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Jason and the Golden Fleece
- The Argonautica
- De: Apollonius of Rhodes, R. C. Seaton - translator, Nicolas Soames - translator
- Narrado por: Jonathan Keeble
- Duración: 6 h y 17 m
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Jason and the Golden Fleece is one of the finest tales of Ancient Greece, an epic journey of adventure and trial standing beside similar stories of Perseus, Theseus and the Labours of Heracles. The finest classic account comes from Apollonius of Rhodes, the Greek poet of the 3rd century BCE and librarian at Alexandria. Though less well-known than Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, and much shorter, it is an epic poem which is both exciting and moving, with remarkably vivid portraits of the main characters, Jason and Medea.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Varied but unemotional
- De Tad Davis en 04-25-19
De: Apollonius of Rhodes, y otros
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Bulfinch’s Mythology
- The Age of Fable, or Stories of Gods and Heroes
- De: Thomas Bulfinch
- Narrado por: Jonathan Cowley
- Duración: 13 h y 52 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 68
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First published in three separate volumes from 1855 to 1863, Bulfinch's Mythology quickly became the standard source of classic tales from ancient Greece and Rome, the Norse tradition, and beyond. This edition contains the full text of The Age of Fable, or Stories of Gods and Heroes, the first volume of Bulfinch's seminal work. From stories of the Greek gods of Mt. Olympus to retellings of the Iliad and the Odyssey, from descriptions of mythological monsters to tales of Hindu and Egyptian deities, Bulfinch's versions of these classic stories bring their characters to life.
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4 out of 5 stars
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new stories, and covers alot.
- De Felisa Kay en 03-28-17
De: Thomas Bulfinch
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Beowulf
- De: Robert K. Gordon, translator
- Narrado por: Robertson Dean
- Duración: 2 h y 46 m
- Versión completa
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Beowulf is considered the finest heroic poem in Old English. It celebrates the character and exploits of Beowulf, a young nobleman and warrior, as he proves his superhuman strength and endurance. He also represents the ideal lord and vassal, rewarding his men generously and accomplishing glorious deeds to honor his king.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Translator Preferred
- De JerryT en 05-10-05
De: Robert K. Gordon, y otros
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Beowulf: The New Translation
- De: Gerald J. Davis
- Narrado por: John Hanks
- Duración: 3 h y 12 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 83
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The origins, history and authorship of Beowulf are shrouded in uncertainty. This heroic epic probably began, as most do, with a wandering troubadour strumming a stringed instrument, sitting before a hearth-fire, and singing the verses to a spellbound audience arrayed before him. Beowulf is a rousing adventure story, filled with intrepid heroes, monsters and fire-breathing dragons, which can be listened to for the sheer enjoyment of the tale.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Hard to follow as audio
- De CSterle en 10-14-14
De: Gerald J. Davis
![The Scarlet Plague [Classic Tales Edition] Audiolibro Por Jack London arte de portada](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61FhtSpkE8L._SL320_.jpg)
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The Scarlet Plague [Classic Tales Edition]
- De: Jack London
- Narrado por: B.J. Harrison
- Duración: 2 h y 18 m
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Twelve billionaires rule the United States, while those called freemen are forced to serve the rich. But that was 60 years ago, before the Scarlet Plague. In this post-apocalyptic novella, a ragged and tattered old man tells his progeny of what life was like before The Scarlet Plague appeared - and wiped out civilization as they knew it.
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5 out of 5 stars
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wonderful listen very relevant today!
- De Johnny en 12-02-17
De: Jack London
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Paradise Lost & Paradise Regained
- De: John Milton
- Narrado por: Charlton Griffin
- Duración: 16 h y 9 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 865
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 732
Paradise Lost, along with its companion piece, Paradise Regained, remain the most successful attempts at Greco-Roman style epic poetry in the English language. Remarkably enough, they were written near the end of John Milton's amazing life, a bold testimonial to his mental powers in old age. And, since he had gone completely blind in 1652, 15 years prior to Paradise Lost, he dictated it and all his other works to his daughter.
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5 out of 5 stars
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SELL YOUR SHIRT FOR THIS AUDIO BOOK!
- De thomas en 04-23-11
De: John Milton
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The Plays of Sophocles
- Oedipus the King, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone
- De: Sophocles
- Narrado por: David McCallion
- Duración: 5 h y 2 m
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Sophocles was born at Colonus, near Athens in about 496 BC and is considered to be one of the premier playwrights of Greek tragedy. His stories may have been filled with strife, but Sophocles himself was prosperous and came from a good family. It is said that he was handsome, wealthy, and a highly respected citizen of Athens. During his life, he wrote over 120 plays and was instrumental in how plays would eventually be performed, including the addition of stage props.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Bad Dialogue
- De Zoe Olvera en 08-12-18
De: Sophocles
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Oedipus the King
- De: Sophocles
- Narrado por: full cast
- Duración: 1 h y 46 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 352
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In Sophocles' tragedy, Oedipus discovers that he has been caught in his terrible destiny, unknowingly murdering his father and marrying his mother.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Superb
- De Mark en 11-24-09
De: Sophocles
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Roman Mythology: Captivating Roman Myths of Roman Gods, Goddesses, Heroes and Mythological Creatures
- De: Matt Clayton
- Narrado por: Randy Whitlow
- Duración: 3 h y 42 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 13
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If you're looking for a collection of Roman myths that speaks to all ages then keep listening....Feats of strength and skill, monsters, magic, divine interventions, and the overcoming of impossible odds by larger-than-life figures all feature in this audiobook. The Roman myths contained in this collection will be brought to life so all the details are more than merely a bunch of dry facts. Not only does this audiobook offer captivating stories for you to enjoy, but it also gives you impressive knowledge about history.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I'm Happy With This
- De Autumn in Spring en 09-15-18
De: Matt Clayton
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Samson Agonistes
- De: John Milton
- Narrado por: David de Keyser, Philip Madoc, Matthew Morgan, y otros
- Duración: 1 h y 51 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 65
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Samson Agonistes, the 'dramatic poem' by John Milton, was published in 1671, three years before the poet's death. Written in the form of a Greek tragedy, with the Chorus commenting on the action, it follows the biblical story of the blind Samson as he wreaks his revenge on the Philistines who have imprisoned him. A powerful subject, with a personal resonance for the blind Milton, it is a perfect work for the medium of audiobook where poetry and drama can be balanced equally.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Unbelievable
- De Anonymous User en 11-06-20
De: John Milton
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Faust
- De: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- Narrado por: David McCallion
- Duración: 5 h y 6 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 54
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Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, is a poem, translated by Bayard Taylor, which tells the beautiful and emotional story of a man who has seen and done it all. However, despite all of his learning and education, his life still feels empty and unaccomplished. He believes wholeheartedly that there is something else out there. Faust, having exhausted all other fields of study, turns to magic for fulfillment. He summons the devil and makes a pact - that if the devil can show him something rewarding and fulfilling, he will give the devil his soul.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Misleading
- De Grant Pajak en 03-29-17
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Idylls of the King
- De: Alfred Tennyson
- Narrado por: Charlton Griffin
- Duración: 12 h y 31 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 199
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The Arthurian legend of Camelot has been told many times, but never better than by Alfred Tennyson. Employing some of the most stirring and beautiful blank verse ever written, Tennyson crafted his version of the Knights of the Round Table over the course of nearly fifty years, completing it in 1885. Despite the length of time, Tennyson managed to maintain a high level of style and continuity throughout.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beautiful poetry
- De Roger en 01-15-08
De: Alfred Tennyson
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The Song of Roland
- De: Unknown
- Narrado por: A Full Cast
- Duración: 2 h y 56 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 199
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Since his youth, living in poverty in a cave in Italy, Roland's mother has taught him that someday he will be a brave hero like his father, Milon, and serve with the great army of Charlemagne. He learns from her that he is descended from great heroes of old and that his mother is Charlemagne's sister, the Princess Bertha.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Surprisingly Excellent!
- De Paul en 06-14-11
De: Unknown
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The Metamorphoses
- De: Ovid
- Narrado por: Charlton Griffin
- Duración: 16 h y 11 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 502
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An undeniable masterpiece of Western Civilization, The Metamorphoses is a continuous narrative that covers all the Olympian legends, seamlessly moving from one story to another in a splendid panorama of savage beauty, charm, and wit. All of the gods and heroes familiar to us are represented. Such familiar legends as Hercules, Perseus and Medusa, Daedelus and Icarus, Diana and Actaeon, and many others, are breathtakingly recreated.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Not that translation mentioned in Amazon reviews
- De IPEVOINC en 05-24-13
De: Ovid
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The Song of Roland
- De: Michael A. H. Newth - translator
- Narrado por: Greg Marston, Summe Williams, Julian DouglasSmith
- Duración: 4 h y 4 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 80
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The Song of Roland is acknowledged today as the first masterpiece of French vernacular literature and one of the world’s greatest epic poems. Written down around the year 1090, The Song of Roland finely crafted verses tell of the betrayal and defeat of Charlemagne’s beloved nephew at the Pass of Roncevaux in the Pyrenees and of the revenge subsequently sought on his behalf.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Excellent production
- De Tad Davis en 11-09-11
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Medea
- De: Euripides
- Narrado por: Jonathan Waters
- Duración: 1 h y 28 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 119
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Medea is an ancient Greek tragedy written by Euripides, based upon the myth of Jason and Medea and first produced in 431 BC. The plot centers on the actions of Medea, a former princess of the "barbarian" kingdom of Colchis, and the wife of Jason; she finds her position in the Greek world threatened as Jason leaves her for a Greek princess of Corinth. Medea takes vengeance on Jason by murdering Jason's new wife as well as her own children, after which she escapes to Athens to start a new life.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great Narrator makes this story work
- De cosmitron en 08-02-18
De: Euripides
Las personas que vieron esto también vieron...
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The Aeneid
- De: Virgil
- Narrado por: Simon Callow
- Duración: 12 h y 26 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 952
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 755
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 747
The publication of a new translation by Fagles is a literary event. His translations of both the Iliad and Odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and have become the standard translations of our era. Now, with this stunning modern verse translation, Fagles has reintroduced Virgil's Aeneid to a whole new generation, and completed the classical triptych at the heart of Western civilization.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good but the chapters aren't IN ORDER
- De Maggie en 10-18-17
De: Virgil
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The Aeneid
- De: Virgil
- Narrado por: Charlton Griffin
- Duración: 15 h y 36 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 568
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 418
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 413
The Aeneid represents one of the greatest cultural and artistic achievements of Western Civilization. Within the brooding and melancholy atmosphere of Virgil's pious masterpiece lies the mythic story of Aeneas and his flight from burning Troy, taking with him across the Mediterranean the survivors of the Greek onslaught. Aeneas, after many travails and adventures, including a love affair with Dido Queen of Carthage and a visit to the underworld to see his father, ends up in Italy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An epic in every sense of the word
- De James en 01-06-05
De: Virgil
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The Aeneid
- De: Virgil
- Narrado por: David Collins
- Duración: 13 h y 1 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 61
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The masterpiece of Rome's greatest poet, Virgil's Aeneid has inspired generations of readers and holds a central place in Western literature. The epic tells the story of a group of refugees from the ruined city of Troy, whose attempts to reach a promised land in the West are continually frustrated by the hostile goddess Juno. Finally reaching Italy, their leader, Aeneas, is forced to fight a bitter war against the natives to establish the foundations from which Rome is destined to rise.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great story, but....
- De Tad Davis en 03-19-15
De: Virgil
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The Aeneid
- De: Virgil, Robert Fitzgerald - translator
- Narrado por: Christopher Ravenscroft
- Duración: 8 h y 40 m
- Versión resumida
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General4 out of 5 stars 189
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 162
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 162
Profoundly poetic yet gloriously accessible, this is the best way to experience a work that has remained a centerpiece of Western civilization for 2,000 years. Fitzgerald's rendering speaks directly to the modern listener, inviting us to share the excitement, adventure, and human tears as Aeneas, the warrior hero, escapes from the burning city of Troy, embarks on a long and perilous journey, and eventually, triumphantly establishes a new nation: Rome.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not complete
- De Martin E Sargent en 04-16-16
De: Virgil, y otros
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The Aeneid
- Revised and Expanded Edition
- De: Vergil
- Narrado por: Susanna Braund
- Duración: 10 h y 53 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Narración:3.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 3
A powerful and poignant translation of Vergil’s epic poem, newly equipped with introduction and notes.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Great translation
- De Anonymous User en 11-05-23
De: Vergil
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The Aeneid
- De: Virgil, John Dryden - translator
- Narrado por: Michael Page
- Duración: 13 h y 20 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 117
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 100
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 98
After a century of civil strife in Rome and Italy, the poet Virgil wrote The Aeneid to honor the emperor Augustus by praising Aeneas, Augustus's legendary ancestor. As a patriotic epic imitating Homer, The Aeneid also set out to provide Rome with a literature equal to that of Greece.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Classic
- De T. McG. en 11-13-11
De: Virgil, y otros
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The Aeneid
- De: Virgil
- Narrado por: Simon Callow
- Duración: 12 h y 26 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 952
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 755
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 747
The publication of a new translation by Fagles is a literary event. His translations of both the Iliad and Odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and have become the standard translations of our era. Now, with this stunning modern verse translation, Fagles has reintroduced Virgil's Aeneid to a whole new generation, and completed the classical triptych at the heart of Western civilization.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good but the chapters aren't IN ORDER
- De Maggie en 10-18-17
De: Virgil
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The Aeneid
- De: Virgil
- Narrado por: Charlton Griffin
- Duración: 15 h y 36 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 568
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 418
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 413
The Aeneid represents one of the greatest cultural and artistic achievements of Western Civilization. Within the brooding and melancholy atmosphere of Virgil's pious masterpiece lies the mythic story of Aeneas and his flight from burning Troy, taking with him across the Mediterranean the survivors of the Greek onslaught. Aeneas, after many travails and adventures, including a love affair with Dido Queen of Carthage and a visit to the underworld to see his father, ends up in Italy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An epic in every sense of the word
- De James en 01-06-05
De: Virgil
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The Aeneid
- De: Virgil
- Narrado por: David Collins
- Duración: 13 h y 1 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 61
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 57
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 57
The masterpiece of Rome's greatest poet, Virgil's Aeneid has inspired generations of readers and holds a central place in Western literature. The epic tells the story of a group of refugees from the ruined city of Troy, whose attempts to reach a promised land in the West are continually frustrated by the hostile goddess Juno. Finally reaching Italy, their leader, Aeneas, is forced to fight a bitter war against the natives to establish the foundations from which Rome is destined to rise.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great story, but....
- De Tad Davis en 03-19-15
De: Virgil
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The Aeneid
- De: Virgil, Robert Fitzgerald - translator
- Narrado por: Christopher Ravenscroft
- Duración: 8 h y 40 m
- Versión resumida
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General4 out of 5 stars 189
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 162
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 162
Profoundly poetic yet gloriously accessible, this is the best way to experience a work that has remained a centerpiece of Western civilization for 2,000 years. Fitzgerald's rendering speaks directly to the modern listener, inviting us to share the excitement, adventure, and human tears as Aeneas, the warrior hero, escapes from the burning city of Troy, embarks on a long and perilous journey, and eventually, triumphantly establishes a new nation: Rome.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not complete
- De Martin E Sargent en 04-16-16
De: Virgil, y otros
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The Aeneid
- Revised and Expanded Edition
- De: Vergil
- Narrado por: Susanna Braund
- Duración: 10 h y 53 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Narración:3.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 3
A powerful and poignant translation of Vergil’s epic poem, newly equipped with introduction and notes.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Great translation
- De Anonymous User en 11-05-23
De: Vergil
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The Aeneid
- De: Virgil, John Dryden - translator
- Narrado por: Michael Page
- Duración: 13 h y 20 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 117
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 100
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 98
After a century of civil strife in Rome and Italy, the poet Virgil wrote The Aeneid to honor the emperor Augustus by praising Aeneas, Augustus's legendary ancestor. As a patriotic epic imitating Homer, The Aeneid also set out to provide Rome with a literature equal to that of Greece.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Classic
- De T. McG. en 11-13-11
De: Virgil, y otros
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The Aeneid
- De: Virgil
- Narrado por: Frederick Davidson
- Duración: 13 h y 59 m
- Versión completa
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General3.5 out of 5 stars 60
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 34
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The Aeneid is one of the greatest works in all of world literature. It is filled with mythology, history, and archaeology; it is infused with patriotism, religious feeling, and pathos; it is rich in adventure and romance. As the story begins, a storm shipwrecks Aeneas and his Trojan followers near Carthage in North Africa. There, Aeneas falls in love with Dido, queen of Carthage. But the gods order him to leave for Italy. In despair, Dido commits suicide. Upon finally reaching Italy, Aeneas goes down into the lower world and learns about his future descendants, the Romans.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Serviceable, but proceed with caution
- De Read4Life en 11-26-04
De: Virgil
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The Iliad
- De: Homer, Richmond Lattimore - translator
- Narrado por: Charlton Griffin
- Duración: 22 h y 6 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 795
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 651
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 653
The Iliad is one of the most enduring creations of Western Civilization and was originally written to be recited or chanted to the accompaniment of various instruments. Properly performed, this work today is just as meaningful, just as powerful, and just as entertaining as it was in the ninth century BC, and it casts its spell upon modern listeners with the same raw intensity as it did upon the people of ancient times.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An Excellent Iliad
- De Jefferson en 04-17-10
De: Homer, y otros
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Vergil
- The Poets Life
- De: Sarah Ruden
- Narrado por: Suzanne Toren
- Duración: 7 h y 9 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 1
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The Aeneid stands as a towering work of Classical Roman literature and a gripping dramatization of the best and worst of human nature. In the process of creating this epic poem, Vergil (70–19 BCE) became the world’s first media celebrity, a living legend. But the real Vergil is a shadowy figure. Sarah Ruden, widely praised for her translation of the Aeneid, uses evidence from Roman life and history alongside Vergil’s own writings to make careful deductions to reconstruct the life of Rome’s greatest poet.
De: Sarah Ruden
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The Iliad of Homer
- De: Elizabeth Vandiver, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Elizabeth Vandiver
- Duración: 6 h y 4 m
- Grabación Original
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General5 out of 5 stars 1,650
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,462
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 1,453
For thousands of years, Homer's ancient epic poem the
Iliad has enchanted readers from around the world. When you join Professor Vandiver for this lecture series on the Iliad, you'll come to understand what has enthralled and gripped so many people. Her compelling 12-lecture look at this literary masterpiece -whether it's the work of many authors or the "vision" of a single blind poet - makes it vividly clear why, after almost 3,000 years, the
Iliad remains not only among the greatest adventure stories ever told but also one of the most compelling meditations on the human condition ever written.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Vandiver never disappoints
- De Machteacher en 07-23-13
De: Elizabeth Vandiver, y otros
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Homer Box Set: Iliad & Odyssey
- De: Homer, W. H. D. Rouse - translator
- Narrado por: Anthony Heald
- Duración: 25 h y 2 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,951
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Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey are unquestionably two of the greatest epic masterpieces in Western literature. Though more than 2,700 years old, their stories of brave heroics, capricious gods, and towering human emotions are vividly timeless. The Iliad can justly be called the world’s greatest war epic. The terrible and long-drawn-out siege of Troy remains one of the classic campaigns. The Odyssey chronicles the many trials and adventures Odysseus must pass through on his long journey home from the Trojan wars to his beloved wife.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Oddball Translation
- De Joel Jenkins en 05-11-17
De: Homer, y otros
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The Aeneid
- De: Virgil
- Narrado por: Eleanor Bron
- Duración: 1 h y 54 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 36
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A BBC Radio 4 dramatisation of Virgil's sweeping epic, starring Ralph Fiennes as Aeneas and Derek Jacobi as the Narrator. One of the classics of all time, The Aeneid was Virgil's last and greatest work. In it, he recounts in vivid imagery the legendary origin of the Roman Empire. The story begins after the Greeks have destroyed the city of Troy. The Trojan Prince Aeneas, defeated and depressed, leads his remaining citizens to a new land and a new destiny foretold by the Gods.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Would love an unabridged version!
- De Tad Davis en 11-26-13
De: Virgil
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The Greek World
- A Study of History and Culture
- De: Robert Garland, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Professor Robert Garland
- Duración: 12 h y 44 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 179
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 161
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 161
The ancient Greeks, more than any other early culture, have given us the template for Western civilization, as seen in their superlative achievements in the fields of architecture, political theory, philosophy, science, and art - not the least of which are their inventions of democracy and drama. In these 24 compelling lectures, Professor Garland guides you in a richly illuminating exploration of what the ancient Greeks have given us, and why they’re still important to us today.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Political correct digressions every five minutes
- De Sofia en 11-11-20
De: Robert Garland, y otros
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The Metamorphoses
- De: Ovid
- Narrado por: Charlton Griffin
- Duración: 16 h y 11 m
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An undeniable masterpiece of Western Civilization, The Metamorphoses is a continuous narrative that covers all the Olympian legends, seamlessly moving from one story to another in a splendid panorama of savage beauty, charm, and wit. All of the gods and heroes familiar to us are represented. Such familiar legends as Hercules, Perseus and Medusa, Daedelus and Icarus, Diana and Actaeon, and many others, are breathtakingly recreated.
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Not that translation mentioned in Amazon reviews
- De IPEVOINC en 05-24-13
De: Ovid
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
- De: Simon Armitage
- Narrado por: Bill Wallis
- Duración: 5 h y 43 m
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The famous Middle English poem by an anonymous Northern England poet is beautifully translated by fellow poet Simon Armitage in this edition. "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" narrates in crystalline verse the strange tale of a green knight who rudely interrupts the Round Table festivities one Yuletide, casting a pall of unease over the company and challenging one of their number to a wager.
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great original, translation, and reader
- De Mary en 04-30-08
De: Simon Armitage
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Inferno
- De: Dante Alighieri
- Narrado por: Charles Armstrong
- Duración: 4 h y 1 m
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The Inferno is the first part of The Divine Comedy, Dante’s epic poem describing man's progress from hell to paradise. In it, the author is lost in dark woods, threatened by wild beasts and unable to find the right path to salvation. Notable for its nine circles of hell, the poem vividly illustrates the poetic justice of punishments faced by earthly sinners. The Inferno is perhaps the most popular of the three books of The Divine Comedy, which is widely considered the preeminent work in Italian literature.
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epic poem
- De Amazon Customer en 09-23-22
De: Dante Alighieri
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Metamorphoses
- Penguin Classics
- De: Ovid, David Raeburn - translator, Denis Feeney
- Narrado por: Martin Jarvis, John Sackville, Maya Saroya, y otros
- Duración: 18 h y 25 m
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Ovid's sensuous and witty poetry brings together a dazzling array of mythological tales, ingeniously linked by the idea of transformation - often as a result of love or lust - where men and women find themselves magically changed into new and sometimes extraordinary beings. Beginning with the creation of the world and ending with the deification of Augustus, Ovid interweaves many of the best-known myths and legends of Ancient Greece and Rome, including Daedalus and Icarus, Pyramus and Thisbe, Pygmalion, Perseus and Andromeda, and the fall of Troy.
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A revelation
- De Michael Cain en 05-24-20
De: Ovid, y otros
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Paradise Lost
- De: John Milton
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
- Duración: 9 h y 11 m
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John Milton's Paradise Lost is one of the greatest epic poems in the English language. It tells the story of the Fall of Man, a tale of immense drama and excitement, of rebellion and treachery, of innocence pitted against corruption, in which God and Satan fight a bitter battle for control of mankind's destiny.
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The most accessible reading of Paradise Lost
- De Tony McClung en 02-21-10
De: John Milton
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre Aeneid
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- Madeleine
- 05-17-08
Great but Abridged
This is really worth owning. The readers/voice actors are excellent. However, the publisher's note needs to specify that it is abridged.
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- Lady Leatherneck
- 11-13-16
Amazing
I have always struggled with Greek and =oman literature/ hisyory. I love the performance as you really feel as if your are there watching this epic story unfold. It has amazed me at how the ancient gods mottled in the lives of its worshipers. Not matter what they still continue on believing that a great thread of fate weave them all together! Superb performance and book!
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- Patricia Vazquez
- 04-01-18
Fantastic narration follows easy translation
Would you consider the audio edition of Aeneid to be better than the print version?
The multiplicity of VOICES made it seem as if it were staged, which enabled me to really appreciate Virgil's genius. This abridged version mercifully skips chapters, like Book 5, you wish you hadn't read—trust me. And the TRANSLATION they used was easy to follow, which is whatI look for before I buy.
What other book might you compare Aeneid to and why?
Homer's The Odyssey is the Greek antecedent of this book. Aeneas is merely the Latin counterpart of Odysseus.
Dante's Inferno steals Book 6 from Aeneas' adventures in the Underworld.
What about the narrators’s performance did you like?
Naxos does an amazing job here of balancing the calm voice of narrator's voice, the pressing angst of the protagonist, and the soothing voices of the female goddesses.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
In one sitting? No. But I found it gripping, and finished it sooner than I had imagined.
Any additional comments?
Hearing both genders really brought this book to life, more so than if only one had read it.
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- Interested Reader
- 02-28-24
confusing organization
The Audible product is divided into four "chapters," each about one hour long, that bear absolutely no resemblance to the twelve "books" (which comprise a total of 68 'chapters') described on the accompanying PDF. Why so confusing?
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