Claudius, and his film credits include henry v, gosford park, and hamlet. Derek jacobi has 168 books on goodreads with 9126 ratings. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. I confess i have not made it through his narration of the iliad or the. The audio is read by sir derek jacobi and is a collection of 16 poems that contain an assortment of bestiary verse and fairy tale rhyme. 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. In the night garden, to the audio book version of the iliad, has brought him to. 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. It is a stunning recording that captures all the characters in their own charming and mysterious ways. Jacobis hamlet had, by that point, become the toast of three continents. Homer, robert fagles translator, derek jacobi narrator. I confess i have not made it through his narration of the iliad or the history of. This is an abridged cassette audiobook, with booklet, in cardboard box, in very good condition, box does show some wear around edges, but tapes are in very good condition, play time approx.
His translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and have become the standard. The odyssey is one of two epic poems that survived from ancient greece. Jacobi is a great actor, but he tends to overact when reading the iliad by, for instance, stretching long vowels, and his audiobook is an abridgement. The odyssey audiobook homer, emily wilson translator audible. This great epic poem, attributed to homer, deals also with the anger of the hero, achilles, who has been slighted by the great general, agamemnon. Prince hamlet is told by his fathers ghost that his uncle claudius has murdered him and married his widow.
Perhaps the greatest poem of the western world, homers the iliad unfolds the story of fifty critical days near the end of the trojan war. In 2001, he provided the voice of duke theseus in the. With a commanding stage presence, jacobi has had a hugely successful stage and screen career, which includes his appearance in productions such as hamlet and oedipus the king. Robert fagless vigorous, celebrated translation of the iliad receives a lively and engaging reading from renowned actor derek jacobi in this abridged. The identity of the composer of the odyssey and the iliad is a matter of some speculation. Lewis the voyage of the dawn treader may be the reason books on tape were invented. Achilles has quarreled with agamemnon and sulks in his tent, while hector brings his trojans to the brink of victory.
The oxford union is the worlds most prestigious debating society, with an unparalleled reputation for bringing international guests and speakers to oxford. The iliad by homer derek jacobi reads the opening, translated by. Derek jacobi, perhaps best known for his performance in the title role of the celebrated masterpiece theatre presentation of i, claudius, brings the rich and powerful poetry vibrantly to life. Classics in audio series homer author john lescault narrator 2003 the iliad. Achilles kills hector in a duel, hector predicts achilles own death as he lies dying. Though stevens speeds up in the heat of the moment, he reads with perfect clarity, intelligence, and passion. Sir derek george jacobi, cbe born october 22nd, 1938 is a british actor and. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. He is particularly known for the roles of i claudius and brother caedfael, both of which he has recorded for audiobook. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. His narrations have won him eleven audiofile earphones awards. Derek jacobi, from shakespeare to slapstick derek jacobi is one of great britains leading actors, with decades of work for film, tv and the stage.
Jacobi has also done the narration for an audio book version of the iliad, and. Robert fagless vigorous, celebrated translation of the iliad receives a lively and engaging reading from renowned actor derek jacobi in this abridged production of homers classic. Release the iliad by homer read by sir derek jacobi. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 7 days to finish once started. The iliad audiobook by homer, robert fagles translator.
Anyone who buys a full length video of a good performance of hamlet, such as kenneth branagh, derek jacobi not full length, oliver 1948 hamlet and get an arden edition copy to. The iliad, together with the odyssey, is one of two ancient greek epic poems traditionally attributed to homer. The ancients believed it was a bard called homer, although they disagreed about biographical details. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The shakesperience takes you from the page to the stage with audio embedded right in the scenes. The iliad by homer robert fagles trans read by derek jacobi. Set near the end of the trojan war, the story is less a battlefield drama than a grandscale, ancient soap opera in which a trifling contest among. When the ghost of the father appears, then, to reveal to hamlet that he was murdered by his own usurping brother, the prince vows vengence. Fitzgeralds supple verse is ideally suited for audio, recounting the story of odysseus long journey back to his wife and home after the trojan war.
Sir derek jacobi has had a long and distinguished career. Sir derek george jacobi cbe is an english actor and stage director. From john gielguds lifelong association with the play, both as star and director, via david warners student prince to derek jacobi and kenneth branaghs involvement with television and cinematic. He played laertes in the national theatres inaugural production of hamlet opposite peter otoole in 1963. Anton lesser, one of britains finest audiobook stars, brings this great classic to life. Preeminent british classical actor of the first postolivier generation, derek jacobi was knighted in 1994 for his services to the theatre, and, in fact, is only the second to enjoy the honor of holding two knighthoods, danish and english olivier was the other. Performance audio first in a line of groundbreaking ebooks, hamlet. Tolkien, and two abridged versions of i, claudius by robert graves.
Classics on cassette homer the iliad, read by derek jacobi. Jacobi has narrated audio book versions of the iliad, the voyage of the dawn treader by c. Listen to the odyssey audiobook by homer, emily wilson translator, narrated by claire danes. To be honest, i preferred derek jacobis more macho recording of the iliad. Macmillan audio is delighted to publish the first ever audio edition of this classic work, the greatest of all epic poems. Homer author derek jacobi narrator 2000 iliad and odyssey. 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. The iliad livre audio homer, robert fagles translator. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. To see and listen to derek jacobi, starring in pbs last tango in. Nib shakespeare hamlet, old vic company, derek jacobi, timothy west, cassettes. Buy the iliad abridged edition by homer, knox, professor bernard, jacobi, derek, fagles, professor robert isbn.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Sir derek george jacobi cbe b 1938 is an english actor and stage director a forceful, commanding stage presence,1 jacobi has enjoyed a successful stage career, appearing in such stage productions as hamlet,2 uncle vanya,3 and oedipus the king. Hamlet, prince of denmark a bbc radio classic drama. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. When old hamlet, king of denmark, suffers an untimely death and is succeeded by his brother who in turn marries his widow his son, the prince hamlet, is already highly distressed. Rodney bennetts television adaptation of hamlet stars derek jacobi as the most complex of all shakespeare s characters. Twice awarded the laurence olivier award, a primetime emmy award and a tony award, derek jacobi now narrates the audio version of charles dickens martin chuzzlewit.
Corin redgrave, and derek jacobi perform shakespeares historic play about prince hals journey toward kingship, and his ultimate rejection of falstaff. Derek jacobi is one of britains leading actors, having made his mark on stage, film and television and notably on audiobook. The iliad release by homer read by sir derek jacobi see all versions. The iliad, the opening of book i, translated by robert fagles.
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