox. The aeneid by robert fagles, first edition abebooks. I purchased the kindle version of the aeneid translated by robert fagles from the page advertising fagles version which i already have a copy i intended to test the brilliant audio reading facility on the equally brilliant kindle fire. Virgils aeneid, one of the greatest classical poems, tells the story of aeneas, son of anchises, after the fall of troy.
This is not a reflection on fagles translation or ian mckellens narration which are both 5 stars. The title of this book is the aeneid penguin classics deluxe edition and it was written by virgil, robert fagles translator, bernard knox introduction. Hello select your address best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons amazonbasics gift cards customer service sell registry. Jun 28, 2014 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. Robert fagles s latest achievement completes the magnificent triptych of western epics. Retaining all of the gravitas and humanity of the original, this powerful blend of. Robert fagles new translation of the aeneid is a fluid, lyrical rendering of the epic. Thankfully, prior to his current death, fagles also translated virgils aeneid. The ancients believed it was a bard called homer, although they disagreed about biographical details. One of the worlds leading classicists, whose versions of the iliad and the odyssey have sold more than a million copies, fagles brings a contemporary vigor to virgils lines.
The aeneid title the aeneid statement of responsibility virgil. Robert fagles, whose acclaimed translations of homers iliad and odyssey were welcomed as major publishing events. Discount prices on books by robert fagles, including titles like the aeneid penguin classics. The aeneid audiobook written by virgil, robert fagles. In this brilliant translation, robert fagles brings the vigor of contemporary language to homers 2,700yearold tale. Discover other books like this, author exclusives, and more. I have the most recent one, by robert fagles, on audio disc. The listed critical essays and books will be invaluable for writing essays and papers on the aeneid. Here is the muchanticipated new translation of virgils epic poem from the award winning translator robert fagles. An unsparing portrait of a man caught between love, duty, and fate, the aeneid redefines passion, nobility, and courage for our times. I dont recall what podcast or who discussed it, but it intrigued me enough to add it to this years list.
Robert fagles has books on goodreads with 1881558 ratings. Each has a distinctive badge, each comes with its own vocal dna, he says. 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. A sweeping story of arms and heroism, the aeneid follows the adventures of aeneas, who flees the ashes of troy to embark upon a tortuous course that brings him to italy and fulfills his destiny as founder of the roman people. The aeneid audiobook by virgil 9781429508445 rakuten kobo. It was commonly thought that he lived on chios, an isl. The great epic of western literature, translated by the acclaimed classicist robert fagles a penguin classic robert fagles, winner of the penralph manheim medal for translation and a 1996 academy award in literature from the american academy of arts and letters, presents us with homers bestloved and most accessible poem in a stunning. The aeneid audio book by vergilius maro, publius, 70 b. Mar 26, 2008 fagles was born in philadelphia, pennsylvania, the son of charles fagles, a lawyer, and vera voynow fagles, an architect. The aeneid is the great national epic of ancient rome, and one of the most important works of literature ever written. Derek jacobi recorded the iliad, ian mckellen read the odyssey, and later simon callow recorded the aeneid. The iliad audiobook homer, robert fagles translator. In robert fagles s new english translation of the aeneid, virgils ancient war horse emerges as a work of surpassing beauty, feeling and even relevance. The odyssey audiobook homer, robert fagles translator.
Robert fagles new translation of the aeneid is a fluid. Join aeneas on his long journey west from ruined troy to the founding of a new nation in italy, and see how he weaves a rich network of compelling human themes. 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. I listened to the very beginning and thought it was excellent. He attended amherst college, graduating in 1955 with a bachelor of arts degree. Its spoken force is what gives fagles version its unique quality.
Featuring an illuminating introduction to virgils world by. A suggested list of literary criticism on virgils the aeneid. Coetzee robert fagles s translation of the aeneid is a majestic achievement. The aeneid by virgil and robert fagles penguin random house.
The aeneid audiobook by robert fitzgerald translator. The aeneid audiobook by virgil, read by simon callow. Fagles was 14, an event that he later said made him particularly susceptible to the persistent father. Now, with this stunning modern verse translation, fagles has reintroduced virgils aeneid to a whole new generation, and completed the classical triptych at the heart of western civilization. The publication of a new translation by fagles is a literary event. Virgil robert fagles this book tells the story of an epic voyage in which aeneas crosses stormy seas, becomes entangled in a tragic love affair with dido of carthage, descends to the world of the dead all the way. 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. Now, his stunning modern verse translation of virgils aeneid is poised to do the same. It would be a disaster, monet and cost no justification the kindle cost is a giveaway. Indeed the version i received was only books 1 to 7 just half of the aeneid.
And in the aeneid, virgils poem about the origins of rome, though his hero, aeneas, and the trojan invaders of italy are to build the city from which rome will eventually be founded, there is a constant and vibrant undertone of sympathy for and identification with the italians, which becomes a major. I heard someone discuss robert fagles version of the aeneid somewhere most likely on a podcast. Here is the muchanticipated new translation of virgils epic poem from the awardwinning translator robert fagles. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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. If you look up any line in the poem that is particularly dear to your heart, chances are that you will forget that you are reading a translation, so high is the quality of fagles s english poem. 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. This beautifully produced edition of the aeneid will be eagerly sought by readers desiring to complete their fagles collectionand the attention it. Penguin classics deluxe edition by virgil, bernard knox, et al.