Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. In 2001, he provided the voice of duke theseus in the. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Macmillan audio is delighted to publish the first ever audio edition of this classic work, the greatest of all epic poems. 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. 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. Sir derek jacobi has had a long and distinguished career. To be honest, i preferred derek jacobis more macho recording of the iliad.
He is particularly known for the roles of i claudius and brother caedfael, both of which he has recorded for audiobook. The iliad by homer derek jacobi reads the opening, translated by. Sir derek george jacobi cbe is an english actor and stage director. Performance audio first in a line of groundbreaking ebooks, hamlet. Jacobi has also done the narration for an audio book version of the iliad, and. Anton lesser, one of britains finest audiobook stars, brings this great classic to life. Corin redgrave, and derek jacobi perform shakespeares historic play about prince hals journey toward kingship, and his ultimate rejection of falstaff. He played laertes in the national theatres inaugural production of hamlet opposite peter otoole in 1963. Release the iliad by homer read by sir derek jacobi.
It is a stunning recording that captures all the characters in their own charming and mysterious ways. 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. Derek jacobi is one of britains leading actors, having made his mark on stage, film and television and notably on audiobook. 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. Classics on cassette homer the iliad, read by derek jacobi. The iliad, together with the odyssey, is one of two ancient greek epic poems traditionally attributed to homer. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The odyssey audiobook homer, emily wilson translator audible. 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. 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. 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.
In the night garden, to the audio book version of the iliad, has brought him to. 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. To see and listen to derek jacobi, starring in pbs last tango in. The shakesperience takes you from the page to the stage with audio embedded right in the scenes. The oxford union is the worlds most prestigious debating society, with an unparalleled reputation for bringing international guests and speakers to oxford. Achilles has quarreled with agamemnon and sulks in his tent, while hector brings his trojans to the brink of victory. The iliad, the opening of book i, translated by robert fagles. Robert fagless vigorous, celebrated translation of the iliad receives a lively and engaging reading from renowned actor derek jacobi in this abridged. 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. Though stevens speeds up in the heat of the moment, he reads with perfect clarity, intelligence, and passion. Jacobi has narrated audio book versions of the iliad, the voyage of the dawn treader by c. 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. Classics in audio series homer author john lescault narrator 2003 the iliad.
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. The iliad release by homer read by sir derek jacobi see all versions. Hamlet, prince of denmark a bbc radio classic drama. 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. His translations of both the iliad and odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and have become the standard. I confess i have not made it through his narration of the iliad or the. Rodney bennetts television adaptation of hamlet stars derek jacobi as the most complex of all shakespeare s characters. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 7 days to finish once started.
October 22, 2008 eminent british actor and director derek jacobi celebrates his. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. 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. The iliad audiobook by homer, robert fagles translator. 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. The odyssey is one of two epic poems that survived from ancient greece. 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. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Jacobis hamlet had, by that point, become the toast of three continents.
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. Listen to the odyssey audiobook by homer, emily wilson translator, narrated by claire danes. 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. Sir derek george jacobi, cbe born october 22nd, 1938 is a british actor and. The iliad by homer robert fagles trans read by derek jacobi. Claudius, and his film credits include henry v, gosford park, and hamlet. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Nib shakespeare hamlet, old vic company, derek jacobi, timothy west, cassettes. Homer author derek jacobi narrator 2000 iliad and odyssey. The ancients believed it was a bard called homer, although they disagreed about biographical details. Buy the iliad abridged edition by homer, knox, professor bernard, jacobi, derek, fagles, professor robert isbn.
I confess i have not made it through his narration of the iliad or the history of. 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. Achilles kills hector in a duel, hector predicts achilles own death as he lies dying.
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