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If you do not want your audiobook to be in the podcast please send us an email to info@thebookvoice.com. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/user/49/ en-US All rights reserved Sun, 18 Feb 2018 19:47:53 GMT Sun, 18 Feb 2018 19:47:53 GMT Notepad++ https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/user/49/ https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/user/49/logo.jpg https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/user/49/ Listen Free Audiobook no Prof. Talia Lowe biacuaduc@gmail.com Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Just pick any two audiobooks free from 400,000+ best sellers, new releases sci-fi, romances, mysteries, classics, and more. Select your favorite audiobook, free, stream or download your audiobook instantly on your smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop. It's that easy! Note: The authors receive royalties paid by the audiobook service provider for this free offer. If you do not want your audiobook to be in the podcast please send us an email to info@thebookvoice.com. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Heroes-and-Legends-Audiobook/B00IB17PMG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Heroes and Legends Subtitle: The Most Influential Characters of Literature Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Thomas A. Shippey Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-14 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1017 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Odysseus. Robinson Crusoe. Harry Potter. What do these memorable characters have in common? Why do we turn to certain stories again and again? And what impact have they made on world history? These 24 eye-opening lectures give fresh insight into some of the greatest heroes in world literature, from warriors such as Beowulf and Odysseus to unexpected heroes such as Uncle Tom and Sancho Panza. Professor Shippey gives you an inside glimpse into the writer's process. Learn how authors "write into the gap" to flesh out-or, in some cases, reimagine altogether-old stories, making them new for new readerships with different values. By examining what makes these heroes such compelling characters, you'll see how they provide a window to better understand ourselves. From the beginnings of world literature through today's bestsellers, look at what makes characters successful-and how they reflect our changing cultural mores. For instance, after the horrors of global war in the 20th century, the world was waiting for a hero like Frodo Baggins, J.R.R. Tolkien's meek hobbit hero, someone called to duty rather than born strong and fearless. You'll also examine ways that great heroes have changed the course of history, defining nations and redefining our sense of self and our relationships. From the mythical journey of Aeneas to Jane Austen's country dances, you'll survey a wealth of memorable stories and consider why such heroes were necessary-and how they continue to influence our lives today. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Fri, 07 Mar 2014 06:42:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Heroes-and-Legends-Audiobook/B00IB17PMG thebookvoice.com 12:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Heroes and Legends Subtitle: The Most Influential Characters of Literature Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Thomas A. Shippey Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-14 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1017 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Odysseus. Robinson Crusoe. Harry Potter. What do these memorable characters have in common? Why do we turn to certain stories again and again? And what impact have they made on world history? These 24 eye-opening lectures give fresh insight into some of the greatest heroes in world literature, from warriors such as Beowulf and Odysseus to unexpected heroes such as Uncle Tom and Sancho Panza. Professor Shippey gives you an inside glimpse into the writer's process. Learn how authors "write into the gap" to flesh out-or, in some cases, reimagine altogether-old stories, making them new for new readerships with different values. By examining what makes these heroes such compelling characters, you'll see how they provide a window to better understand ourselves. From the beginnings of world literature through today's bestsellers, look at what makes characters successful-and how they reflect our changing cultural mores. For instance, after the horrors of global war in the 20th century, the world was waiting for a hero like Frodo Baggins, J.R.R. Tolkien's meek hobbit hero, someone called to duty rather than born strong and fearless. You'll also examine ways that great heroes have changed the course of history, defining nations and redefining our sense of self and our relationships. From the mythical journey of Aeneas to Jane Austen's country dances, you'll survey a wealth of memorable stories and consider why such heroes were necessary-and how they continue to influence our lives today. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Heroes and Legends Subtitle: The Most Influential Characters of Literature Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Thomas A. Shippey Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-14 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1017 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Odysseus. Robinson Crusoe. Harry Potter. What do these memorable characters have in common? Why do we turn to certain stories again and again? And what impact have they made on world history? These 24 eye-opening lectures give fresh insight into some of the greatest heroes in world literature, from warriors such as Beowulf and Odysseus to unexpected heroes such as Uncle Tom and Sancho Panza. Professor Shippey gives you an inside glimpse into the writer's process. Learn how authors "write into the gap" to flesh out-or, in some cases, reimagine altogether-old stories, making them new for new readerships with different values. By examining what makes these heroes such compelling characters, you'll see how they provide a window to better understand ourselves. From the beginnings of world literature through today's bestsellers, look at what makes characters successful-and how they reflect our changing cultural mores. For instance, after the horrors of global war in the 20th century, the world was waiting for a hero like Frodo Baggins, J.R.R. Tolkien's meek hobbit hero, someone called to duty rather than born strong and fearless. You'll also examine ways that great heroes have changed the course of history, defining nations and redefining our sense of self and our relationships. From the mythical journey of Aeneas to Jane Austen's country dances, you'll survey a wealth of memorable stories and consider why such heroes were necessary-and how they continue to influence our lives today. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Entertaining Look at Western Literary Characters First, let me say that the professor is a very entertaining speaker, easy to listen to, with a pleasant voice. (He could easily be Gandalf or Dumbledore, I think.) Each segment is about 30 minutes long, so they never drag, and he spends some time recapping story lines and pivotal scenes for those who aren't familiar with the characters. How effectively that works for someone truly ignorant of them I can't say, as I knew all of them, and so will many listeners who have read the Westernized classics. This is basically a survey of Western Lit through it's memorable characters, with the lecturer examining why each one has so captured our imaginations and, in some cases, survived for centuries. In the course of the lectures he often mentions other books that have taken off from these classics, so the listener has a good chance of finding some new ideas for their To-Be-Read pile. (He doesn't scorn to mention television, movies, or comics, either.) Another plus is that each character is given a separate chapter in the recording, so it's easy to jump around and pick out your favorites for a repeat listen. I recommend this survey. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Aesops-Fables-Audiobook/B0192B6C4U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Aesop's Fables Author: Aesop Narrator: Anthony Richardson Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-15 Publisher: Spokenworld Audio & Ladbroke Audio Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Beloved by generations of children and adults, Aesop's Fables continue to be a source of pleasure and learning for millions around the world. Animalistic morality tales, short in nature, help young minds to learn many of the rules and manners of our society. The tales have been translated, interpreted and presented in myriad ways over the years. Over the past few years, Anthony Richardson has been putting his own spin on the tales in the Ginx TV show The First Hour. Now, Spokenworld Audio are proud to present Anthony reading a collection of Aesops Fables in audio for the very first time. In this collection, 82 of the very finest fables can be found and are grouped into eight 10-minute volumes for ease of listening. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Aesop) Thu, 10 Dec 2015 08:36:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Aesops-Fables-Audiobook/B0192B6C4U thebookvoice.com 01:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Aesop's Fables Author: Aesop Narrator: Anthony Richardson Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-15 Publisher: Spokenworld Audio & Ladbroke Audio Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Beloved by generations of children and adults, Aesop's Fables continue to be a source of pleasure and learning for millions around the world. Animalistic morality tales, short in nature, help young minds to learn many of the rules and manners of our society. The tales have been translated, interpreted and presented in myriad ways over the years. Over the past few years, Anthony Richardson has been putting his own spin on the tales in the Ginx TV show The First Hour. Now, Spokenworld Audio are proud to present Anthony reading a collection of Aesops Fables in audio for the very first time. In this collection, 82 of the very finest fables can be found and are grouped into eight 10-minute volumes for ease of listening. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Aesop's Fables Author: Aesop Narrator: Anthony Richardson Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-15 Publisher: Spokenworld Audio & Ladbroke Audio Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Beloved by generations of children and adults, Aesop's Fables continue to be a source of pleasure and learning for millions around the world. Animalistic morality tales, short in nature, help young minds to learn many of the rules and manners of our society. The tales have been translated, interpreted and presented in myriad ways over the years. Over the past few years, Anthony Richardson has been putting his own spin on the tales in the Ginx TV show The First Hour. Now, Spokenworld Audio are proud to present Anthony reading a collection of Aesops Fables in audio for the very first time. In this collection, 82 of the very finest fables can be found and are grouped into eight 10-minute volumes for ease of listening. Members Reviews: All the Best Excellent reading that brings Aesop's Fables to life. This covers the best stories in a quick listen. AESOP'S FSBLES STE TIMELESS GEMS OF WISDOM Just as a UN Undersecretary told me in 2010, on launching my book on Proverbs,fables like parables or proverbs are the chips that carry summaries of ancient wits or wisdom .Aesop's Fables serve the same purpose. I recommend them as a daily tonic for all those who need wisdom for life. Memories Great listening bought back childhood memories of Sunday afternoons listening to 78s with siblings whilst the smell of roast wafted through https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Adventures-of-Odysseus-and-the-Tale-of-Troy-Audiobook/B002V5CPR8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy Author: Padraic Colum Narrator: Sean Pratt Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-02 Publisher: Findaway World Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Iliad and The Odyssey are retold in a glorious saga of courage and magical adventure. Written in a manner that will delight both young and old, this is a great way to learn the immortal epics of Homer. ©, (P)2002 Commuter's Library Critic Reviews: "Colum's stirring telling of the Greek epics is still unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths for young readers." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Padraic Colum) Fri, 09 Aug 2002 08:59:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Adventures-of-Odysseus-and-the-Tale-of-Troy-Audiobook/B002V5CPR8 thebookvoice.com 06:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy Author: Padraic Colum Narrator: Sean Pratt Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-02 Publisher: Findaway World Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Iliad and The Odyssey are retold in a glorious saga of courage and magical adventure. Written in a manner that will delight both young and old, this is a great way to learn the immortal epics of Homer. ©, (P)2002 Commuter's Library Critic Reviews: "Colum's stirring telling of the Greek epics is still unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths for young readers." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy Author: Padraic Colum Narrator: Sean Pratt Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-02 Publisher: Findaway World Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Iliad and The Odyssey are retold in a glorious saga of courage and magical adventure. Written in a manner that will delight both young and old, this is a great way to learn the immortal epics of Homer. ©, (P)2002 Commuter's Library Critic Reviews: "Colum's stirring telling of the Greek epics is still unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths for young readers." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Beutifully and thoroughly Narrated Inspires you to read the original in its wonderful poetic splendour. I was amazingly surprised at the Odyssey. I loved it. So much more than the Iliad! Worth your while! Honey, Im home! Honey, I'm home - twenty years late! Adventure, love, war, one-eyed giants, wrathful gods, sultry sirens and a rather roundabout journey back home to the wife. The question is, did the fair Penelope believe his excuse that the traffic was a little heavy on the way home? An epic tale, never boring, very well read, with a wonderful flow and rhythm of language. It's a 2700 year-old precursor to the Lord of the Rings, the Hitchhiker?s Guide to the Galaxy and Alice in Wonderland. What our great-great-great (etc) grandparents listened round communal hearths, instead of watching reality shows and soap operas. Audio quality (at level 4) is excellent. Spell binding! This is wonderfully written, following closely to the original but in a way that is immediate and fresh. The characters seem real and their motivations and thoughts are understandable, though sometimes tragic. I found I really cared about what happened to them and the choices they made. It is beautifully read and a spell binding story. Nice Learning Tool This is great way to start learing about athe ancient Greek legends. If you aren't up to tackling "The Odyssey" or "The Iliad", this is a great way to find out the basics of the stories. Great book, very well written and read I enjoyed it very much. The way the book is written and read keeps you interested in the book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/-The-Trojan-War-Audiobook/B0763ZG742 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: - [The Trojan War] Author: Homer Narrator: - - Wang Yong, - - Xiaoai Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: BOVCM Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: 10 10 The complete list of narrators includes - - Song Ming. Please note: This audiobook is in Mandarin. : / : / biacuaduc@gmail.com (Homer) Tue, 07 Nov 2017 13:14:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/-The-Trojan-War-Audiobook/B0763ZG742 thebookvoice.com 02:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: - [The Trojan War] Author: Homer Narrator: - - Wang Yong, - - Xiaoai Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: BOVCM Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: 10 10 The complete list of narrators includes - - Song Ming. Please note: This audiobook is in Mandarin. : / : / Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: - [The Trojan War] Author: Homer Narrator: - - Wang Yong, - - Xiaoai Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: BOVCM Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: 10 10 The complete list of narrators includes - - Song Ming. Please note: This audiobook is in Mandarin. : / : / https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Its-Not-Easy-Being-a-Goddess-Audiobook/B002V1JC9G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: It's Not Easy Being a Goddess Subtitle: A Yellow Rose of Texas Tells the Greek Myths in Her Native Tongue Author: Barbara McBride-Smith Narrator: Barbara McBride-Smith Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 10-05-06 Publisher: August House Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: "Pandora": According to the Greeks, she was the first woman created. Her finest gift from Zeus was curiosity. Her most precious gift to mankind was hope. "Demeter and Persephone": Demeter, the goddess of growing things, tells how her daughter was kidnapped by Hades, the god of the underworld. Because of Demeter's power over nature, Hades is forced to return Persephone to her mother, but only for half of each year. "Judgment of Paris": Paris, a Trojan prince predicted to be Least Likely to Succeed by an oracle, judges a beauty contest and decides who is the fairest of three goddesses: Hera, Athena, or Aphrodite. In the end, he discovers what baaad could happen! "Medusa": When Athena's temple is defiled, she takes her revenge on Medusa, a beautiful young woman, and turns her into the ugliest monster in Greek mythology. Editorial Reviews: Storyteller McBride-Smith delivers witty versions of Greek myths, mostly ones that relate to goddesses, in a clear, plain Southwest accent and delightful Texas twang. She spins the tales of Demeter, Persephone, Athena, and Medusa with Texas style. Remarkably expressive, she vocalizes her work in a distinctive comic style. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Barbara McBride-Smith) Thu, 05 Oct 2006 15:50:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Its-Not-Easy-Being-a-Goddess-Audiobook/B002V1JC9G thebookvoice.com 00:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: It's Not Easy Being a Goddess Subtitle: A Yellow Rose of Texas Tells the Greek Myths in Her Native Tongue Author: Barbara McBride-Smith Narrator: Barbara McBride-Smith Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 10-05-06 Publisher: August House Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: "Pandora": According to the Greeks, she was the first woman created. Her finest gift from Zeus was curiosity. Her most precious gift to mankind was hope. "Demeter and Persephone": Demeter, the goddess of growing things, tells how her daughter was kidnapped by Hades, the god of the underworld. Because of Demeter's power over nature, Hades is forced to return Persephone to her mother, but only for half of each year. "Judgment of Paris": Paris, a Trojan prince predicted to be Least Likely to Succeed by an oracle, judges a beauty contest and decides who is the fairest of three goddesses: Hera, Athena, or Aphrodite. In the end, he discovers what baaad could happen! "Medusa": When Athena's temple is defiled, she takes her revenge on Medusa, a beautiful young woman, and turns her into the ugliest monster in Greek mythology. Editorial Reviews: Storyteller McBride-Smith delivers witty versions of Greek myths, mostly ones that relate to goddesses, in a clear, plain Southwest accent and delightful Texas twang. She spins the tales of Demeter, Persephone, Athena, and Medusa with Texas style. Remarkably expressive, she vocalizes her work in a distinctive comic style. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: It's Not Easy Being a Goddess Subtitle: A Yellow Rose of Texas Tells the Greek Myths in Her Native Tongue Author: Barbara McBride-Smith Narrator: Barbara McBride-Smith Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 10-05-06 Publisher: August House Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: "Pandora": According to the Greeks, she was the first woman created. Her finest gift from Zeus was curiosity. Her most precious gift to mankind was hope. "Demeter and Persephone": Demeter, the goddess of growing things, tells how her daughter was kidnapped by Hades, the god of the underworld. Because of Demeter's power over nature, Hades is forced to return Persephone to her mother, but only for half of each year. "Judgment of Paris": Paris, a Trojan prince predicted to be Least Likely to Succeed by an oracle, judges a beauty contest and decides who is the fairest of three goddesses: Hera, Athena, or Aphrodite. In the end, he discovers what baaad could happen! "Medusa": When Athena's temple is defiled, she takes her revenge on Medusa, a beautiful young woman, and turns her into the ugliest monster in Greek mythology. Editorial Reviews: Storyteller McBride-Smith delivers witty versions of Greek myths, mostly ones that relate to goddesses, in a clear, plain Southwest accent and delightful Texas twang. She spins the tales of Demeter, Persephone, Athena, and Medusa with Texas style. Remarkably expressive, she vocalizes her work in a distinctive comic style. Members Reviews: It's Not Easy Being a Goddess Fun approach to mythology but I got tired of the cuteness. I did listen to the whole thing, however. Fun This was a very enjoyable listen. The characters really come alive with the authors style and words. It is an excellent way to relearn some of the Greek myths. Entertaining Quick Read Would you listen to It's Not Easy Being a Goddess again? Why? Probably in a couple of months so I could catch the parts I missed Would you recommend It's Not Easy Being a Goddess to your friends? Why or why not? Yes I would because it is a very interesting view of greek mythology. Have you listened to any of Barbara McBride-Smiths other performances before? How does this one compare? No I have not Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? None in particular Any additional comments? No Fun and quirky Light entertainment, Greek mythology told from a deep south comedienne's point of view. Performance was good and was very entertaining. Only downside was it could have been longer or included a few more stories. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/House-of-Names-Audiobook/B073X269GG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: House of Names Author: Colm Tóibín Narrator: Charlie Anson, Pippa Nixon, Juliet Stevenson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-17 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: From the thrilling imagination of best-selling, award-winning Colm Tóibín comes this ambitious, violent and modern retelling of one of our oldest and most enduring stories. 'They cut her hair before they dragged her to the place of sacrifice. Her mouth was gagged to stop her cursing her father, her cowardly, two-tongued father. Nonetheless, they heard her muffled screams.' On the day of his daughter's wedding, Agamemnon orders her sacrifice. His daughter is led to her death, and Agamemnon leads his army into battle, where he is rewarded with glorious victory. Three years later he returns home, and his murderous action has set the entire family - mother, brother, sister - on a path of intimate violence as they enter a world of hushed commands and soundless journeys through the palace's dungeons and bedchambers. As his wife seeks his death, his daughter, Electra, is the silent observer to the family's game of innocence while his son, Orestes, is sent into bewildering, frightening exile where survival is far from certain. Out of their desolating loss, Electra and Orestes must find a way to right these wrongs of the past, even if it means committing themselves to a terrible, barbarous act. House of Names is a story of intense longing and shocking betrayal. It is a work of great beauty and daring from one of our finest living writers. Critic Reviews: "Tóibín creates suspense out of the simplest emotions: fear, love and, most poignantly, regret." (Time) "If there is a more brilliant writer than Tóibín working today, I don't know who that would be." (The Irish Times) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Colm Tóibín) Tue, 01 Aug 2017 18:01:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/House-of-Names-Audiobook/B073X269GG thebookvoice.com 08:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: House of Names Author: Colm Tóibín Narrator: Charlie Anson, Pippa Nixon, Juliet Stevenson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-17 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: From the thrilling imagination of best-selling, award-winning Colm Tóibín comes this ambitious, violent and modern retelling of one of our oldest and most enduring stories. 'They cut her hair before they dragged her to the place of sacrifice. Her mouth was gagged to stop her cursing her father, her cowardly, two-tongued father. Nonetheless, they heard her muffled screams.' On the day of his daughter's wedding, Agamemnon orders her sacrifice. His daughter is led to her death, and Agamemnon leads his army into battle, where he is rewarded with glorious victory. Three years later he returns home, and his murderous action has set the entire family - mother, brother, sister - on a path of intimate violence as they enter a world of hushed commands and soundless journeys through the palace's dungeons and bedchambers. As his wife seeks his death, his daughter, Electra, is the silent observer to the family's game of innocence while his son, Orestes, is sent into bewildering, frightening exile where survival is far from certain. Out of their desolating loss, Electra and Orestes must find a way to right these wrongs of the past, even if it means committing themselves to a terrible, barbarous act. House of Names is a story of intense longing and shocking betrayal. It is a work of great beauty and daring from one of our finest living writers. Critic Reviews: "Tóibín creates suspense out of the simplest emotions: fear, love and, most poignantly, regret." (Time) "If there is a more brilliant writer than Tóibín working today, I don't know who that would be." (The Irish Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: House of Names Author: Colm Tóibín Narrator: Charlie Anson, Pippa Nixon, Juliet Stevenson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-17 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: From the thrilling imagination of best-selling, award-winning Colm Tóibín comes this ambitious, violent and modern retelling of one of our oldest and most enduring stories. 'They cut her hair before they dragged her to the place of sacrifice. Her mouth was gagged to stop her cursing her father, her cowardly, two-tongued father. Nonetheless, they heard her muffled screams.' On the day of his daughter's wedding, Agamemnon orders her sacrifice. His daughter is led to her death, and Agamemnon leads his army into battle, where he is rewarded with glorious victory. Three years later he returns home, and his murderous action has set the entire family - mother, brother, sister - on a path of intimate violence as they enter a world of hushed commands and soundless journeys through the palace's dungeons and bedchambers. As his wife seeks his death, his daughter, Electra, is the silent observer to the family's game of innocence while his son, Orestes, is sent into bewildering, frightening exile where survival is far from certain. Out of their desolating loss, Electra and Orestes must find a way to right these wrongs of the past, even if it means committing themselves to a terrible, barbarous act. House of Names is a story of intense longing and shocking betrayal. It is a work of great beauty and daring from one of our finest living writers. Critic Reviews: "Tóibín creates suspense out of the simplest emotions: fear, love and, most poignantly, regret." (Time) "If there is a more brilliant writer than Tóibín working today, I don't know who that would be." (The Irish Times) Members Reviews: Beware of Greeks Bearing Grudges "The gurgling sound he would make when I cut his throat became my obsession," says Clytemnestra in House of Names, Colm Toibin's marvelously imagined novel about hatred and vengeance. It is a tale of Furies--both the literal and mythic sort--exploring the motivation and rage of a woman determined to punish her husband for his sacrifice of their daughter, Iphigenia. Metaphorically, it boils and broils with all manner of musings on human and family relationships, authority, trust, and power. How women blame women when men do violence to their persons. Joseph Campbell and James Frazier would be delighted by the story which is a testimony to the enduring relevance and power of mythology. To the Greeks, Clytemnestra was a horror. Women murdering husbands for a wrongdoing was bad for the business of patriarchy--a system to which they were firmly attached. To modern sensibilities, Clytemnestra is far more sympathetic. Her hatred understandable. Her lust for power hardly abhorrent. Toibin wisely steers clear of the past and present "role of women" angle and focuses upon the personal. By simply narrating her calculated hatred Clytemnestra becomes even more terrifying--magnificently horrific. Killing Agamemnon is the closest she will ever feel to happiness. The counterpoint to Clytemnestra is daughter Electra whose reaction was to blame the mother who failed to prevent the killing of a beloved sister. Hers is a role that has given great comfort to misogyny through the ages. The one failing of Toibin's retelling is he doesn't seem to know what to do with Orestes whose appearance in several chapters leaves more questions than answers. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Iliade-Audiobook/B00TNN7ZMG Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: Iliade Sottotitolo: L'aspra contesa Autore: Piero Maccarinelli Narratore: Massimo Popolizio, Manuela Mandracchia, Maurizio Donadoni Formato: Unabridged Durata: 7 hrs and 9 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 12-01-11 Editore: Emons Edizioni Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: 14 canti scelti a cura di Piero Maccarinelli. Nel 2007 al Foro di Traiano, per dieci serate un manipolo di grandi attori ha dato voce ai più bei canti del poema omerico. Di quelle indimenticabili letture, in cui risuonano lira di Achille e i dolenti giorni della guerra tra Greci e Troiani, si ripropone qui la registrazione live effettuata a Roma. A Massimo Popolizio, voce narrante e interprete principale, si sono affiancate le letture di altri sei attori: Manuela Mandracchia, Umberto Orsini, Maurizio Donadoni, Luciano Virgilio, Massimo Foschi, Luca Lazzareschi. ©1997 Einaudi-Gallimard (P)2011 Emons Italia biacuaduc@gmail.com (Piero Maccarinelli) Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:56:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Iliade-Audiobook/B00TNN7ZMG thebookvoice.com 07:09:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: Iliade Sottotitolo: L'aspra contesa Autore: Piero Maccarinelli Narratore: Massimo Popolizio, Manuela Mandracchia, Maurizio Donadoni Formato: Unabridged Durata: 7 hrs and 9 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 12-01-11 Editore: Emons Edizioni Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: 14 canti scelti a cura di Piero Maccarinelli. Nel 2007 al Foro di Traiano, per dieci serate un manipolo di grandi attori ha dato voce ai più bei canti del poema omerico. Di quelle indimenticabili letture, in cui risuonano lira di Achille e i dolenti giorni della guerra tra Greci e Troiani, si ripropone qui la registrazione live effettuata a Roma. A Massimo Popolizio, voce narrante e interprete principale, si sono affiancate le letture di altri sei attori: Manuela Mandracchia, Umberto Orsini, Maurizio Donadoni, Luciano Virgilio, Massimo Foschi, Luca Lazzareschi. ©1997 Einaudi-Gallimard (P)2011 Emons Italia Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: Iliade Sottotitolo: L'aspra contesa Autore: Piero Maccarinelli Narratore: Massimo Popolizio, Manuela Mandracchia, Maurizio Donadoni Formato: Unabridged Durata: 7 hrs and 9 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 12-01-11 Editore: Emons Edizioni Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: 14 canti scelti a cura di Piero Maccarinelli. Nel 2007 al Foro di Traiano, per dieci serate un manipolo di grandi attori ha dato voce ai più bei canti del poema omerico. Di quelle indimenticabili letture, in cui risuonano lira di Achille e i dolenti giorni della guerra tra Greci e Troiani, si ripropone qui la registrazione live effettuata a Roma. A Massimo Popolizio, voce narrante e interprete principale, si sono affiancate le letture di altri sei attori: Manuela Mandracchia, Umberto Orsini, Maurizio Donadoni, Luciano Virgilio, Massimo Foschi, Luca Lazzareschi. ©1997 Einaudi-Gallimard (P)2011 Emons Italia https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/La-favola-di-Amore-e-Psiche-Audiobook/B073FBN5YK Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: La favola di Amore e Psiche Autore: Apuleio Narratore: Domenico D'Agostino, Milena Cassano, Ilaria Verdini, Aurora Cecchi, Rosanna Nocera, Maria Elena Verde Formato: Abridged Durata: 1 hr and 34 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 06-30-17 Editore: GoodMood Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: Questa nuova versione audioBook della favola di Amore e Psiche è in edizione integrale ed è stata realizzata con la collaborazione di diciotto interpreti affinché l'ascolto sia coinvolgente e diversificato. La voce narrante lascia infatti spazio ad ogni personaggio, ciascuno interpretato da un diverso attore o attrice, per offrire un'esperienza audio strutturata in maniera cinematografica. La favola, tratta dalle "Metamorfosi" (o "L'Asino d'oro") di Apuleio è stata scritta circa duemila anni fa, ma la sua brillantezza espositiva è così commovente e la ricchezza del suo contenuto così importante che è proprio da questa storia che prendono spunto molte delle fiabe antiche e moderne, come pure Biancaneve, Cenerentola e Alice nel paese delle meraviglie. Qui il figlio della dea Venere, chiamato Amore o Cupido, si innamora di una bellissima fanciulla mortale di nome Psiche, scatenando così l'ira di sua madre, la dea della bellezza. Ricca di significati simbolici e affascinante per l'intensità dei sentimenti è la descrizione allegorica dell'anima umana che per amore è disposta ad affrontare anche terribili prove, inabissandosi fino all'inferno per poi risalire all'Olimpo degli dèi. Psiche in greco antico significa infatti anima, soffio di vita, respiro che grazie all'amore può determinare il corso degli eventi e aspirare alla beatitudine eterna. Un racconto stupendo per adulti e bambini e che, in entrambi i casi, aiuta a crescere. ©2017 GOODmood (P)2017 GOODmood biacuaduc@gmail.com (Apuleio) Fri, 30 Jun 2017 11:56:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/La-favola-di-Amore-e-Psiche-Audiobook/B073FBN5YK thebookvoice.com 01:34:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: La favola di Amore e Psiche Autore: Apuleio Narratore: Domenico D'Agostino, Milena Cassano, Ilaria Verdini, Aurora Cecchi, Rosanna Nocera, Maria Elena Verde Formato: Abridged Durata: 1 hr and 34 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 06-30-17 Editore: GoodMood Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: Questa nuova versione audioBook della favola di Amore e Psiche è in edizione integrale ed è stata realizzata con la collaborazione di diciotto interpreti affinché l'ascolto sia coinvolgente e diversificato. La voce narrante lascia infatti spazio ad ogni personaggio, ciascuno interpretato da un diverso attore o attrice, per offrire un'esperienza audio strutturata in maniera cinematografica. La favola, tratta dalle "Metamorfosi" (o "L'Asino d'oro") di Apuleio è stata scritta circa duemila anni fa, ma la sua brillantezza espositiva è così commovente e la ricchezza del suo contenuto così importante che è proprio da questa storia che prendono spunto molte delle fiabe antiche e moderne, come pure Biancaneve, Cenerentola e Alice nel paese delle meraviglie. Qui il figlio della dea Venere, chiamato Amore o Cupido, si innamora di una bellissima fanciulla mortale di nome Psiche, scatenando così l'ira di sua madre, la dea della bellezza. Ricca di significati simbolici e affascinante per l'intensità dei sentimenti è la descrizione allegorica dell'anima umana che per amore è disposta ad affrontare anche terribili prove, inabissandosi fino all'inferno per poi risalire all'Olimpo degli dèi. Psiche in greco antico significa infatti anima, soffio di vita, respiro che grazie all'amore può determinare il corso degli eventi e aspirare alla beatitudine eterna. Un racconto stupendo per adulti e bambini e che, in entrambi i casi, aiuta a crescere. ©2017 GOODmood (P)2017 GOODmood Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: La favola di Amore e Psiche Autore: Apuleio Narratore: Domenico D'Agostino, Milena Cassano, Ilaria Verdini, Aurora Cecchi, Rosanna Nocera, Maria Elena Verde Formato: Abridged Durata: 1 hr and 34 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 06-30-17 Editore: GoodMood Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: Questa nuova versione audioBook della favola di Amore e Psiche è in edizione integrale ed è stata realizzata con la collaborazione di diciotto interpreti affinché l'ascolto sia coinvolgente e diversificato. La voce narrante lascia infatti spazio ad ogni personaggio, ciascuno interpretato da un diverso attore o attrice, per offrire un'esperienza audio strutturata in maniera cinematografica. La favola, tratta dalle "Metamorfosi" (o "L'Asino d'oro") di Apuleio è stata scritta circa duemila anni fa, ma la sua brillantezza espositiva è così commovente e la ricchezza del suo contenuto così importante che è proprio da questa storia che prendono spunto molte delle fiabe antiche e moderne, come pure Biancaneve, Cenerentola e Alice nel paese delle meraviglie. Qui il figlio della dea Venere, chiamato Amore o Cupido, si innamora di una bellissima fanciulla mortale di nome Psiche, scatenando così l'ira di sua madre, la dea della bellezza. Ricca di significati simbolici e affascinante per l'intensità dei sentimenti è la descrizione allegorica dell'anima umana che per amore è disposta ad affrontare anche terribili prove, inabissandosi fino all'inferno per poi risalire all'Olimpo degli dèi. Psiche in greco antico significa infatti anima, soffio di vita, respiro che grazie all'amore può determinare il corso degli eventi e aspirare alla beatitudine eterna. Un racconto stupendo per adulti e bambini e che, in entrambi i casi, aiuta a crescere. ©2017 GOODmood (P)2017 GOODmood https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Il-buio-oltre-il-Vallo-LAquila-e-la-Spada-3-Audiobook/B01N0XGPUF Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: Il buio oltre il Vallo (L'Aquila e la Spada 3) Autore: Alvaro Gradella Narratore: Alvaro Gradella Formato: Unabridged Durata: 3 hrs and 40 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 01-05-17 Editore: GoodMood Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: Radunato un esercito "multietnico", dove soldati di Roma e guerrieri britanni marceranno insieme, Magno Massimo si porta sul Vallo di Adriano dove - brandendo la Spada di Macsen - scongiurerà una nuova rovinosa invasione di barbari Pitti e Sassoni: ora, nessuno potrà più negargli di essere Macsen Wledig! Tutto sembra andare per il meglio, anche la sua storia d'amore con la Principessa di Cambria Elain. Ma la pace, a volte, può essere terreno fertile per lo scontento e per la sedizione, la concordia può occultare il tradimento, la luce più abbagliante può coprire l'oscurità. Sconfitto il buio oltre il Vallo, Magno Massimo scoprirà dolorosamente che le tenebre più terribili e angosciose provengono da oltre il Piccolo Mare, da oltre la Gallia. dal cuore dell'Impero di Roma! Alvaro Gradella, l'autore di questo successo editoriale che continua ad essere sulla vetta delle classifiche dei romanzi storici più venduti, legge lultimo audioBook della famosa trilogia. ©2016 GOODmood (P)2016 GOODmood biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alvaro Gradella) Thu, 05 Jan 2017 10:16:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Il-buio-oltre-il-Vallo-LAquila-e-la-Spada-3-Audiobook/B01N0XGPUF thebookvoice.com 03:40:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: Il buio oltre il Vallo (L'Aquila e la Spada 3) Autore: Alvaro Gradella Narratore: Alvaro Gradella Formato: Unabridged Durata: 3 hrs and 40 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 01-05-17 Editore: GoodMood Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: Radunato un esercito "multietnico", dove soldati di Roma e guerrieri britanni marceranno insieme, Magno Massimo si porta sul Vallo di Adriano dove - brandendo la Spada di Macsen - scongiurerà una nuova rovinosa invasione di barbari Pitti e Sassoni: ora, nessuno potrà più negargli di essere Macsen Wledig! Tutto sembra andare per il meglio, anche la sua storia d'amore con la Principessa di Cambria Elain. Ma la pace, a volte, può essere terreno fertile per lo scontento e per la sedizione, la concordia può occultare il tradimento, la luce più abbagliante può coprire l'oscurità. Sconfitto il buio oltre il Vallo, Magno Massimo scoprirà dolorosamente che le tenebre più terribili e angosciose provengono da oltre il Piccolo Mare, da oltre la Gallia. dal cuore dell'Impero di Roma! Alvaro Gradella, l'autore di questo successo editoriale che continua ad essere sulla vetta delle classifiche dei romanzi storici più venduti, legge lultimo audioBook della famosa trilogia. ©2016 GOODmood (P)2016 GOODmood Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: Il buio oltre il Vallo (L'Aquila e la Spada 3) Autore: Alvaro Gradella Narratore: Alvaro Gradella Formato: Unabridged Durata: 3 hrs and 40 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 01-05-17 Editore: GoodMood Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: Radunato un esercito "multietnico", dove soldati di Roma e guerrieri britanni marceranno insieme, Magno Massimo si porta sul Vallo di Adriano dove - brandendo la Spada di Macsen - scongiurerà una nuova rovinosa invasione di barbari Pitti e Sassoni: ora, nessuno potrà più negargli di essere Macsen Wledig! Tutto sembra andare per il meglio, anche la sua storia d'amore con la Principessa di Cambria Elain. Ma la pace, a volte, può essere terreno fertile per lo scontento e per la sedizione, la concordia può occultare il tradimento, la luce più abbagliante può coprire l'oscurità. Sconfitto il buio oltre il Vallo, Magno Massimo scoprirà dolorosamente che le tenebre più terribili e angosciose provengono da oltre il Piccolo Mare, da oltre la Gallia. dal cuore dell'Impero di Roma! Alvaro Gradella, l'autore di questo successo editoriale che continua ad essere sulla vetta delle classifiche dei romanzi storici più venduti, legge lultimo audioBook della famosa trilogia. ©2016 GOODmood (P)2016 GOODmood https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/LInizio-della-Fine-LAquila-e-la-Spada-1-Audiobook/B01DA0XCLK Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: L'Inizio della Fine (L'Aquila e la Spada 1) Autore: Alvaro Gradella Narratore: Alvaro Gradella Formato: Unabridged Durata: 3 hrs and 12 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 03-23-16 Editore: GoodMood Valutazioni: 5 su 5 su 1 voti Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: 378 dopo Cristo: sulla piana di Adrianopoli, in Tracia (non lontano dalle rive sud occidentali del Mar Nero), i barbari Goti infliggono ai Romani una terribile disfatta che - secondo la maggioranza degli storici - darà inizio alla fine dell'Impero Romano d'Occidente. Uno dei pochi sopravvissuti sarà il Dux Moesiae Secundae Magno Clemente Massimo, il protagonista di questo romanzo. L'Imperatore Graziano deciderà, allora, di comandarlo in Britannia come Governatore: qui, il nostro eroe incontrerà l'Arcidruido Taliesin e avrà i primi contatti con il "mondo sottile" dei Celti, con visioni, momenti misterici e con qualcosa di tanto stupefacente che un generale di Roma mai avrebbe pensato di affrontare. In questo audiobook, la bellissima voce dell'autore di questo coinvolgente romanzo, legge la sua opera più conosciuta. ©2016 Alvaro Gradella (P)2016 GOODmood biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alvaro Gradella) Wed, 23 Mar 2016 23:32:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/LInizio-della-Fine-LAquila-e-la-Spada-1-Audiobook/B01DA0XCLK thebookvoice.com 03:12:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: L'Inizio della Fine (L'Aquila e la Spada 1) Autore: Alvaro Gradella Narratore: Alvaro Gradella Formato: Unabridged Durata: 3 hrs and 12 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 03-23-16 Editore: GoodMood Valutazioni: 5 su 5 su 1 voti Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: 378 dopo Cristo: sulla piana di Adrianopoli, in Tracia (non lontano dalle rive sud occidentali del Mar Nero), i barbari Goti infliggono ai Romani una terribile disfatta che - secondo la maggioranza degli storici - darà inizio alla fine dell'Impero Romano d'Occidente. Uno dei pochi sopravvissuti sarà il Dux Moesiae Secundae Magno Clemente Massimo, il protagonista di questo romanzo. L'Imperatore Graziano deciderà, allora, di comandarlo in Britannia come Governatore: qui, il nostro eroe incontrerà l'Arcidruido Taliesin e avrà i primi contatti con il "mondo sottile" dei Celti, con visioni, momenti misterici e con qualcosa di tanto stupefacente che un generale di Roma mai avrebbe pensato di affrontare. In questo audiobook, la bellissima voce dell'autore di questo coinvolgente romanzo, legge la sua opera più conosciuta. ©2016 Alvaro Gradella (P)2016 GOODmood Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: L'Inizio della Fine (L'Aquila e la Spada 1) Autore: Alvaro Gradella Narratore: Alvaro Gradella Formato: Unabridged Durata: 3 hrs and 12 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 03-23-16 Editore: GoodMood Valutazioni: 5 su 5 su 1 voti Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: 378 dopo Cristo: sulla piana di Adrianopoli, in Tracia (non lontano dalle rive sud occidentali del Mar Nero), i barbari Goti infliggono ai Romani una terribile disfatta che - secondo la maggioranza degli storici - darà inizio alla fine dell'Impero Romano d'Occidente. Uno dei pochi sopravvissuti sarà il Dux Moesiae Secundae Magno Clemente Massimo, il protagonista di questo romanzo. L'Imperatore Graziano deciderà, allora, di comandarlo in Britannia come Governatore: qui, il nostro eroe incontrerà l'Arcidruido Taliesin e avrà i primi contatti con il "mondo sottile" dei Celti, con visioni, momenti misterici e con qualcosa di tanto stupefacente che un generale di Roma mai avrebbe pensato di affrontare. In questo audiobook, la bellissima voce dell'autore di questo coinvolgente romanzo, legge la sua opera più conosciuta. ©2016 Alvaro Gradella (P)2016 GOODmood https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Il-nemico-di-Cesare-Dictator-2-Audiobook/B0714L2RJJ Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: Il nemico di Cesare (Dictator 2) Autore: Andrea Frediani Narratore: Alberto Bergamini Formato: Unabridged Durata: 15 hrs and 15 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 06-23-17 Editore: Audible Studios Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: Dopo anni di lotte e di vittorie, Giulio Cesare ha conquistato la Gallia. A Roma, tuttavia, gli avversari del grande condottiero, temendo il suo crescente potere, vogliono metterlo sotto processo, e persino il suo principale collaboratore e amico, Tito Labieno, lo ha abbandonato. Eppure, proprio quando sembra che l'unica scelta possibile sia rinunciare alle proprie ambizioni, Cesare getta il dado e sorprende tutti: varca il Rubicone con la sola XIII legione e muove verso Roma. Ai suoi nemici non resta che fuggire dall'Italia e lasciargli il possesso della penisola. Ma la guerra civile è solo agli inizi, così come la faida tra la guardia del corpo di Cesare, il germano Ortwin, e Quinto Labieno, il figlio di Tito. Dopo essersi fatto nominare dittatore, Cesare si trasferisce oltre l'Adriatico, per affrontare Pompeo e il suo imponente esercito. Mentre Ortwin e Quinto si scontrano sul campo di battaglia, anche per riconquistare l'amore della principessa Veleda, Cesare e Pompeo studiano le strategie per vincere la guerra. Finché a Farsalo, grazie a una mossa imprevedibile, il dittatore ottiene una clamorosa vittoria, diventando il padrone assoluto del mondo romano. La guerra però continua, e i destini di Tito e Quinto Labieno, Ortwin e Veleda sono ancora ben lontani dall'essere compiuti. >> Questo audiobook in edizione integrale vi è offerto in esclusiva per Audible ed è disponibile solamente in formato audio digitale. ©2010 Newton Compton Editori S.r.l. (P)2017 Audible GmbH biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrea Frediani) Fri, 23 Jun 2017 05:23:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Il-nemico-di-Cesare-Dictator-2-Audiobook/B0714L2RJJ thebookvoice.com 15:15:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: Il nemico di Cesare (Dictator 2) Autore: Andrea Frediani Narratore: Alberto Bergamini Formato: Unabridged Durata: 15 hrs and 15 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 06-23-17 Editore: Audible Studios Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: Dopo anni di lotte e di vittorie, Giulio Cesare ha conquistato la Gallia. A Roma, tuttavia, gli avversari del grande condottiero, temendo il suo crescente potere, vogliono metterlo sotto processo, e persino il suo principale collaboratore e amico, Tito Labieno, lo ha abbandonato. Eppure, proprio quando sembra che l'unica scelta possibile sia rinunciare alle proprie ambizioni, Cesare getta il dado e sorprende tutti: varca il Rubicone con la sola XIII legione e muove verso Roma. Ai suoi nemici non resta che fuggire dall'Italia e lasciargli il possesso della penisola. Ma la guerra civile è solo agli inizi, così come la faida tra la guardia del corpo di Cesare, il germano Ortwin, e Quinto Labieno, il figlio di Tito. Dopo essersi fatto nominare dittatore, Cesare si trasferisce oltre l'Adriatico, per affrontare Pompeo e il suo imponente esercito. Mentre Ortwin e Quinto si scontrano sul campo di battaglia, anche per riconquistare l'amore della principessa Veleda, Cesare e Pompeo studiano le strategie per vincere la guerra. Finché a Farsalo, grazie a una mossa imprevedibile, il dittatore ottiene una clamorosa vittoria, diventando il padrone assoluto del mondo romano. La guerra però continua, e i destini di Tito e Quinto Labieno, Ortwin e Veleda sono ancora ben lontani dall'essere compiuti. >> Questo audiobook in edizione integrale vi è offerto in esclusiva per Audible ed è disponibile solamente in formato audio digitale. ©2010 Newton Compton Editori S.r.l. (P)2017 Audible GmbH Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: Il nemico di Cesare (Dictator 2) Autore: Andrea Frediani Narratore: Alberto Bergamini Formato: Unabridged Durata: 15 hrs and 15 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 06-23-17 Editore: Audible Studios Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: Dopo anni di lotte e di vittorie, Giulio Cesare ha conquistato la Gallia. A Roma, tuttavia, gli avversari del grande condottiero, temendo il suo crescente potere, vogliono metterlo sotto processo, e persino il suo principale collaboratore e amico, Tito Labieno, lo ha abbandonato. Eppure, proprio quando sembra che l'unica scelta possibile sia rinunciare alle proprie ambizioni, Cesare getta il dado e sorprende tutti: varca il Rubicone con la sola XIII legione e muove verso Roma. Ai suoi nemici non resta che fuggire dall'Italia e lasciargli il possesso della penisola. Ma la guerra civile è solo agli inizi, così come la faida tra la guardia del corpo di Cesare, il germano Ortwin, e Quinto Labieno, il figlio di Tito. Dopo essersi fatto nominare dittatore, Cesare si trasferisce oltre l'Adriatico, per affrontare Pompeo e il suo imponente esercito. Mentre Ortwin e Quinto si scontrano sul campo di battaglia, anche per riconquistare l'amore della principessa Veleda, Cesare e Pompeo studiano le strategie per vincere la guerra. Finché a Farsalo, grazie a una mossa imprevedibile, il dittatore ottiene una clamorosa vittoria, diventando il padrone assoluto del mondo romano. La guerra però continua, e i destini di Tito e Quinto Labieno, Ortwin e Veleda sono ancora ben lontani dall'essere compiuti. >> Questo audiobook in edizione integrale vi è offerto in esclusiva per Audible ed è disponibile solamente in formato audio digitale. ©2010 Newton Compton Editori S.r.l. (P)2017 Audible GmbH https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Il-trionfo-di-Cesare-Dictator-3-Audiobook/B071ZMM5R9 Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: Il trionfo di Cesare (Dictator 3) Autore: Andrea Frediani Narratore: Alberto Bergamini Formato: Unabridged Durata: 14 hrs and 2 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 06-23-17 Editore: Audible Studios Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: Nonostante la grande vittoria di Farsalo e la morte di Pompeo, per Cesare la guerra civile non è finita. I suoi oppositori si sono asserragliati in Africa, e da lì preparano la riscossa. Così, dopo aver spazzato via la minaccia del re del Ponto, Farnace, e sedato la rivolta dei soldati, esasperati dai continui rinvii del loro congedo, il dittatore non ha altra scelta che andare ad affrontare i suoi nemici. La campagna africana si rivela durissima, anche perché Cesare è costretto a fare i conti con il suo stesso declino: la resistenza degli avversari, infatti, mette a nudo i limiti del suo comando, ormai logorato da anni di guerra e di lotte. Ancora una volta, tuttavia, grazie alla sua buona stella e soprattutto al concreto aiuto di chi lo sostiene - dal fedele germano Ortwin ai suoi luogotenenti più segreti -, il dittatore riesce a vincere la guerra, eliminare gran parte degli oppositori e tornare a Roma da trionfatore. Eppure, qualche nemico ancora sopravvive... Ed è in Spagna che avviene la resa dei conti tra il dittatore e chi ancora rifiuta di accettare il suo potere. Insieme a questo titolo riceverete un file PDF accessibile dalla vostra Libreria. >> Questo audiobook in edizione integrale vi è offerto in esclusiva per Audible ed è disponibile solamente in formato audio digitale. ©2010 Newton Compton Editori S.r.l. (P)2017 Audible GmbH biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrea Frediani) Fri, 23 Jun 2017 17:17:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Il-trionfo-di-Cesare-Dictator-3-Audiobook/B071ZMM5R9 thebookvoice.com 14:02:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: Il trionfo di Cesare (Dictator 3) Autore: Andrea Frediani Narratore: Alberto Bergamini Formato: Unabridged Durata: 14 hrs and 2 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 06-23-17 Editore: Audible Studios Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: Nonostante la grande vittoria di Farsalo e la morte di Pompeo, per Cesare la guerra civile non è finita. I suoi oppositori si sono asserragliati in Africa, e da lì preparano la riscossa. Così, dopo aver spazzato via la minaccia del re del Ponto, Farnace, e sedato la rivolta dei soldati, esasperati dai continui rinvii del loro congedo, il dittatore non ha altra scelta che andare ad affrontare i suoi nemici. La campagna africana si rivela durissima, anche perché Cesare è costretto a fare i conti con il suo stesso declino: la resistenza degli avversari, infatti, mette a nudo i limiti del suo comando, ormai logorato da anni di guerra e di lotte. Ancora una volta, tuttavia, grazie alla sua buona stella e soprattutto al concreto aiuto di chi lo sostiene - dal fedele germano Ortwin ai suoi luogotenenti più segreti -, il dittatore riesce a vincere la guerra, eliminare gran parte degli oppositori e tornare a Roma da trionfatore. Eppure, qualche nemico ancora sopravvive... Ed è in Spagna che avviene la resa dei conti tra il dittatore e chi ancora rifiuta di accettare il suo potere. Insieme a questo titolo riceverete un file PDF accessibile dalla vostra Libreria. >> Questo audiobook in edizione integrale vi è offerto in esclusiva per Audible ed è disponibile solamente in formato audio digitale. ©2010 Newton Compton Editori S.r.l. (P)2017 Audible GmbH Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: Il trionfo di Cesare (Dictator 3) Autore: Andrea Frediani Narratore: Alberto Bergamini Formato: Unabridged Durata: 14 hrs and 2 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 06-23-17 Editore: Audible Studios Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: Nonostante la grande vittoria di Farsalo e la morte di Pompeo, per Cesare la guerra civile non è finita. I suoi oppositori si sono asserragliati in Africa, e da lì preparano la riscossa. Così, dopo aver spazzato via la minaccia del re del Ponto, Farnace, e sedato la rivolta dei soldati, esasperati dai continui rinvii del loro congedo, il dittatore non ha altra scelta che andare ad affrontare i suoi nemici. La campagna africana si rivela durissima, anche perché Cesare è costretto a fare i conti con il suo stesso declino: la resistenza degli avversari, infatti, mette a nudo i limiti del suo comando, ormai logorato da anni di guerra e di lotte. Ancora una volta, tuttavia, grazie alla sua buona stella e soprattutto al concreto aiuto di chi lo sostiene - dal fedele germano Ortwin ai suoi luogotenenti più segreti -, il dittatore riesce a vincere la guerra, eliminare gran parte degli oppositori e tornare a Roma da trionfatore. Eppure, qualche nemico ancora sopravvive... Ed è in Spagna che avviene la resa dei conti tra il dittatore e chi ancora rifiuta di accettare il suo potere. Insieme a questo titolo riceverete un file PDF accessibile dalla vostra Libreria. >> Questo audiobook in edizione integrale vi è offerto in esclusiva per Audible ed è disponibile solamente in formato audio digitale. ©2010 Newton Compton Editori S.r.l. (P)2017 Audible GmbH https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Lombra-di-Cesare-Dictator-1-Audiobook/B071SG2W9H Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: L'ombra di Cesare (Dictator 1) Autore: Andrea Frediani Narratore: Alberto Bergamini Formato: Unabridged Durata: 12 hrs and 5 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 06-23-17 Editore: Audible Studios Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: Caio Giulio Cesare è poco più che un bambino quando, nell'88 a. C., incontra per la prima volta Tito Labieno. I due si salvano la vita a vicenda, suggellando così un'amicizia destinata a durare nel tempo. Anche quando la carriera militare del grande condottiero prende avvio, dapprima in Spagna poi in Gallia, Labieno è al suo fianco, come principale comandante subalterno. Insieme, i due firmano strategie e compiono gesta straordinarie, agiscono in totale sintonia e sono, di fatto, invincibili. Ma mentre la Gallia, anno dopo anno, finisce sotto il tallone di Roma, nell'Urbe cresce la fazione anticesariana, che opera per separare i due indissolubili amici. Anche nello stesso esercito di Cesare c'è chi agisce per screditare Labieno e prenderne il posto; perfino il figlio di quest'ultimo, l'instabile Quinto, fa pressione sul padre perché acquisisca gloria per sé e non più solo per Cesare. E quando il futuro dittatore si dimostra pronto a tutto per difendere quelli che ritiene i propri diritti, Labieno è costretto a decidere da quale parte stare. Insieme a questo titolo riceverete un file PDF accessibile dalla vostra Libreria. >> Questo audiobook in edizione integrale vi è offerto in esclusiva per Audible ed è disponibile solamente in formato audio digitale. ©2010 Newton Compton Editori S.r.l. (P)2017 Audible GmbH biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrea Frediani) Fri, 23 Jun 2017 00:25:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Lombra-di-Cesare-Dictator-1-Audiobook/B071SG2W9H thebookvoice.com 12:05:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: L'ombra di Cesare (Dictator 1) Autore: Andrea Frediani Narratore: Alberto Bergamini Formato: Unabridged Durata: 12 hrs and 5 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 06-23-17 Editore: Audible Studios Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: Caio Giulio Cesare è poco più che un bambino quando, nell'88 a. C., incontra per la prima volta Tito Labieno. I due si salvano la vita a vicenda, suggellando così un'amicizia destinata a durare nel tempo. Anche quando la carriera militare del grande condottiero prende avvio, dapprima in Spagna poi in Gallia, Labieno è al suo fianco, come principale comandante subalterno. Insieme, i due firmano strategie e compiono gesta straordinarie, agiscono in totale sintonia e sono, di fatto, invincibili. Ma mentre la Gallia, anno dopo anno, finisce sotto il tallone di Roma, nell'Urbe cresce la fazione anticesariana, che opera per separare i due indissolubili amici. Anche nello stesso esercito di Cesare c'è chi agisce per screditare Labieno e prenderne il posto; perfino il figlio di quest'ultimo, l'instabile Quinto, fa pressione sul padre perché acquisisca gloria per sé e non più solo per Cesare. E quando il futuro dittatore si dimostra pronto a tutto per difendere quelli che ritiene i propri diritti, Labieno è costretto a decidere da quale parte stare. Insieme a questo titolo riceverete un file PDF accessibile dalla vostra Libreria. >> Questo audiobook in edizione integrale vi è offerto in esclusiva per Audible ed è disponibile solamente in formato audio digitale. ©2010 Newton Compton Editori S.r.l. (P)2017 Audible GmbH Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: L'ombra di Cesare (Dictator 1) Autore: Andrea Frediani Narratore: Alberto Bergamini Formato: Unabridged Durata: 12 hrs and 5 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 06-23-17 Editore: Audible Studios Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: Caio Giulio Cesare è poco più che un bambino quando, nell'88 a. C., incontra per la prima volta Tito Labieno. I due si salvano la vita a vicenda, suggellando così un'amicizia destinata a durare nel tempo. Anche quando la carriera militare del grande condottiero prende avvio, dapprima in Spagna poi in Gallia, Labieno è al suo fianco, come principale comandante subalterno. Insieme, i due firmano strategie e compiono gesta straordinarie, agiscono in totale sintonia e sono, di fatto, invincibili. Ma mentre la Gallia, anno dopo anno, finisce sotto il tallone di Roma, nell'Urbe cresce la fazione anticesariana, che opera per separare i due indissolubili amici. Anche nello stesso esercito di Cesare c'è chi agisce per screditare Labieno e prenderne il posto; perfino il figlio di quest'ultimo, l'instabile Quinto, fa pressione sul padre perché acquisisca gloria per sé e non più solo per Cesare. E quando il futuro dittatore si dimostra pronto a tutto per difendere quelli che ritiene i propri diritti, Labieno è costretto a decidere da quale parte stare. Insieme a questo titolo riceverete un file PDF accessibile dalla vostra Libreria. >> Questo audiobook in edizione integrale vi è offerto in esclusiva per Audible ed è disponibile solamente in formato audio digitale. ©2010 Newton Compton Editori S.r.l. (P)2017 Audible GmbH https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Capricorn-Audiobook/B004YKHIW0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Capricorn Subtitle: Tale Time Stories: Greek Myths of the Zodiac Author: Parsons Vicky Narrator: Parsons Vicky Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-11 Publisher: Create Digital Publishing Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Have you ever wondered about astrology? What is it? Where does it come from? What does it mean for you? Whats your star sign? How can it help you live your life? Storyteller Vicky Parsons shares the tales behind the mythology, offering us insight into the world of astrology. Whether you believe in the science of astrology or not, the essential truths about human nature in these stories help us get to know and relate to our star signs in the way the Greeks would have. Here we learn the story of Capricorn, and what that means for Capricorn work, friendship, and love. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Parsons Vicky) Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:10:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Capricorn-Audiobook/B004YKHIW0 thebookvoice.com 00:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Capricorn Subtitle: Tale Time Stories: Greek Myths of the Zodiac Author: Parsons Vicky Narrator: Parsons Vicky Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-11 Publisher: Create Digital Publishing Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Have you ever wondered about astrology? What is it? Where does it come from? What does it mean for you? Whats your star sign? How can it help you live your life? Storyteller Vicky Parsons shares the tales behind the mythology, offering us insight into the world of astrology. Whether you believe in the science of astrology or not, the essential truths about human nature in these stories help us get to know and relate to our star signs in the way the Greeks would have. Here we learn the story of Capricorn, and what that means for Capricorn work, friendship, and love. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Capricorn Subtitle: Tale Time Stories: Greek Myths of the Zodiac Author: Parsons Vicky Narrator: Parsons Vicky Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-11 Publisher: Create Digital Publishing Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Have you ever wondered about astrology? What is it? Where does it come from? What does it mean for you? Whats your star sign? How can it help you live your life? Storyteller Vicky Parsons shares the tales behind the mythology, offering us insight into the world of astrology. Whether you believe in the science of astrology or not, the essential truths about human nature in these stories help us get to know and relate to our star signs in the way the Greeks would have. Here we learn the story of Capricorn, and what that means for Capricorn work, friendship, and love. Members Reviews: incorrect book title. this is for Sagittarius incorrect book title. this is for Sagittarius incorrect book title. this is for Sagittarius incorrect book title. this is for Sagittarius https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Sagittarius-Audiobook/B004JOF2PQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sagittarius Subtitle: Tale Time Stories: Greek Myths of the Zodiac Author: Vicky Parsons Narrator: Vicky Parsons Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-11 Publisher: Create Digital Publishing Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Have you ever wondered about astrology? What is it? Where does it come from? What does it mean for you? Whats your star sign? How can it help you live your life? Storyteller Vicky Parsons shares the tales behind the mythology, offering us insight into the world of astrology. Whether you believe in the science of astrology or not, the essential truths about human nature in these stories help us get to know and relate to our star signs in the way the Greeks would have. Here we learn the story of Aquarius, and what that means for Aquarius work, friendship, and love. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Vicky Parsons) Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:14:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Sagittarius-Audiobook/B004JOF2PQ thebookvoice.com 00:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sagittarius Subtitle: Tale Time Stories: Greek Myths of the Zodiac Author: Vicky Parsons Narrator: Vicky Parsons Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-11 Publisher: Create Digital Publishing Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Have you ever wondered about astrology? What is it? Where does it come from? What does it mean for you? Whats your star sign? How can it help you live your life? Storyteller Vicky Parsons shares the tales behind the mythology, offering us insight into the world of astrology. Whether you believe in the science of astrology or not, the essential truths about human nature in these stories help us get to know and relate to our star signs in the way the Greeks would have. Here we learn the story of Aquarius, and what that means for Aquarius work, friendship, and love. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sagittarius Subtitle: Tale Time Stories: Greek Myths of the Zodiac Author: Vicky Parsons Narrator: Vicky Parsons Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-11 Publisher: Create Digital Publishing Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Have you ever wondered about astrology? What is it? Where does it come from? What does it mean for you? Whats your star sign? How can it help you live your life? Storyteller Vicky Parsons shares the tales behind the mythology, offering us insight into the world of astrology. Whether you believe in the science of astrology or not, the essential truths about human nature in these stories help us get to know and relate to our star signs in the way the Greeks would have. Here we learn the story of Aquarius, and what that means for Aquarius work, friendship, and love. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Heroes-Gods-and-Monsters-of-the-Greek-Myths-Audiobook/B00I0ZZEIA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths Subtitle: One of the Best-selling Mythology Books of All Time Author: Bernard Evslin Narrator: Todd Haberkorn Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-14 Publisher: Graymalkin Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 967 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Having sold millions of copies in print, Bernard Evslins classic retelling of the Greek myths captures the excitement and enchantment of these stories that have influenced many of todays popular films and novels. Easy to understand and fun to read for both adults and children, it is no wonder this book has been taught in schools all over the world. Evslin introduces listeners to the wondrous and terrifying world of superhuman beings, such as Medusa and the Minotaur, and the glory of gods like Zeus, Athena, and Poseidon - brought magically to life through heroes such as Perseus, Daedalus, Prometheus, and others. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bernard Evslin) Fri, 24 Jan 2014 09:43:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Heroes-Gods-and-Monsters-of-the-Greek-Myths-Audiobook/B00I0ZZEIA thebookvoice.com 06:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths Subtitle: One of the Best-selling Mythology Books of All Time Author: Bernard Evslin Narrator: Todd Haberkorn Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-14 Publisher: Graymalkin Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 967 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Having sold millions of copies in print, Bernard Evslins classic retelling of the Greek myths captures the excitement and enchantment of these stories that have influenced many of todays popular films and novels. Easy to understand and fun to read for both adults and children, it is no wonder this book has been taught in schools all over the world. Evslin introduces listeners to the wondrous and terrifying world of superhuman beings, such as Medusa and the Minotaur, and the glory of gods like Zeus, Athena, and Poseidon - brought magically to life through heroes such as Perseus, Daedalus, Prometheus, and others. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths Subtitle: One of the Best-selling Mythology Books of All Time Author: Bernard Evslin Narrator: Todd Haberkorn Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-14 Publisher: Graymalkin Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 967 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Having sold millions of copies in print, Bernard Evslins classic retelling of the Greek myths captures the excitement and enchantment of these stories that have influenced many of todays popular films and novels. Easy to understand and fun to read for both adults and children, it is no wonder this book has been taught in schools all over the world. Evslin introduces listeners to the wondrous and terrifying world of superhuman beings, such as Medusa and the Minotaur, and the glory of gods like Zeus, Athena, and Poseidon - brought magically to life through heroes such as Perseus, Daedalus, Prometheus, and others. Members Reviews: I WOULD MAKE A GOOD HUSBAND FOR A GIRL LIKE YOU, I WORK LATE. I love fables, fairy tales, science fiction, fantasy, paranormal, etc... So, it only stands to reason I would love Greek Mythology. In years past I have picked up books on the subject, but they all seemed either dry or too complicated. The relationships between the Gods can be complicated and they have sex with their sisters, brothers and humans. They have lots of sex, so there is a lot of them that are related. CRONOS This book was an absolute joy to listen to. It was easy to understand and the stories were exciting. After listening, I went out and bought the paperback, so I can use it as a reference in the future, but don't just get the book. The reading of this is great. THE BIBLE I am not making a statement of any kind, but I do find the coincidence interesting. The Gods have sex with human women all the time and their are stories about half breeds and the Titians. In the NEW AMERICAN BIBLE: Genesis, Chapter 6, verse 4, it reads, THE NEPHILIM APPEARED IN THOSE DAYS AS WELL AS LATER, AFTER THE SONS OF GOD HAD INTERCOURSE WITH THE DAUGHTERS OF HUMAN BEINGS, WHO BORE THEM SONS. THEY WERE THE HEORES OF OLD, THE MEN OF RENOWN. Food for thought. Mystical Myths I always have been so intrigued by Greek mythology and wanted to learn more about it. This audio is perfect anyone who is being introduced to the myths, or wanting to learn more. It really gives so much explanation of how the tree is structured. The narrator truly gave life to each word, each tale. This is a book that must be read and or listened to. Feels like a bedtime story What did you love best about Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths? Good overview. It was my first book on Greek Mythology and I felt like a child being read to. Wonderful, Wonderful! What more can be said of the wild tales and lessons of Greek mythology? Always exciting and these stories never grow old. Look to the sky to see Cassiopius and the sea for Aphrodite. A great book for family vacations or just summer amusement. very entertaining! I was very pleased with this audible book. the narrator did a wonderful job. I do wish that the story of Hercules was included. Other than that I was quite entertained throughout the entire book https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Childrens-Homer-Audiobook/B002V8NB2S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Children's Homer Author: Padraic Colum Narrator: Robert Whitfield Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 117 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: This reissue of the 1919 classic combines the immortal stories from Homer's Iliad and Odyssey into one glorious saga of heroism and magical adventure. Beloved by generations, Padraic Colum's masterful retelling of these epic adventures is remarkably fresh, consistently spellbinding, and unmatched for its richness and poetry. It carries a new generation of young readers to ancient Greece with Odysseus and Achilles who, guided by the gods, seek vengeance against the Trojans, and follows Odysseus on his perilous journey, through the land of the Cyclopes, past Circe the Enchantress, the terrible Charybdis and the six-headed serpent Scylla. (P)2000 Blackstone Audiobooks biacuaduc@gmail.com (Padraic Colum) Wed, 19 May 2004 04:59:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Childrens-Homer-Audiobook/B002V8NB2S thebookvoice.com 04:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Children's Homer Author: Padraic Colum Narrator: Robert Whitfield Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 117 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: This reissue of the 1919 classic combines the immortal stories from Homer's Iliad and Odyssey into one glorious saga of heroism and magical adventure. Beloved by generations, Padraic Colum's masterful retelling of these epic adventures is remarkably fresh, consistently spellbinding, and unmatched for its richness and poetry. It carries a new generation of young readers to ancient Greece with Odysseus and Achilles who, guided by the gods, seek vengeance against the Trojans, and follows Odysseus on his perilous journey, through the land of the Cyclopes, past Circe the Enchantress, the terrible Charybdis and the six-headed serpent Scylla. (P)2000 Blackstone Audiobooks Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Children's Homer Author: Padraic Colum Narrator: Robert Whitfield Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 117 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: This reissue of the 1919 classic combines the immortal stories from Homer's Iliad and Odyssey into one glorious saga of heroism and magical adventure. Beloved by generations, Padraic Colum's masterful retelling of these epic adventures is remarkably fresh, consistently spellbinding, and unmatched for its richness and poetry. It carries a new generation of young readers to ancient Greece with Odysseus and Achilles who, guided by the gods, seek vengeance against the Trojans, and follows Odysseus on his perilous journey, through the land of the Cyclopes, past Circe the Enchantress, the terrible Charybdis and the six-headed serpent Scylla. (P)2000 Blackstone Audiobooks Members Reviews: A great listen for adults as well Do not be put off by the title, this is an excellent adaptation of Homers two classic works, and will definitely be enjoyed by adults as well. The adaptation is sympathetic, and the story flows extremely well. The narrator suits the task very well. Give it a try, you will be pleasantly surprised. An Impressive Condensed Iliad and Odyssey In The Children???s Homer Padraig Colum weaves The Iliad into The Odyssey to make a single narrative in two parts. He begins the first part with the scene from the Odyssey where Athene recommends Telemachus to embark on a voyage to search for news of his father, and then has a minstrel, Nestor, Menelaus, and Helen narrate to Odysseus??? son the major causes and events of the Trojan war. In the second part Colum closely follows the sections of The Odyssey from Odysseus??? leave-taking from Calypso to his arrival back home at Ithaca. As the subtitle of Colum???s book reveals (The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy), Odysseus here becomes the focal point of both The Odyssey and The Iliad. Colum keeps many of the humorous insults, terrible battles, moving conversations, cultural textures, vivid similes, fantastic elements, and epic flavors of Homer???s epics in his 4.5 hour book. Perhaps due to his young audience or limited space, he also leaves out many impressive things, like Achilles repeatedly dragging the body of Hector around the walls of Troy, Odysseus visiting Hades, and Odysseus executing his serving women after having them clean up the gory remains of his slaughter of the suitors. The English translation seems faithful and strong, though it does favor thee, thy, and thine, as well as ???archaic??? forms like hast and spake. I believe that although any reader (from child to adult) should really listen to the unabridged Homerian epics (of which there are many excellent translations and readings available on audible), if kids would be daunted by their length or more graphic gore, this would be a good choice, for although much shorter than the originals, it is not dumbed down and retains their grim view of mortality and vibrant view of life. And Robert Whitfield (Simon Vance) gives his usual elegant and assured reading. Missing a chapter - goes from 15 to 17 This was missing the second to last chapter (chapter 16) of the book. Otherwise, well done! The reading was great. Great for Mythology Fans! This book was required reading for my son. Since he has tires easily while reading long chapters, I try to get all his novels on CD or audiofiles. He loves mythology, and he loved this book and the narration of the performer. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Aesops-Fables-Audiobook/B007H914RU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Aesops Fables Author: Aesop Narrator: Samantha Worthen Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: These classic fables use simple allegories to convey universal truths. Though it is unkown if Aesop ever actually existed, dating back to the sixth century, BC, these fables are known in cultures throughout the world and have been translated into many languages. Editorial Reviews: These fables date back to the sixth century, BC. Literary historians question the existence of Aesop. Perhaps someone collected a group of parables coined by anonymous writers, and the mythical Aesop was given credit for authoring them. Regardless of who wrote them, these parables have remained relevant across time. With their global reach and universal truths, they set the template for future folk tales. Parents of every culture can enchant their children with these gem-like morality plays. Narrator Samantha Worthens voice has a high but resonant pitch. Her tone is familiar rather than curious; both Worthen and the listener are treading beloved old ground. Worthens captivating recitation will help listeners to rediscover charming plots, coy and sly interactions, delicate ironies, and pithy moral lessons. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Aesop) Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:07:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Aesops-Fables-Audiobook/B007H914RU thebookvoice.com 04:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Aesops Fables Author: Aesop Narrator: Samantha Worthen Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: These classic fables use simple allegories to convey universal truths. Though it is unkown if Aesop ever actually existed, dating back to the sixth century, BC, these fables are known in cultures throughout the world and have been translated into many languages. Editorial Reviews: These fables date back to the sixth century, BC. Literary historians question the existence of Aesop. Perhaps someone collected a group of parables coined by anonymous writers, and the mythical Aesop was given credit for authoring them. Regardless of who wrote them, these parables have remained relevant across time. With their global reach and universal truths, they set the template for future folk tales. Parents of every culture can enchant their children with these gem-like morality plays. Narrator Samantha Worthens voice has a high but resonant pitch. Her tone is familiar rather than curious; both Worthen and the listener are treading beloved old ground. Worthens captivating recitation will help listeners to rediscover charming plots, coy and sly interactions, delicate ironies, and pithy moral lessons. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Aesops Fables Author: Aesop Narrator: Samantha Worthen Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: These classic fables use simple allegories to convey universal truths. Though it is unkown if Aesop ever actually existed, dating back to the sixth century, BC, these fables are known in cultures throughout the world and have been translated into many languages. Editorial Reviews: These fables date back to the sixth century, BC. Literary historians question the existence of Aesop. Perhaps someone collected a group of parables coined by anonymous writers, and the mythical Aesop was given credit for authoring them. Regardless of who wrote them, these parables have remained relevant across time. With their global reach and universal truths, they set the template for future folk tales. Parents of every culture can enchant their children with these gem-like morality plays. Narrator Samantha Worthens voice has a high but resonant pitch. Her tone is familiar rather than curious; both Worthen and the listener are treading beloved old ground. Worthens captivating recitation will help listeners to rediscover charming plots, coy and sly interactions, delicate ironies, and pithy moral lessons. Members Reviews: Classic Great bunch of stories there's something to learn each time through. Could have been organized in chapters maybe? Thoroughly enjoyed it Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? yes. Many favorites that tell a lesson that many parents seem to have forgotten about. What did you like best about this story? they are children's stories that teach What does Samantha Worthen bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? She adds feeling and her own personal touch. Very enjoyable. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Just reminiscing of childhood as I listened Any additional comments? Get this and listen to it with your children together. Fun this is a very enjoyable book. It is a fun read and a great narrator too. Proverbs give the lesson, Aesop the backstory The narration has not been adequately rehearsed. The presentation is stiff and takes effort to follow. It sounds like it was read once, then recorded. The material is interesting from a historical view and is representative of its time. It is useful for insight into ancient thought. Most of the fables do not have concluding summaries. I suppose in the 500 BC the messages would be clear. This is wisdom literature along the lines of biblical proverbs, but not as clear or helpful. Lots of animals interacting, representative of human behaviors and attitudes seen today. Proverbs state the lessons learned, Aesop gives the background stories. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Wonder-Book-Audiobook/B004E8EUW8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Wonder Book Subtitle: Greek Mythology Come Alive Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne Narrator: Bobbie Frohman Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-10 Publisher: Alcazar AudioWorks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The colorful characters from Greek mythology come alive in exciting adventures captured by the author of The House of the Seven Gables and The Scarlet Letter. Ride Pegasus, open Pandora' Box, kill Medea with her head of many snakes, join Hercules as he flexes his muscles and King Midas as he turn his daughter into gold. The stories, moral in tone, are totally riveting. A Wonder Book includes: 1. The Gorgon's Head 2. The Golden Touch 3. The Paradise of Children 4. The Three Golden Apples 5. The Miraculous Pitcher 6. The Chimra Nathaniel Hawthorne (18041864) is considered to be one of the greatest American authors of the nineteenth century. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, he used Puritan New England as a setting for many of his short stories, allegorical tales, and novels. The Scarlet Letter, Hawthornes masterpiece, has never been out of print since it was first published in 1850. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nathaniel Hawthorne) Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:36:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Wonder-Book-Audiobook/B004E8EUW8 thebookvoice.com 05:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Wonder Book Subtitle: Greek Mythology Come Alive Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne Narrator: Bobbie Frohman Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-10 Publisher: Alcazar AudioWorks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The colorful characters from Greek mythology come alive in exciting adventures captured by the author of The House of the Seven Gables and The Scarlet Letter. Ride Pegasus, open Pandora' Box, kill Medea with her head of many snakes, join Hercules as he flexes his muscles and King Midas as he turn his daughter into gold. The stories, moral in tone, are totally riveting. A Wonder Book includes: 1. The Gorgon's Head 2. The Golden Touch 3. The Paradise of Children 4. The Three Golden Apples 5. The Miraculous Pitcher 6. The Chimra Nathaniel Hawthorne (18041864) is considered to be one of the greatest American authors of the nineteenth century. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, he used Puritan New England as a setting for many of his short stories, allegorical tales, and novels. The Scarlet Letter, Hawthornes masterpiece, has never been out of print since it was first published in 1850. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Wonder Book Subtitle: Greek Mythology Come Alive Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne Narrator: Bobbie Frohman Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-10 Publisher: Alcazar AudioWorks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The colorful characters from Greek mythology come alive in exciting adventures captured by the author of The House of the Seven Gables and The Scarlet Letter. Ride Pegasus, open Pandora' Box, kill Medea with her head of many snakes, join Hercules as he flexes his muscles and King Midas as he turn his daughter into gold. The stories, moral in tone, are totally riveting. A Wonder Book includes: 1. The Gorgon's Head 2. The Golden Touch 3. The Paradise of Children 4. The Three Golden Apples 5. The Miraculous Pitcher 6. The Chimra Nathaniel Hawthorne (18041864) is considered to be one of the greatest American authors of the nineteenth century. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, he used Puritan New England as a setting for many of his short stories, allegorical tales, and novels. The Scarlet Letter, Hawthornes masterpiece, has never been out of print since it was first published in 1850. Members Reviews: TERRIBLE narrator!!!!! Hawthorne does a wonderful job of re-telling the tales from classic Greek mythology, but it is very difficult to listen to from the woman who narrates all but the first story. Her speech is slurred, sounding like she is speaking with a mouth full of food or something, and while Hawthorne does not write "down" for children so that adults may enjoy the stories as well, she very much narrates "down" like she is reading to very small children ONLY. The English gentleman who narrated the intro and first story was excellent, reading with enough feeling to capture a juvenile audience, yet not making an adult feel ridiculous for listening, but Ms. Frohman apparently does not have that talent. I bought the book because I am very much interested in all versions of mythology, but am completely disappointed that Ms. Frohman's narration is making it so uncomfortable to get through. I will not buy another book narrated by her, no matter what it is. My children loved this book! I learned of this book from a homeschool reading list for second graders. I decided to download the audio version for a road trip I was taking with my daughters. My 7, 5, and 3 year old girls loved listening to it. I did have to stop and explain a few things and I asked questions to make sure they knew what was going on but all in all it was a wonderful choice and I am excited to get the companion book, Tanglewood Tales for our next road trip. Awesome!! I Love Fantasy!!! So Cool!! Anyone Who Loves Fantasy Should Get This Book!! It's So Cool! Audio quality was great but hum! What disappointed you about A Wonder Book? The story telling was so slow that keeping up with the story was a sleep fest! Has A Wonder Book turned you off from other books in this genre? No just expected more movement in the story telling! What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Sleepiness https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Golden-Fleece-and-the-Heroes-who-Lived-Before-Achilles-Audiobook/B002V5GLOQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Golden Fleece and the Heroes who Lived Before Achilles Author: Padraic Colum Narrator: Fred Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Along with Heracles and Theseus, Perseus and Atalanta and, of course, the sorceress Medea, Jason travels on a wondrous journey in the ship Argo to strange lands populated by even stranger inhabitants. While they travel, Orpheus, the famous Greek storyteller, sings songs about the gods and goddesses and the creation of heaven and earth. This is the story of Jason, the Argonauts, and their quest for the Golden Fleece. Critic Reviews: "Colum's stirring telling of the Greek epics is still unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths for young readers." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Padraic Colum) Wed, 19 May 2004 13:38:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Golden-Fleece-and-the-Heroes-who-Lived-Before-Achilles-Audiobook/B002V5GLOQ thebookvoice.com 08:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Golden Fleece and the Heroes who Lived Before Achilles Author: Padraic Colum Narrator: Fred Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Along with Heracles and Theseus, Perseus and Atalanta and, of course, the sorceress Medea, Jason travels on a wondrous journey in the ship Argo to strange lands populated by even stranger inhabitants. While they travel, Orpheus, the famous Greek storyteller, sings songs about the gods and goddesses and the creation of heaven and earth. This is the story of Jason, the Argonauts, and their quest for the Golden Fleece. Critic Reviews: "Colum's stirring telling of the Greek epics is still unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths for young readers." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Golden Fleece and the Heroes who Lived Before Achilles Author: Padraic Colum Narrator: Fred Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Along with Heracles and Theseus, Perseus and Atalanta and, of course, the sorceress Medea, Jason travels on a wondrous journey in the ship Argo to strange lands populated by even stranger inhabitants. While they travel, Orpheus, the famous Greek storyteller, sings songs about the gods and goddesses and the creation of heaven and earth. This is the story of Jason, the Argonauts, and their quest for the Golden Fleece. Critic Reviews: "Colum's stirring telling of the Greek epics is still unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths for young readers." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Excellent Well written and well read, for adults and younger people. Padraic Column is great at retelling the myths and heroic stories. Well worth it! I liked it I thought this was a great listen and would recommend it to anyone who loves ancient mythology. I'm listening to Part I for the second time before going on to Part II. The reader speaks slowly, which was good for me because I'm not used to hearing all those names out loud. It's nice to get the real pronounciation for the ancients' names. Can not recommend this These great stories are read in such a cold uninteresting monotone drone that they are just too difficult to listen to. They are also rushed and contain no detail or atmosphere. great car trip book It was so easy to listen. I finish it in a lonely road trip. i https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Tales-of-the-Greek-Heroes-Audiobook/B0036IOXF6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales of the Greek Heroes Author: Roger Lancelyn Green Narrator: Alex Jennings, Rula Lenska, David Rintoul Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-09 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The beautiful land of Greece is haunted by more than three thousand years of legend and history. In this gripping retelling of the Heroic Age, you'll meet the mighty POSEIDON, God of the Sea; ZEUS, the King of Heaven; HADES, Lord of the Dead; ARTEMIS the Huntress; APHRODITE, Immortal Lady of Beauty and Love; and many more mortals and gods. Their adventures are some of the oldest and most famous stories in the world. Critic Reviews: "You'll find yourself planning long journeys so you can relive your own youthful surrender to the greatness of stories." (Tribune) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Roger Lancelyn Green) Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:13:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Tales-of-the-Greek-Heroes-Audiobook/B0036IOXF6 thebookvoice.com 02:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales of the Greek Heroes Author: Roger Lancelyn Green Narrator: Alex Jennings, Rula Lenska, David Rintoul Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-09 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The beautiful land of Greece is haunted by more than three thousand years of legend and history. In this gripping retelling of the Heroic Age, you'll meet the mighty POSEIDON, God of the Sea; ZEUS, the King of Heaven; HADES, Lord of the Dead; ARTEMIS the Huntress; APHRODITE, Immortal Lady of Beauty and Love; and many more mortals and gods. Their adventures are some of the oldest and most famous stories in the world. Critic Reviews: "You'll find yourself planning long journeys so you can relive your own youthful surrender to the greatness of stories." (Tribune) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales of the Greek Heroes Author: Roger Lancelyn Green Narrator: Alex Jennings, Rula Lenska, David Rintoul Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-09 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The beautiful land of Greece is haunted by more than three thousand years of legend and history. In this gripping retelling of the Heroic Age, you'll meet the mighty POSEIDON, God of the Sea; ZEUS, the King of Heaven; HADES, Lord of the Dead; ARTEMIS the Huntress; APHRODITE, Immortal Lady of Beauty and Love; and many more mortals and gods. Their adventures are some of the oldest and most famous stories in the world. Critic Reviews: "You'll find yourself planning long journeys so you can relive your own youthful surrender to the greatness of stories." (Tribune) Members Reviews: Wonderful overview of Greek Mythology for children I loved this Greek mythology for children and adults. The stories are wonderful but it is especially good as an audiobook. The narrators are varied and just excellent. Although this is billed as a children's book I completely enjoyed it as an adult listener sharing it with my teen son. Terrific! This is a fantastic collection. Again, something that everyone can enjoy. The tales of heroics and mythic quirks are perfect for our 8-year-old and us. loved it one of my favorites !!! good book loved it always loved the subject i listen to it every nite . https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Ulisse-il-Mare-Color-del-Vino-Audiobook/B00TM9IZSO Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: Ulisse il Mare Color del Vino Autore: Giovanni Nucci Narratore: Giulio Scarpati Formato: Unabridged Durata: 3 hrs and 6 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 12-18-08 Editore: Emons Edizioni Valutazioni: 2 su 5 su 2 voti Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: Una raccolta di tutte le incredibili e straordinarie storie del più grande tra gli eroi greci, Ulisse, raccontate con brio e umorismo da uno dei migliori scrittori italiani per ragazzi. Un libro che è stato presentato in centinaia di scuole italiane, dove i ragazzi continuano ad appassionarsi a una belle più belle storie di tutti i tempi, resa qui con grande modernità e immediatezza. (c)+(p) 2008 Emons Italia biacuaduc@gmail.com (Giovanni Nucci) Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:18:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Ulisse-il-Mare-Color-del-Vino-Audiobook/B00TM9IZSO thebookvoice.com 03:06:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: Ulisse il Mare Color del Vino Autore: Giovanni Nucci Narratore: Giulio Scarpati Formato: Unabridged Durata: 3 hrs and 6 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 12-18-08 Editore: Emons Edizioni Valutazioni: 2 su 5 su 2 voti Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: Una raccolta di tutte le incredibili e straordinarie storie del più grande tra gli eroi greci, Ulisse, raccontate con brio e umorismo da uno dei migliori scrittori italiani per ragazzi. Un libro che è stato presentato in centinaia di scuole italiane, dove i ragazzi continuano ad appassionarsi a una belle più belle storie di tutti i tempi, resa qui con grande modernità e immediatezza. (c)+(p) 2008 Emons Italia Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: Ulisse il Mare Color del Vino Autore: Giovanni Nucci Narratore: Giulio Scarpati Formato: Unabridged Durata: 3 hrs and 6 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 12-18-08 Editore: Emons Edizioni Valutazioni: 2 su 5 su 2 voti Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: Una raccolta di tutte le incredibili e straordinarie storie del più grande tra gli eroi greci, Ulisse, raccontate con brio e umorismo da uno dei migliori scrittori italiani per ragazzi. Un libro che è stato presentato in centinaia di scuole italiane, dove i ragazzi continuano ad appassionarsi a una belle più belle storie di tutti i tempi, resa qui con grande modernità e immediatezza. (c)+(p) 2008 Emons Italia Recensioni dei membri: AUDIOBOOK DOES NOT MATCH E-BOOK What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Although the narrator does a great job in reading it, the audiobook does not match the e-book. That makes it impossible to read along as many words and sentences are not the same in the two medias. I thought an UNABRIDGED audiobook meant it would correspond to the actual book word by word as it usually happens. But not in this case. I wish I could return it but it seems that I can't. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Torn-from-Troy-Odyssey-of-a-Slave-Audiobook/B00DQDN4A6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Torn from Troy: Odyssey of a Slave Author: Patrick Bowman Narrator: Gerard Doyle Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-13 Publisher: Post Hypnotic Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Two-and-a half millennia after it was created, Homer's Odyssey remains one of humanity's most memorable adventure stories. In this re-creation of Homer's classic as a young adult novel, we see the aftermath of the Trojan War through the eyes of Alexi, a fifteen-year-old Trojan boy. Orphaned by the war and enslaved by Odysseus himself, Alexi has a very different view of the conquering heroes of legend. Despite a simmering anger towards his captors, Alexi gradually develops a grudging respect for them. As the Greeks fight off the angry Cicones, weather a storm that pushes them far beyond charted waters, and nearly succumb to the blandishments of the bewitching Lotus-eaters, he realizes that they are not the demons they were said to be, but people like himself. At the same time, Alexi's quick thinking, bravery, and the healing skills that he learned from his father prove to his captors that he is no ordinary slave. His key role in their escape from the Cyclops earns the respect of his master, Odysseus, and a striking discovery during their escape gives his life a newfound purpose. Straddling the boundary between historical fiction and mythology, Torn from Troy is written in a hard, realistic style and brings to life the travails of a bronze-age slave of the Greeks in a form that will appeal especially to teen boys. While this book is the first volume of the author's Odyssey of a Slave trilogy, it is a compelling and fully-realized work on its own. "Screw up your courage and screw on your sea legs - there's a wild ride ahead!" Torn from Troy is a kid's view of one of the best adventure stories ever told." (Tim Wynne-Jones, author of Rex Zero, The Great Pretender) Critic Reviews: Some narrators have an intangible star quality. Their voices say, "Listen to me! I have a wonderful story to tell." Gerard Doyle is such a narrator. His facility for accents and characterizations and his ability to set time and place by just the slightest vocal nuance make it almost impossible not to listen to him. The morning after the Greek invasion of Troy via the Trojan horse, 15-year-old Alexi is enslaved by Odysseus and brought aboard his ship. With a slave's vision of the legendary heroes, Alexi tells of the ship's foundering, of coming ashore to the land of the Lotus-Eaters, and of meeting the monstrous Cyclops, who likes the taste of Greeks. A delightfully original introduction to Homer's ODYSSEY, read by a master craftsman. S.J.H. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2013] biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patrick Bowman) Wed, 03 Jul 2013 02:18:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Torn-from-Troy-Odyssey-of-a-Slave-Audiobook/B00DQDN4A6 thebookvoice.com 05:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Torn from Troy: Odyssey of a Slave Author: Patrick Bowman Narrator: Gerard Doyle Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-13 Publisher: Post Hypnotic Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Two-and-a half millennia after it was created, Homer's Odyssey remains one of humanity's most memorable adventure stories. In this re-creation of Homer's classic as a young adult novel, we see the aftermath of the Trojan War through the eyes of Alexi, a fifteen-year-old Trojan boy. Orphaned by the war and enslaved by Odysseus himself, Alexi has a very different view of the conquering heroes of legend. Despite a simmering anger towards his captors, Alexi gradually develops a grudging respect for them. As the Greeks fight off the angry Cicones, weather a storm that pushes them far beyond charted waters, and nearly succumb to the blandishments of the bewitching Lotus-eaters, he realizes that they are not the demons they were said to be, but people like himself. At the same time, Alexi's quick thinking, bravery, and the healing skills that he learned from his father prove to his captors that he is no ordinary slave. His key role in their escape from the Cyclops earns the respect of his master, Odysseus, and a striking discovery during their escape gives his life a newfound purpose. Straddling the boundary between historical fiction and mythology, Torn from Troy is written in a hard, realistic style and brings to life the travails of a bronze-age slave of the Greeks in a form that will appeal especially to teen boys. While this book is the first volume of the author's Odyssey of a Slave trilogy, it is a compelling and fully-realized work on its own. "Screw up your courage and screw on your sea legs - there's a wild ride ahead!" Torn from Troy is a kid's view of one of the best adventure stories ever told." (Tim Wynne-Jones, author of Rex Zero, The Great Pretender) Critic Reviews: Some narrators have an intangible star quality. Their voices say, "Listen to me! I have a wonderful story to tell." Gerard Doyle is such a narrator. His facility for accents and characterizations and his ability to set time and place by just the slightest vocal nuance make it almost impossible not to listen to him. The morning after the Greek invasion of Troy via the Trojan horse, 15-year-old Alexi is enslaved by Odysseus and brought aboard his ship. With a slave's vision of the legendary heroes, Alexi tells of the ship's foundering, of coming ashore to the land of the Lotus-Eaters, and of meeting the monstrous Cyclops, who likes the taste of Greeks. A delightfully original introduction to Homer's ODYSSEY, read by a master craftsman. S.J.H. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2013] Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Torn from Troy: Odyssey of a Slave Author: Patrick Bowman Narrator: Gerard Doyle Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-13 Publisher: Post Hypnotic Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Two-and-a half millennia after it was created, Homer's Odyssey remains one of humanity's most memorable adventure stories. In this re-creation of Homer's classic as a young adult novel, we see the aftermath of the Trojan War through the eyes of Alexi, a fifteen-year-old Trojan boy. Orphaned by the war and enslaved by Odysseus himself, Alexi has a very different view of the conquering heroes of legend. Despite a simmering anger towards his captors, Alexi gradually develops a grudging respect for them. As the Greeks fight off the angry Cicones, weather a storm that pushes them far beyond charted waters, and nearly succumb to the blandishments of the bewitching Lotus-eaters, he realizes that they are not the demons they were said to be, but people like himself. At the same time, Alexi's quick thinking, bravery, and the healing skills that he learned from his father prove to his captors that he is no ordinary slave. His key role in their escape from the Cyclops earns the respect of his master, Odysseus, and a striking discovery during their escape gives his life a newfound purpose. Straddling the boundary between historical fiction and mythology, Torn from Troy is written in a hard, realistic style and brings to life the travails of a bronze-age slave of the Greeks in a form that will appeal especially to teen boys. While this book is the first volume of the author's Odyssey of a Slave trilogy, it is a compelling and fully-realized work on its own. "Screw up your courage and screw on your sea legs - there's a wild ride ahead!" Torn from Troy is a kid's view of one of the best adventure stories ever told." (Tim Wynne-Jones, author of Rex Zero, The Great Pretender) Critic Reviews: Some narrators have an intangible star quality. Their voices say, "Listen to me! I have a wonderful story to tell." Gerard Doyle is such a narrator. His facility for accents and characterizations and his ability to set time and place by just the slightest vocal nuance make it almost impossible not to listen to him. The morning after the Greek invasion of Troy via the Trojan horse, 15-year-old Alexi is enslaved by Odysseus and brought aboard his ship. With a slave's vision of the legendary heroes, Alexi tells of the ship's foundering, of coming ashore to the land of the Lotus-Eaters, and of meeting the monstrous Cyclops, who likes the taste of Greeks. A delightfully original introduction to Homer's ODYSSEY, read by a master craftsman. S.J.H. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2013] Members Reviews: This is a superbly done story Many have used Homers Odyssey and told the tale differently focusing on different aspects of the tale or changing the time period and place. Patrick Bowman takes the tale of Odyssey and tells it from the viewpoint of a fifteen year old boy named Alexi. Alexi sees his sister killed and then hes captured and enslave by Odyssey who claims Alexi as his own and thus begins Alexis adventure. Like most 15-year-old boys, Alexi must learn to curb his tongue or it means certain death. Faced with life as an orphan and a slave, Alexi learns quickly to think on his feet and in doing so impresses Odyssey. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Aeneas-Audiobook/B01M1GUG0P Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: Aeneas Sottotitolo: La nascita di un eroe Autore: Simone Sarasso Narratore: Federico Scribani Formato: Unabridged Durata: 16 hrs and 55 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 10-28-16 Editore: Audible Studios Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: Per generare quel figlio dagli occhi color del mare, la divina Afrodite non ha disdegnato le grazie di un comune mortale, lo spiantato Anchise. Ma nonostante i natali, la strada del piccolo Aeneas inizia in salita. Abbandonato dalla madre e allevato dalle ninfe, si fa uomo con il duro addestramento di un centauro: non sa che nelle sue vene scorre il sangue di una dea e del fondatore di Troia. E, prima di essere riconosciuto come nipote da re Priamo, è la ferocia selvaggia del misterioso Alessandro a insegnargli la violenza. L'amore, quello arriva dopo, a corte, e ha le lentiggini dorate della dolce Creusa. Ma sull'Olimpo qualcuno ha già scelto per lui: Aeneas non è destinato a una vita umile da pastore. È un principe guerriero, e il suo futuro sarà luminoso, così è scritto nelle stelle. E se a Sparta non riesce a evitare che Paride compia il maledetto ratto della bellissima Elena e scoppi la guerra tra le guerre, quando a Troia divampano le fiamme, Aeneas scopre sulla sua pelle che al Fato non si può che obbedire. >> Questo audiobook in edizione integrale vi è offerto in esclusiva per Audible ed è disponibile solamente in formato audio digitale. ©2015 Piergiorgio Nicolazzini Literary Agency (P)2016 Audible GmbH biacuaduc@gmail.com (Simone Sarasso) Fri, 28 Oct 2016 17:29:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Aeneas-Audiobook/B01M1GUG0P thebookvoice.com 16:55:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: Aeneas Sottotitolo: La nascita di un eroe Autore: Simone Sarasso Narratore: Federico Scribani Formato: Unabridged Durata: 16 hrs and 55 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 10-28-16 Editore: Audible Studios Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: Per generare quel figlio dagli occhi color del mare, la divina Afrodite non ha disdegnato le grazie di un comune mortale, lo spiantato Anchise. Ma nonostante i natali, la strada del piccolo Aeneas inizia in salita. Abbandonato dalla madre e allevato dalle ninfe, si fa uomo con il duro addestramento di un centauro: non sa che nelle sue vene scorre il sangue di una dea e del fondatore di Troia. E, prima di essere riconosciuto come nipote da re Priamo, è la ferocia selvaggia del misterioso Alessandro a insegnargli la violenza. L'amore, quello arriva dopo, a corte, e ha le lentiggini dorate della dolce Creusa. Ma sull'Olimpo qualcuno ha già scelto per lui: Aeneas non è destinato a una vita umile da pastore. È un principe guerriero, e il suo futuro sarà luminoso, così è scritto nelle stelle. E se a Sparta non riesce a evitare che Paride compia il maledetto ratto della bellissima Elena e scoppi la guerra tra le guerre, quando a Troia divampano le fiamme, Aeneas scopre sulla sua pelle che al Fato non si può che obbedire. >> Questo audiobook in edizione integrale vi è offerto in esclusiva per Audible ed è disponibile solamente in formato audio digitale. ©2015 Piergiorgio Nicolazzini Literary Agency (P)2016 Audible GmbH Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: Aeneas Sottotitolo: La nascita di un eroe Autore: Simone Sarasso Narratore: Federico Scribani Formato: Unabridged Durata: 16 hrs and 55 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 10-28-16 Editore: Audible Studios Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: Per generare quel figlio dagli occhi color del mare, la divina Afrodite non ha disdegnato le grazie di un comune mortale, lo spiantato Anchise. Ma nonostante i natali, la strada del piccolo Aeneas inizia in salita. Abbandonato dalla madre e allevato dalle ninfe, si fa uomo con il duro addestramento di un centauro: non sa che nelle sue vene scorre il sangue di una dea e del fondatore di Troia. E, prima di essere riconosciuto come nipote da re Priamo, è la ferocia selvaggia del misterioso Alessandro a insegnargli la violenza. L'amore, quello arriva dopo, a corte, e ha le lentiggini dorate della dolce Creusa. Ma sull'Olimpo qualcuno ha già scelto per lui: Aeneas non è destinato a una vita umile da pastore. È un principe guerriero, e il suo futuro sarà luminoso, così è scritto nelle stelle. E se a Sparta non riesce a evitare che Paride compia il maledetto ratto della bellissima Elena e scoppi la guerra tra le guerre, quando a Troia divampano le fiamme, Aeneas scopre sulla sua pelle che al Fato non si può che obbedire. >> Questo audiobook in edizione integrale vi è offerto in esclusiva per Audible ed è disponibile solamente in formato audio digitale. ©2015 Piergiorgio Nicolazzini Literary Agency (P)2016 Audible GmbH https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/On-the-Nature-of-Things-Audiobook/B002UZX528 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On the Nature of Things Author: Lucretius Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-07 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 193 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: This famous work by Lucretius is a masterpiece of didactic poetry, and it still stands today as the finest exposition of Epicurean philosophy ever written. The poem was produced in the middle of first century B.C., a period that was to witness a flowering of Latin literature unequaled for beauty and intellectual power in subsequent ages. The Latin title, De Rerum Natura, translates literally to On the Nature of Things and is meant to impress the reader with the breadth and depth of Epicurean philosophy. The poem's scope, even by modern standards, is staggering. Lucretius peers into the secrets of nature with a kind of innocent curiosity and offers a "scientific" explanation for all sorts of phenomena: stars and planets, oceans and rivers, plant life, reproductive activities, the soul and immortality, and the nature of the gods, among others. According to Lucretius, mankind can be freed from the stifling structures of religion and superstition by studying the works of the Greek philosopher Epicurus. All it takes is the strength of character to look at the natural world in an uncompromisingly level and unemotional way, to observe and live in the world according to precepts laid down by the great Epicurus in the fourth century B.C. That being so, according to Lucretius, it will be possible for man to lay aside superstition and fear and to become as godlike as he can. Even though humanity was driven by hungers and passions it little understood at the time, Lucretius' bold poem sought to embolden men with the self-confidence to get along in the world without recourse to myths and gods. In order to free themselves, men would have to adopt a personal code of self-responsibility that consisted of living and speaking personal truths founded on the work of Epicurus. On the Nature of Things is about the universe and how men should live in it. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lucretius) Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:56:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/On-the-Nature-of-Things-Audiobook/B002UZX528 thebookvoice.com 09:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On the Nature of Things Author: Lucretius Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-07 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 193 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: This famous work by Lucretius is a masterpiece of didactic poetry, and it still stands today as the finest exposition of Epicurean philosophy ever written. The poem was produced in the middle of first century B.C., a period that was to witness a flowering of Latin literature unequaled for beauty and intellectual power in subsequent ages. The Latin title, De Rerum Natura, translates literally to On the Nature of Things and is meant to impress the reader with the breadth and depth of Epicurean philosophy. The poem's scope, even by modern standards, is staggering. Lucretius peers into the secrets of nature with a kind of innocent curiosity and offers a "scientific" explanation for all sorts of phenomena: stars and planets, oceans and rivers, plant life, reproductive activities, the soul and immortality, and the nature of the gods, among others. According to Lucretius, mankind can be freed from the stifling structures of religion and superstition by studying the works of the Greek philosopher Epicurus. All it takes is the strength of character to look at the natural world in an uncompromisingly level and unemotional way, to observe and live in the world according to precepts laid down by the great Epicurus in the fourth century B.C. That being so, according to Lucretius, it will be possible for man to lay aside superstition and fear and to become as godlike as he can. Even though humanity was driven by hungers and passions it little understood at the time, Lucretius' bold poem sought to embolden men with the self-confidence to get along in the world without recourse to myths and gods. In order to free themselves, men would have to adopt a personal code of self-responsibility that consisted of living and speaking personal truths founded on the work of Epicurus. On the Nature of Things is about the universe and how men should live in it. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On the Nature of Things Author: Lucretius Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-07 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 193 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: This famous work by Lucretius is a masterpiece of didactic poetry, and it still stands today as the finest exposition of Epicurean philosophy ever written. The poem was produced in the middle of first century B.C., a period that was to witness a flowering of Latin literature unequaled for beauty and intellectual power in subsequent ages. The Latin title, De Rerum Natura, translates literally to On the Nature of Things and is meant to impress the reader with the breadth and depth of Epicurean philosophy. The poem's scope, even by modern standards, is staggering. Lucretius peers into the secrets of nature with a kind of innocent curiosity and offers a "scientific" explanation for all sorts of phenomena: stars and planets, oceans and rivers, plant life, reproductive activities, the soul and immortality, and the nature of the gods, among others. According to Lucretius, mankind can be freed from the stifling structures of religion and superstition by studying the works of the Greek philosopher Epicurus. All it takes is the strength of character to look at the natural world in an uncompromisingly level and unemotional way, to observe and live in the world according to precepts laid down by the great Epicurus in the fourth century B.C. That being so, according to Lucretius, it will be possible for man to lay aside superstition and fear and to become as godlike as he can. Even though humanity was driven by hungers and passions it little understood at the time, Lucretius' bold poem sought to embolden men with the self-confidence to get along in the world without recourse to myths and gods. In order to free themselves, men would have to adopt a personal code of self-responsibility that consisted of living and speaking personal truths founded on the work of Epicurus. On the Nature of Things is about the universe and how men should live in it. Members Reviews: A Masterpiece As someone who is not fluent in Latin, I have always wished for a way to better understand the Roman way of thinking. I have been put off in the past from De Rerum Natura because the translation that is in the public domain and is all over the internet, by W.E. Leonard, is virtually unreadable to anyone not initiated into the details of Latin poetry. In contrast, the translation used here is eminently understandable by almost anyone. But more brilliant even than the translation is the narration by Mr. Griffin. Lucretius himself would be smiling if he could hear what Mr. Griffin has done with his work. I dare say this production opens the ideas of Epicurus to a whole new generation that otherwise might never have taken the time to get to know this work of art. I have heard it said that the Romans intended their works to be read aloud rather than read silently. I do not know if that is true, but this audiobook should be exhibit one for anyone who wants to argue in support of that point. The tone, the inflection, the pacing... all combine to make a complicated subject come alive, as if Lucretius himself were patiently explaining his position to a listening pupil. The ideas of Lucretius and Epicurus merit careful reexamination in the modern world. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/On-the-Nature-of-Things-Audiobook/B004LNVKO2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On the Nature of Things Author: Lucretius Narrator: Hugh Ross Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 01-31-11 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Lucretius was born in 99 BC, and On the Nature of Things is his only surviving work. His aim was to free the Roman world from its two great terrors: the gods and death. Lucretius argues that the gods are not actively involved in life, so need not be appeased; and that death is the end of everything human - body and soul - and therefore should not be feared. But On the Nature of Things is also a poem of striking imagery, intimate natural observation and touching pathos. It is one of the most influential writings in Western thought. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lucretius) Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:00:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/On-the-Nature-of-Things-Audiobook/B004LNVKO2 thebookvoice.com 08:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On the Nature of Things Author: Lucretius Narrator: Hugh Ross Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 01-31-11 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Lucretius was born in 99 BC, and On the Nature of Things is his only surviving work. His aim was to free the Roman world from its two great terrors: the gods and death. Lucretius argues that the gods are not actively involved in life, so need not be appeased; and that death is the end of everything human - body and soul - and therefore should not be feared. But On the Nature of Things is also a poem of striking imagery, intimate natural observation and touching pathos. It is one of the most influential writings in Western thought. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On the Nature of Things Author: Lucretius Narrator: Hugh Ross Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 01-31-11 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Lucretius was born in 99 BC, and On the Nature of Things is his only surviving work. His aim was to free the Roman world from its two great terrors: the gods and death. Lucretius argues that the gods are not actively involved in life, so need not be appeased; and that death is the end of everything human - body and soul - and therefore should not be feared. But On the Nature of Things is also a poem of striking imagery, intimate natural observation and touching pathos. It is one of the most influential writings in Western thought. Members Reviews: Five Stars Everyone should read a little Lucretius. Poetic philosophy How incredible it is to read a poet and philosopher from 60 B.C. writing on the derivation of the idea that atoms must exist and that there is conservation of matter in nature! These thoughts about "atomism" might have been lost except for their inclusion in a very good Latin poem. Although credit is given to Leucippus and Democritus for starting the idea of atomism, Epicurius and Lucretius were strong exponents of these ideas. This poem utilizes common observations to illustrate that the world about us is simply a combination of atoms and void. This had strong implications not only for the demise of the Roman and Greek gods and goddesses but also for how humans should live in the real world, and how they largely create their own misery. Lucretius loved life, speaks strongly against the fear of death, and promotes a rational calm life in which friendship is very important. The poetry is wonderful and powerful in itself. Two quotes from the early part of the poem speak clearly and dramatically to the modern reader: "When before our eyes man's life lay groveling, prostrate, crushed to dust under the burden of Religion (which thrust its head from heaven, its horrible face glowering over mankind born to die), one man, a Greek, was the first mortal who dared oppose his eyes, the first to stand firm in defiance. Not the fables of the gods, nor lightning, nor the menacing rumble of heaven could daunt him, but all the more whetted his keen mind with longing to be first to smash open the tight-barred gates of Nature....And yet your virtue and the hoped-for pleasure of a delightful friendship urge me to persevere in my work, to watch through the calm nights, seeking choice words, the song by which at last I can open to your mind such dazzling light that you may see deep into hidden things." This is a great and astonishing poem, translated powerfully by Esolen. The book has a 21 page introduction at the beginning and 49 pages of notes at the end to help the reader understand the place of this poem in the history of ideas. Excellent A very accessible translation of the Lucretian world view. Excellent Interesting This was an interesting read. I might suggest it to a friend... Great translation Great translation of a very important work. The author kept the poetic rhythm. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Greek-Mythology-Audiobook/B019R5QE9E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Mythology Subtitle: Greek Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, Heroines, Monsters, and Classic Greek Myths of All Time Author: Lance Hightower Narrator: Jim D Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-15 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Some of the best stories about Ancient Greece are mixed with actual historical events: equal parts truth and fantasy, and that's what makes them so intriguing. The Trojan War for example, in which we see the hero Achilles, the bulwark of the Greek army who saved the kidnapped Helen, is told from the perspective of his goddess mother. But did you know that according to the ancient Greeks, Achilles had the choice to live a long and happy life or die by his ambition to be remembered as a hero? Even with all the intervention of his immortal mother who called in favors from the gods, she could not change the fate of her son, which was allegedly set by the Fates when he was born. Greek Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, Heroines, Monsters, and Classic Greek Myths of All Time is filled with interesting tidbits about the most popular heroes, gods and goddesses, as well as some little known facts and interpretations about their lives. You'll find timelines and the genealogy of the immortals as well as the men and women who were subjected to their whims and used as pawns to further their intentions. It gives us deep insight into the philosophy of this "religion", into the minds of great thinkers of the time and how they viewed their world - the earth, the heavens, the stars, and the afterlife. But this book is as entertaining as it is informative. Discover how the great Olympian and king of the gods, Zeus himself, was controlled by his wife, Hera, and how something as meaningless as a pomegranate seed fated poor Persephone to being the goddess of the Underworld, at least part-time, that is. Find out about the four seasons, what or who inspires music and poetry, why life is limited to a certain span of time, how each person is allotted certain gifts and why, how the gods intervene, what came before Olympus, and how we got the names of many of our constellations and stars. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lance Hightower) Mon, 28 Dec 2015 19:29:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Greek-Mythology-Audiobook/B019R5QE9E thebookvoice.com 03:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Mythology Subtitle: Greek Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, Heroines, Monsters, and Classic Greek Myths of All Time Author: Lance Hightower Narrator: Jim D Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-15 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Some of the best stories about Ancient Greece are mixed with actual historical events: equal parts truth and fantasy, and that's what makes them so intriguing. The Trojan War for example, in which we see the hero Achilles, the bulwark of the Greek army who saved the kidnapped Helen, is told from the perspective of his goddess mother. But did you know that according to the ancient Greeks, Achilles had the choice to live a long and happy life or die by his ambition to be remembered as a hero? Even with all the intervention of his immortal mother who called in favors from the gods, she could not change the fate of her son, which was allegedly set by the Fates when he was born. Greek Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, Heroines, Monsters, and Classic Greek Myths of All Time is filled with interesting tidbits about the most popular heroes, gods and goddesses, as well as some little known facts and interpretations about their lives. You'll find timelines and the genealogy of the immortals as well as the men and women who were subjected to their whims and used as pawns to further their intentions. It gives us deep insight into the philosophy of this "religion", into the minds of great thinkers of the time and how they viewed their world - the earth, the heavens, the stars, and the afterlife. But this book is as entertaining as it is informative. Discover how the great Olympian and king of the gods, Zeus himself, was controlled by his wife, Hera, and how something as meaningless as a pomegranate seed fated poor Persephone to being the goddess of the Underworld, at least part-time, that is. Find out about the four seasons, what or who inspires music and poetry, why life is limited to a certain span of time, how each person is allotted certain gifts and why, how the gods intervene, what came before Olympus, and how we got the names of many of our constellations and stars. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Mythology Subtitle: Greek Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, Heroines, Monsters, and Classic Greek Myths of All Time Author: Lance Hightower Narrator: Jim D Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-15 Publisher: Make Profits Easy LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Some of the best stories about Ancient Greece are mixed with actual historical events: equal parts truth and fantasy, and that's what makes them so intriguing. The Trojan War for example, in which we see the hero Achilles, the bulwark of the Greek army who saved the kidnapped Helen, is told from the perspective of his goddess mother. But did you know that according to the ancient Greeks, Achilles had the choice to live a long and happy life or die by his ambition to be remembered as a hero? Even with all the intervention of his immortal mother who called in favors from the gods, she could not change the fate of her son, which was allegedly set by the Fates when he was born. Greek Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, Heroines, Monsters, and Classic Greek Myths of All Time is filled with interesting tidbits about the most popular heroes, gods and goddesses, as well as some little known facts and interpretations about their lives. You'll find timelines and the genealogy of the immortals as well as the men and women who were subjected to their whims and used as pawns to further their intentions. It gives us deep insight into the philosophy of this "religion", into the minds of great thinkers of the time and how they viewed their world - the earth, the heavens, the stars, and the afterlife. But this book is as entertaining as it is informative. Discover how the great Olympian and king of the gods, Zeus himself, was controlled by his wife, Hera, and how something as meaningless as a pomegranate seed fated poor Persephone to being the goddess of the Underworld, at least part-time, that is. Find out about the four seasons, what or who inspires music and poetry, why life is limited to a certain span of time, how each person is allotted certain gifts and why, how the gods intervene, what came before Olympus, and how we got the names of many of our constellations and stars. Members Reviews: OK Good book. However I was expecting more or myths that authors view on them but overall a this was a good read. A good reference book as complement to Bulfinch's Mythology for your home library. A good reference book as complement to Bulfinch's Mythology for your home library. Very informative and interesting to read! The book was ... Very informative and interesting to read! The book was thoroughly exemplified. I remember taking up Greek mythology in our English class during Junior years, and I think it would be more intriguing and compelling if we had this manual, because it is complete with all general information needed to help us more figure out the names and all the sort. Five Stars Great high level summary of the Greek Myths. Good transaction. Happy with item. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/E-fonderai-la-piu-grande-citta-del-mondo-Audiobook/B00TNP2DH6 Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: E fonderai la più grande città del mondo Autore: Giovanni Nucci Narratore: Carlotta Natoli Formato: Unabridged Durata: 2 hrs and 58 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 10-24-13 Editore: Emons Edizioni Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: L'avvincente racconto della nascita di Roma, dalla distruzione di Troia alla fondazione della Città Eterna, in una narrazione vivace e spiritosa che intreccia mito, leggenda e la storia con la s maiuscola. La fuga di Enea da Troia in fiamme, l'amore per Didone e la conquista del Lazio, senza dimenticare Marte, Venere e Saturno da cui la città discende, la leggenda dei gemelli e della lupa capitolina, per arrivare fino a Romolo, il primo re, e a Numa, il re saggio. ©2010 Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Editore (P)2011 Emons Italia srl biacuaduc@gmail.com (Giovanni Nucci) Thu, 24 Oct 2013 19:58:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/E-fonderai-la-piu-grande-citta-del-mondo-Audiobook/B00TNP2DH6 thebookvoice.com 02:58:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: E fonderai la più grande città del mondo Autore: Giovanni Nucci Narratore: Carlotta Natoli Formato: Unabridged Durata: 2 hrs and 58 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 10-24-13 Editore: Emons Edizioni Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: L'avvincente racconto della nascita di Roma, dalla distruzione di Troia alla fondazione della Città Eterna, in una narrazione vivace e spiritosa che intreccia mito, leggenda e la storia con la s maiuscola. La fuga di Enea da Troia in fiamme, l'amore per Didone e la conquista del Lazio, senza dimenticare Marte, Venere e Saturno da cui la città discende, la leggenda dei gemelli e della lupa capitolina, per arrivare fino a Romolo, il primo re, e a Numa, il re saggio. ©2010 Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Editore (P)2011 Emons Italia srl Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: E fonderai la più grande città del mondo Autore: Giovanni Nucci Narratore: Carlotta Natoli Formato: Unabridged Durata: 2 hrs and 58 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 10-24-13 Editore: Emons Edizioni Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: L'avvincente racconto della nascita di Roma, dalla distruzione di Troia alla fondazione della Città Eterna, in una narrazione vivace e spiritosa che intreccia mito, leggenda e la storia con la s maiuscola. La fuga di Enea da Troia in fiamme, l'amore per Didone e la conquista del Lazio, senza dimenticare Marte, Venere e Saturno da cui la città discende, la leggenda dei gemelli e della lupa capitolina, per arrivare fino a Romolo, il primo re, e a Numa, il re saggio. ©2010 Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Editore (P)2011 Emons Italia srl https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Aeneid-Audiobook/B007X6E1X6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Aeneid Author: Virgil Narrator: Eleanor Bron Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-12 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: This is 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. The journey to the west coast of Italy is full of adventure, love, betrayal and suffering. On the island of Carthage, Aeneas meets Queen Dido who shelters his people. The two fall in love, but their happiness comes to a tragic end. Once in Italy, all seems hopeful, but soon rivalries develop between Aeneas and local powers and war breaks out... Using a version of The Aeneid translated by C. Day Lewis, this memorable performance is put on by a star cast including Anna Massey, Gina McKee, Diana Quick and Eleanor Bron. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Virgil) Tue, 01 May 2012 18:41:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Aeneid-Audiobook/B007X6E1X6 thebookvoice.com 01:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Aeneid Author: Virgil Narrator: Eleanor Bron Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-12 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: This is 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. The journey to the west coast of Italy is full of adventure, love, betrayal and suffering. On the island of Carthage, Aeneas meets Queen Dido who shelters his people. The two fall in love, but their happiness comes to a tragic end. Once in Italy, all seems hopeful, but soon rivalries develop between Aeneas and local powers and war breaks out... Using a version of The Aeneid translated by C. Day Lewis, this memorable performance is put on by a star cast including Anna Massey, Gina McKee, Diana Quick and Eleanor Bron. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Aeneid Author: Virgil Narrator: Eleanor Bron Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-12 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: This is 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. The journey to the west coast of Italy is full of adventure, love, betrayal and suffering. On the island of Carthage, Aeneas meets Queen Dido who shelters his people. The two fall in love, but their happiness comes to a tragic end. Once in Italy, all seems hopeful, but soon rivalries develop between Aeneas and local powers and war breaks out... Using a version of The Aeneid translated by C. Day Lewis, this memorable performance is put on by a star cast including Anna Massey, Gina McKee, Diana Quick and Eleanor Bron. Members Reviews: Would love an unabridged version! This is an intelligently (but severely) abridged performance of the translation by the poet Cecil Day Lewis (father, as it happens, of the actor Daniel). The production features a top-notch cast: Ralph Fiennes, Derek Jacoby, Eleanor Bron, Bill Wallis, Anna Massey, Andrew Sachs, Christian Rodska, Philip Madoc among them. This is audio theater done right, in the best BBC manner, with music and sound effects throughout. Some of the recurring musical themes are a capella and have a wonderfully archaic sound. What remains is roughly - judging by the length of other audio versions - one-sixth of the total. Dido is here, but not her sister; the war with Latinus and Turnus is here, but not the sad story of Nisus and Euryalus. It left me yearning for an unabridged treatment of the same translation (which, by the way, is somewhat hard to come by in print). The full translation is a careful line by line version that was, according to its introduction, originally prepared for a BBC broadcast. (Among the missing elements are Virgil's sometimes horrifyingly graphic descriptions of carnage.) I'm very familiar with the story, in both printed and audio format, and it's hard to recapture the experience of hearing it for the first time. But to the extent that I can do this, I think this would be an excellent introduction to the story of Aeneas. Enjoyable and interesting I wanted to read the Aeneid but didn't have much time and often start but do not finish, so I decided to get the audio book. The different voices and use of sound effects help bring this story to life and I enjoyed it thoroughly horribly abridged my mistake for not checking properly but this is a incredibly abridged dramatisation at full price. waste of money. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Pisces-Audiobook/B004KTPNYK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pisces Subtitle: Tale Time Stories: Greek Myths of the Zodiac Author: Vicky Parsons Narrator: Vicky Parsons Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-11 Publisher: Create Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Have you ever wondered about astrology? What is it? Where does it come from? What does it mean for you? Whats your star sign? How can it help you live your life? Storyteller Vicky Parsons shares the tales behind the mythology, offering us insight into the world of astrology. Whether you believe in the science of astrology or not, the essential truths about human nature in these stories help us get to know and relate to our star signs in the way the Greeks would have done. Here we learn the story of Pisces, and what that means for Pisces work, friendship and love. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Vicky Parsons) Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:08:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Pisces-Audiobook/B004KTPNYK thebookvoice.com 00:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pisces Subtitle: Tale Time Stories: Greek Myths of the Zodiac Author: Vicky Parsons Narrator: Vicky Parsons Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-11 Publisher: Create Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Have you ever wondered about astrology? What is it? Where does it come from? What does it mean for you? Whats your star sign? How can it help you live your life? Storyteller Vicky Parsons shares the tales behind the mythology, offering us insight into the world of astrology. Whether you believe in the science of astrology or not, the essential truths about human nature in these stories help us get to know and relate to our star signs in the way the Greeks would have done. Here we learn the story of Pisces, and what that means for Pisces work, friendship and love. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pisces Subtitle: Tale Time Stories: Greek Myths of the Zodiac Author: Vicky Parsons Narrator: Vicky Parsons Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-11 Publisher: Create Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Have you ever wondered about astrology? What is it? Where does it come from? What does it mean for you? Whats your star sign? How can it help you live your life? Storyteller Vicky Parsons shares the tales behind the mythology, offering us insight into the world of astrology. Whether you believe in the science of astrology or not, the essential truths about human nature in these stories help us get to know and relate to our star signs in the way the Greeks would have done. Here we learn the story of Pisces, and what that means for Pisces work, friendship and love. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Trial-and-the-Death-of-Socrates-Audiobook/B002UZKHDI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Trial and the Death of Socrates Author: Plato Narrator: Bruce Alexander, Jamie Glover, David Timson Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 07-12-02 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 227 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Trial and the Death of Socrates remains a powerful document not least because it gives a first-hand account of the end of one of the greatest figures in history. In Apology, Socrates defends himself before the Athenian court against charges of corrupting youth. Phaedo is the account by a young man of the actual last words and moments of Socrates. Tom Griffith presents these with scene-setting introductions to the historical situation in this new translation. Translated by Tom Griffith. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Plato) Fri, 12 Jul 2002 10:22:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Trial-and-the-Death-of-Socrates-Audiobook/B002UZKHDI thebookvoice.com 04:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Trial and the Death of Socrates Author: Plato Narrator: Bruce Alexander, Jamie Glover, David Timson Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 07-12-02 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 227 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Trial and the Death of Socrates remains a powerful document not least because it gives a first-hand account of the end of one of the greatest figures in history. In Apology, Socrates defends himself before the Athenian court against charges of corrupting youth. Phaedo is the account by a young man of the actual last words and moments of Socrates. Tom Griffith presents these with scene-setting introductions to the historical situation in this new translation. Translated by Tom Griffith. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Trial and the Death of Socrates Author: Plato Narrator: Bruce Alexander, Jamie Glover, David Timson Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 07-12-02 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 227 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Trial and the Death of Socrates remains a powerful document not least because it gives a first-hand account of the end of one of the greatest figures in history. In Apology, Socrates defends himself before the Athenian court against charges of corrupting youth. Phaedo is the account by a young man of the actual last words and moments of Socrates. Tom Griffith presents these with scene-setting introductions to the historical situation in this new translation. Translated by Tom Griffith. Members Reviews: Outstanding Performance! The performance makes the trial come to life! I have been assigned to read Plato's "Apology" for my Philosophy 101 class, and got this audiobook to make it easier. Definitely recommend! The way the work is read makes it seem as if you were actually a member of the jury at the time and place of Socrates' trial. They even put some echo in there to make it seem more real- a really neat touch. A good amount of context is given at the beginning and end of each section, making it much easier to understand what is going on and why is it being executed the way it is. There are several sections to this audiobook- context information, "The Apology", and other works that go with it including the account of Socrates' actual death. This work of literature is a classic. Thought provocative, supremely rhetorical, definitely something to reflect and learn from. Even better than I expected I enjoyed everything about this audio book. The reader is good about keeping a steady pace as he reads, allowing you to absorb Socrates's words. The text, in itself is amazing. Even a couple thousand years after his death it is still very insightful and pertinent. Apology is excellent, the rest isn't for driving. This recording sounds like its over 20 years old, but the performance is so good that the listener forgets about the sound quality. In my opinion, the Apology part of this recording is actually the most captivating performance of the works of Plato on Audible. However, the dialougues such as Crito are hard to follow if one isn't concentrating, don't try listening to them during your morning drive. 5 stars! This is a really excellent piece! The audio is perfect, the reader is clear and acts the part of Socrates well. Socrates, for his part, comes off as a tad arrogant, but always insightful, fascinating and moving. Music Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? Yes. It is true to the good translations. What did you like best about this story? Its a classic must read for those who wish to have a proper education. Have you listened to any of the narratorss other performances before? How does this one compare? Not sure Did The Trial and the Death of Socrates inspire you to do anything? It is rather dense. Inspire me to listen along as I read from the text. Any additional comments? The music between sections/chapters is Horrid! It really kills the mood of the reading with its shrill teeth grinding tones. Buy the book but put up with the music. Wish there was a way to skip the music. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Life-of-Pythagoras-Audiobook/B01BZC8FGC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life of Pythagoras Author: Iamblichus Narrator: Philip D. Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-16 Publisher: MSAC Philosophy Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Iamblichus' famous biography of Pythagoras, which has been republished by the MSAC Philosophy Group. Details the interesting life narrative of the one of the great thinkers in the early Greek world. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Iamblichus) Mon, 22 Feb 2016 11:13:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Life-of-Pythagoras-Audiobook/B01BZC8FGC thebookvoice.com 04:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life of Pythagoras Author: Iamblichus Narrator: Philip D. Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-16 Publisher: MSAC Philosophy Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Iamblichus' famous biography of Pythagoras, which has been republished by the MSAC Philosophy Group. Details the interesting life narrative of the one of the great thinkers in the early Greek world. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life of Pythagoras Author: Iamblichus Narrator: Philip D. Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-16 Publisher: MSAC Philosophy Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Iamblichus' famous biography of Pythagoras, which has been republished by the MSAC Philosophy Group. Details the interesting life narrative of the one of the great thinkers in the early Greek world. Members Reviews: Most Important of All Philosophy Books Pythagoras is the first of all Philosophers, unless we count Hermes Trismegistus, about which little is known outside of the Emerald Tablets (please research these). Pythagoras is the first of the Greek line of philosopher-saints, which include Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. His Hermetic school is a landmark in spiritual and ethical progress, as well as in the worlds of the logic and society and politics. It is advised to begin your study of philosophy or spirituality with Hermes and Pythagoras. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Modern-Scholar-Audiobook/B002V8LD32 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar Subtitle: Plato and Aristotle: The Genesis of Western Thought Author: Aryeh Kosman Narrator: Aryeh Kosman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: After each section of this guide, you will find some questions and suggestions for further thought. There is no right or wrong answer to most of these questions; they're designed merely to offer suggestions for how you might think further about the reading and about what was discussed in the lecture. In each case, you will, of course, find the questions more or less accessible depending on whether or not you were able to read the dialogue as well as listen to the lecture. You may find it interesting not to stop with these particular questions, but to use them as models to think further on your own or with others about the issues and questions raised by these lectures. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Aryeh Kosman) Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:43:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Modern-Scholar-Audiobook/B002V8LD32 thebookvoice.com 07:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar Subtitle: Plato and Aristotle: The Genesis of Western Thought Author: Aryeh Kosman Narrator: Aryeh Kosman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: After each section of this guide, you will find some questions and suggestions for further thought. There is no right or wrong answer to most of these questions; they're designed merely to offer suggestions for how you might think further about the reading and about what was discussed in the lecture. In each case, you will, of course, find the questions more or less accessible depending on whether or not you were able to read the dialogue as well as listen to the lecture. You may find it interesting not to stop with these particular questions, but to use them as models to think further on your own or with others about the issues and questions raised by these lectures. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar Subtitle: Plato and Aristotle: The Genesis of Western Thought Author: Aryeh Kosman Narrator: Aryeh Kosman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: After each section of this guide, you will find some questions and suggestions for further thought. There is no right or wrong answer to most of these questions; they're designed merely to offer suggestions for how you might think further about the reading and about what was discussed in the lecture. In each case, you will, of course, find the questions more or less accessible depending on whether or not you were able to read the dialogue as well as listen to the lecture. You may find it interesting not to stop with these particular questions, but to use them as models to think further on your own or with others about the issues and questions raised by these lectures. Members Reviews: THE MODERN SCHOLAR:PLATO AND ARISTOTLE I haven't finished this yet, as I keep backing up to listen to parts again...it's WONDERFUL, and I wish that Audible had more of "The Modern Scholar" series to choose. If you want an easy and enjoyable way to improve yourself, you can't beat this. It's like being in a classroom with the most excellent professor you can imagine. TERRIFIC! And this Professor is FUNNY!!!! He's a riot, but you learn from the humorous parts as much as from the serious. Forms a good solid foundation for further study. This is an excellent survey of the works of Plato and Aristotle. While it did go into some of the specific works in depth, what I find more useful is that, to my mind, the author was giving me a foundation to explore the works in more depth by myself. To give one example out of many possible, through this series I first started to understand the theory of forms as a template for concepts rather than the vague assertions that I had gotten in other discussions of Plato's work. Now I can proceed into more detailed thinking about all of his works. This is by no means an easy set of lectures to get through, not because the presentation is poor, but because the concepts are both important and subtle. I listen to the lectures while walking daily, so I could not follow the notes (supplied in PDF format) but they are worth reviewing. Because I was distracted from listening while walking, I listened to some of the lectures several times to help fix the points in my mind. I intend to listen to the works by Plato and Aristotle again, then listen to this series again. I am studying the foundations of Western Civilization for my own pleasure, not for any other goal. This is one of the few recorded lecture series I have purchased that I judge worth a detailed second listening as opposed to going on to a different subject. Puzzled by the Negative Reviews!! Any additional comments? I read some of the negative reviews of this series of lectures and almost chose not to purchase. I am so thankful that I did not follow their lead!! These lectures are outstanding. I often listened to a section a second time because there is a great deal to ponder. The lectures created a desire to read both Aristotle and Plato. I have discussed many of the ideas presented with other people because they help me think more clearly about my life and they generate a sense of wonder. What more could someone ask from a set of lectures focused on the philosophy of two of the world's greatest thinkers. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Meditations-Audiobook/B004IBRMZS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Meditations Author: Marcus Aurelius Narrator: Duncan Steen Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-11 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3069 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: One of the most significant books ever written by a head of State, the Meditations are a collection of philosophical thoughts by the Emperor Marcus Aurelius (121 - 180 ce). Covering issues such as duty, forgiveness, brotherhood, strength in adversity and the best way to approach life and death, the Meditations have inspired thinkers, poets and politicians since their first publication more than 500 years ago. Today, the book stands as one of the great guides and companions - a cornerstone of Western thought. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marcus Aurelius) Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:22:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Meditations-Audiobook/B004IBRMZS thebookvoice.com 05:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Meditations Author: Marcus Aurelius Narrator: Duncan Steen Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-11 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3069 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: One of the most significant books ever written by a head of State, the Meditations are a collection of philosophical thoughts by the Emperor Marcus Aurelius (121 - 180 ce). Covering issues such as duty, forgiveness, brotherhood, strength in adversity and the best way to approach life and death, the Meditations have inspired thinkers, poets and politicians since their first publication more than 500 years ago. Today, the book stands as one of the great guides and companions - a cornerstone of Western thought. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Meditations Author: Marcus Aurelius Narrator: Duncan Steen Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-11 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3069 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: One of the most significant books ever written by a head of State, the Meditations are a collection of philosophical thoughts by the Emperor Marcus Aurelius (121 - 180 ce). Covering issues such as duty, forgiveness, brotherhood, strength in adversity and the best way to approach life and death, the Meditations have inspired thinkers, poets and politicians since their first publication more than 500 years ago. Today, the book stands as one of the great guides and companions - a cornerstone of Western thought. Members Reviews: SO BRILLIANT, I BOUGHT THE HARD COPY...!! If you could sum up Meditations in three words, what would they be? A magnificent read...!! What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative? A compilation of writings never intended for publication, you receive a candid insight into the man himself, his values, principles and ponderings. Seeking balance in his life as a ruler, a warrior, spouse, father and human being - I found his perspectives fascinating... Have you listened to any of Duncan Steens other performances before? How does this one compare? No - but I am a new fan. His verbal inflections reflect an obvious mental and emotional immersion into the topic matter and do great credit to the writings and meditations of Marcus Aurelius... If you could give Meditations a new subtitle, what would it be? "Wisdoms & Guidance for Life..." Any additional comments? A magnificent compilation of historical wisdoms, historically articulated through many cultures and various systems of belief, most of us have had handed down to us through the course of our own lives. Welcome caveat being, these wisdoms are offered through the prism and perspective of the man himself, which brings depth and dimension to Marcus Aurelius as a man and insight into how his wheels turned. As an "average Joe," and casual student of philosophy, I found this book so worth my time, I play it repetitiously, like a favorite movie from which you catch something new each time you watch it...!! Narrator, Duncan Steen - CHERRS...!! Excelent reading of an excellent classic Marcus Aurelius seems often to be regarded as the "father of Stoicism" and his Meditations as a sort of Stoic Bible. Neither of these things is true - Stoicism was founded centuries before his time, in Greece, and the emperor's "meditations" were basically his study notes and personal journals. He was writing only for himself, and never meant for his writings to be published after his death as a guide to others on how to live their lives. Nonetheless, the Meditations are worthy of a deep, thoughtful read. Much of what Aurelius "teaches" can be considered common sense guidelines to approaching life, even if you are not a capital-s Stoic. "You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." This is Stoicism in a nutshell: You cannot control other things and people - you can only control yourself. Aurelius belabors this point at length - that whatever happens is meant to happen, that you have no power to change what has happened or will happen, and that therefore your only choice is how you will react to it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Homer-Box-Set-Iliad-Odyssey-Audiobook/B00ANSTMV2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Homer Box Set: Iliad & Odyssey Author: Homer, W. H. D. Rouse - translator Narrator: Anthony Heald Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 918 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Homers 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 worlds greatest war epic. The terrible and long-drawn-out siege of Troy remains one of the classic campaigns, the heroism and treachery of its combatants unmatched in song and story. Driven by fierce passions and loyalties, men and gods battle to a devastating conclusion. 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. Though the stormy god of the ocean has sworn vengeance against him, and witches and sirens try to lure him off course, Odysseus is clever and has the brilliant goddess Athena on his side. Homer (9th or 8th century B.C.) is the presumed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, the two greatest epic poems of ancient Greece. Virtually nothing is known about his life. Tradition has it that he was blind. Most scholars believe he composed the Iliad and the Odyssey by relying on oral traditions. Their value lies chiefly in the poetry itself, moving from sublime passages about the gods and heroic exploits to passages expressing deep human emotion. Critic Reviews: "The best translation of Homer that I have ever read is by W. H. D. Rouse." (Dudley Fitts) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Homer) Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:53:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Homer-Box-Set-Iliad-Odyssey-Audiobook/B00ANSTMV2 thebookvoice.com 25:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Homer Box Set: Iliad & Odyssey Author: Homer, W. H. D. Rouse - translator Narrator: Anthony Heald Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 918 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Homers 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 worlds greatest war epic. The terrible and long-drawn-out siege of Troy remains one of the classic campaigns, the heroism and treachery of its combatants unmatched in song and story. Driven by fierce passions and loyalties, men and gods battle to a devastating conclusion. 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. Though the stormy god of the ocean has sworn vengeance against him, and witches and sirens try to lure him off course, Odysseus is clever and has the brilliant goddess Athena on his side. Homer (9th or 8th century B.C.) is the presumed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, the two greatest epic poems of ancient Greece. Virtually nothing is known about his life. Tradition has it that he was blind. Most scholars believe he composed the Iliad and the Odyssey by relying on oral traditions. Their value lies chiefly in the poetry itself, moving from sublime passages about the gods and heroic exploits to passages expressing deep human emotion. Critic Reviews: "The best translation of Homer that I have ever read is by W. H. D. Rouse." (Dudley Fitts) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Homer Box Set: Iliad & Odyssey Author: Homer, W. H. D. Rouse - translator Narrator: Anthony Heald Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 918 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Homers 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 worlds greatest war epic. The terrible and long-drawn-out siege of Troy remains one of the classic campaigns, the heroism and treachery of its combatants unmatched in song and story. Driven by fierce passions and loyalties, men and gods battle to a devastating conclusion. 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. Though the stormy god of the ocean has sworn vengeance against him, and witches and sirens try to lure him off course, Odysseus is clever and has the brilliant goddess Athena on his side. Homer (9th or 8th century B.C.) is the presumed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, the two greatest epic poems of ancient Greece. Virtually nothing is known about his life. Tradition has it that he was blind. Most scholars believe he composed the Iliad and the Odyssey by relying on oral traditions. Their value lies chiefly in the poetry itself, moving from sublime passages about the gods and heroic exploits to passages expressing deep human emotion. Critic Reviews: "The best translation of Homer that I have ever read is by W. H. D. Rouse." (Dudley Fitts) Members Reviews: Best Iliad experience on Audible The Iliad is one of those books which can be made or broken by the narrator. With this rendition, Anthony Heald has immediately joined my list of favourites (Patrick Tull, Nigel Lambert, Stephen Fry..) He breathes life into every one of the characters and more than makes up for any quibbles you might have with the translation. I did not quite like the Butler translation read by Lescault. Butler uses Roman names for Greek Gods, and Lescault's narration is rather bland. Heald injects so much energy that you'd find a grocery list interesting (and to be frank, there are bits of the Iliad which are pretty grocery-like in character) As for the book - well, it's the Iliad! A magnificent crusty old monument whose shadow falls across Western literature through the ages... well worth your time. Revisit the Classics I really enjoyed these books in high school and decided to enjoy the story again. I don't know the differences in translation but I thought this one was effective and easy to grasp. The stories are well told by Heald. The recounting of the Trajan War and Odysseus's trip are engaging to new and repeating listeners. This will not disappoint. Phenomenal! What did you love best about Homer Box Set: Iliad & Odyssey? Being able to listen to both stories back to back because they feed off of and inform one another. The language, the imagery, the characters, the action. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Mythos-Audiobook/B07253QHF2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mythos Author: Stephen Fry Narrator: Stephen Fry Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-17 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of Mythos, written and read by Stephen Fry. The Greek myths are amongst the greatest stories ever told, passed down through millennia and inspiring writers and artists as varied as Shakespeare, Michelangelo, James Joyce and Walt Disney. They are embedded deeply in the traditions, tales and cultural DNA of the West. You'll fall in love with Zeus, marvel at the birth of Athena, wince at Cronus and Gaia's revenge on Ouranos, weep with King Midas and hunt with the beautiful and ferocious Artemis. Spellbinding, informative and moving, Stephen Fry's Mythos perfectly captures these stories for the modern age - in all their rich and deeply human relevance. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen Fry) Thu, 02 Nov 2017 18:31:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Mythos-Audiobook/B07253QHF2 thebookvoice.com 15:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mythos Author: Stephen Fry Narrator: Stephen Fry Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-17 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of Mythos, written and read by Stephen Fry. The Greek myths are amongst the greatest stories ever told, passed down through millennia and inspiring writers and artists as varied as Shakespeare, Michelangelo, James Joyce and Walt Disney. They are embedded deeply in the traditions, tales and cultural DNA of the West. You'll fall in love with Zeus, marvel at the birth of Athena, wince at Cronus and Gaia's revenge on Ouranos, weep with King Midas and hunt with the beautiful and ferocious Artemis. Spellbinding, informative and moving, Stephen Fry's Mythos perfectly captures these stories for the modern age - in all their rich and deeply human relevance. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mythos Author: Stephen Fry Narrator: Stephen Fry Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-17 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of Mythos, written and read by Stephen Fry. The Greek myths are amongst the greatest stories ever told, passed down through millennia and inspiring writers and artists as varied as Shakespeare, Michelangelo, James Joyce and Walt Disney. They are embedded deeply in the traditions, tales and cultural DNA of the West. You'll fall in love with Zeus, marvel at the birth of Athena, wince at Cronus and Gaia's revenge on Ouranos, weep with King Midas and hunt with the beautiful and ferocious Artemis. Spellbinding, informative and moving, Stephen Fry's Mythos perfectly captures these stories for the modern age - in all their rich and deeply human relevance. Members Reviews: Gripped Where does Mythos rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Loved this book so much. Total variety of stories and just Wonderfully told. With great jokes and an humanistic view of greek myths. Why buy the book when you can have Stephen Fry read it to you A fascinating feeling to the Greek myths. If, like me you dont have a classical education behind you, this is an excellent primer to Greek mythology told with all of Frys usual humour. Ill say this, those Greek gods and goddesses were a randy bunch. Thoroughly enjoyable book. I need more! Thoroughly enjoyed this witty and engaging narrative. I will admit a feeling of massive disappointment though, when the stories just ended at Midas and I discovered that there was no mention of well known tales such as those of Hercules, Icarus, Oedipus, Electra, or the War of Troy. Stephen mentions that if he had covered these stories too the book would've been too long; well I'm hoping he'll read this and see me imploring him now to pleeeease write a part 2 and include the rest! His written style is so lovely to follow, I'm bitterly sad he's not retelling me the whole lot. I've tried reading books of Greek Mythology before, and so often find them dry and hard to follow. This book flowed beautifully. I'm sad it ended. Please write another one Stephen!!! *weeps melodramatically and sacrifices a cow for the muse of writers* MYTHOS - A gift of a book from The Gods This book is bar far one of the best reads of this genre I've had the pleasure to lend my ears to or cast my eyes upon. Stephen Fry is one of the top Three of my favourite authors and this book has shifted him to number Two. An awesome, spellbinding, captivating book that draws you in and has you laugh, cry (in a manner of speaking) and certainly left me in awe and wonder about the Mythology as it is a subject I know and understand very little about. I bought the book because Stephen Fry is the author and nothing more but now, I've a whole new interest to discover and learn about. If Stephen reads these reviews at all, I cannot thank him enough for the wonderful NEW JOURNEY I'm about to embark on. In short - an awesome MUST READ Book!!! Very Entertaining. I absolutely loved this book from start to finish. Stephen Fry delivers a masterful narration of stories which everyone should know and love. So much wisdom that is as relevant now as it was then. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Platos-Republic-Audiobook/B01CO38QBA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plato's Republic Author: Plato Narrator: Ray Childs Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-16 Publisher: Agora, New Internet Technologies Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 337 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Republic poses questions that endure: What is justice? What form of community fosters the best possible life for human beings? What is the nature and destiny of the soul? What form of education provides the best leaders for a good republic? What are the various forms of poetry and the other arts, and which ones should be fostered and which ones should be discouraged? How does knowing differ from believing? Several characters in the dialogue present a variety of tempting answers to those questions. Cephalus, Polemarchus, Thrasymachus, and Glaucon all offer definitions of justice. Socrates, Glaucon, and Adeimantus explore five different forms of republic and evaluate the merits of each from the standpoint of goodness. Two contrasting models of education are proposed and examined. Three different forms of poetry are identified and analyzed. The difference between knowing and believing is discussed in relation to the objects of each kind of thinking. © Agora Publications biacuaduc@gmail.com (Plato) Fri, 01 Apr 2016 23:45:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Platos-Republic-Audiobook/B01CO38QBA thebookvoice.com 11:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plato's Republic Author: Plato Narrator: Ray Childs Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-16 Publisher: Agora, New Internet Technologies Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 337 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Republic poses questions that endure: What is justice? What form of community fosters the best possible life for human beings? What is the nature and destiny of the soul? What form of education provides the best leaders for a good republic? What are the various forms of poetry and the other arts, and which ones should be fostered and which ones should be discouraged? How does knowing differ from believing? Several characters in the dialogue present a variety of tempting answers to those questions. Cephalus, Polemarchus, Thrasymachus, and Glaucon all offer definitions of justice. Socrates, Glaucon, and Adeimantus explore five different forms of republic and evaluate the merits of each from the standpoint of goodness. Two contrasting models of education are proposed and examined. Three different forms of poetry are identified and analyzed. The difference between knowing and believing is discussed in relation to the objects of each kind of thinking. © Agora Publications Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plato's Republic Author: Plato Narrator: Ray Childs Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-16 Publisher: Agora, New Internet Technologies Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 337 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Republic poses questions that endure: What is justice? What form of community fosters the best possible life for human beings? What is the nature and destiny of the soul? What form of education provides the best leaders for a good republic? What are the various forms of poetry and the other arts, and which ones should be fostered and which ones should be discouraged? How does knowing differ from believing? Several characters in the dialogue present a variety of tempting answers to those questions. Cephalus, Polemarchus, Thrasymachus, and Glaucon all offer definitions of justice. Socrates, Glaucon, and Adeimantus explore five different forms of republic and evaluate the merits of each from the standpoint of goodness. Two contrasting models of education are proposed and examined. Three different forms of poetry are identified and analyzed. The difference between knowing and believing is discussed in relation to the objects of each kind of thinking. © Agora Publications Members Reviews: Spectacular What a wonderful performance - infused by the excitement, energy, and wit of real conversation. The actors do a wonderful job of bringing the book, and its subtle interlocking chains of argument, to life. A first-rate performance of one of the world's greatest books. I'll be listening to this one again. A great way to enjoy The Republic I've read Plato's Republic about a half dozen times over the course of my life. This audible version brought out many great things I never noticed before. Fantastic. best translation ever I'm really enjoying this translation and the way it's been presented here with a cast of characters. It really helps to hear this as a dialogue. I'm wondering if anyone might know who the translator was for this edition? I've checked out a few and so far, no luck. Allan Bloom seems to be the most recent as far as I've found, but that one's not it either. anyone? Timeless wisdom To understand the present sometimes you have to seek out the wisdom of the past. While this may have been written 2500 years ago it shows that the human condition truly is cyclical and that human nature doesn't evolve as much as it revolves around a few core precepts. If we are to protect our way of life we need more people who will seek wisdom for the love of wisdom. It is only through these true philosophers that our societies can reach there fullest potential. Benjamin Jowett Translation, Ray Childs Narration If you could sum up Plato's Republic in three words, what would they be? Know They Self What other book might you compare Plato's Republic to and why? The Republic is probably an amalgam of all the Socratic dialogues rolled into one. The goal here, as in other Socratic dialogues, is not to establish a dogmatic system, but to take the reader/listener on a philosophical journey to consider classic questions in a fully human sort of way. Humanist and other terms like this become more clear when you consider what it is to be fully human. Socrates was certainly trying to explore what it is to be more fully human, and the natural role of virtue and philosophy in the quest to become more fully achieved as a human being. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Odyssey-Audiobook/B00HUBJ5TE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Odyssey Subtitle: The Fitzgerald Translation Author: Robert Fitzgerald - translator, Homer Narrator: Dan Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-14 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 355 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Robert Fitzgerald's translation of The Odyssey has been the standard translation for more than three generations of students and poets. Macmillan Audio is delighted to publish the first ever audio edition of this classic work, the greatest of all epic poems. Fitzgerald's supple verse is ideally suited for audio, recounting the story of Odysseus' long journey back to his wife and home after the Trojan War. Homer's tale of love, adventure, food and drink, sensual pleasure, and mortal danger reaches the English-language listener in all its glory. In keeping with the oral tradition of the time, Dan Stevens, whose many celebrated performances include Downton Abbey's Matthew Crawley, makes this epic tale come alive. The listener becomes totally immersed in the adventure and drama of the story this is the way The Odyssey was meant to be experienced. Also included on the program is a portion of the poem read in ancient Greek so that listeners may experience the lyricism and music of the original language. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Fitzgerald - translator) Tue, 02 Sep 2014 05:52:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Odyssey-Audiobook/B00HUBJ5TE thebookvoice.com 10:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Odyssey Subtitle: The Fitzgerald Translation Author: Robert Fitzgerald - translator, Homer Narrator: Dan Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-14 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 355 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Robert Fitzgerald's translation of The Odyssey has been the standard translation for more than three generations of students and poets. Macmillan Audio is delighted to publish the first ever audio edition of this classic work, the greatest of all epic poems. Fitzgerald's supple verse is ideally suited for audio, recounting the story of Odysseus' long journey back to his wife and home after the Trojan War. Homer's tale of love, adventure, food and drink, sensual pleasure, and mortal danger reaches the English-language listener in all its glory. In keeping with the oral tradition of the time, Dan Stevens, whose many celebrated performances include Downton Abbey's Matthew Crawley, makes this epic tale come alive. The listener becomes totally immersed in the adventure and drama of the story this is the way The Odyssey was meant to be experienced. Also included on the program is a portion of the poem read in ancient Greek so that listeners may experience the lyricism and music of the original language. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Odyssey Subtitle: The Fitzgerald Translation Author: Robert Fitzgerald - translator, Homer Narrator: Dan Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-14 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 355 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Robert Fitzgerald's translation of The Odyssey has been the standard translation for more than three generations of students and poets. Macmillan Audio is delighted to publish the first ever audio edition of this classic work, the greatest of all epic poems. Fitzgerald's supple verse is ideally suited for audio, recounting the story of Odysseus' long journey back to his wife and home after the Trojan War. Homer's tale of love, adventure, food and drink, sensual pleasure, and mortal danger reaches the English-language listener in all its glory. In keeping with the oral tradition of the time, Dan Stevens, whose many celebrated performances include Downton Abbey's Matthew Crawley, makes this epic tale come alive. The listener becomes totally immersed in the adventure and drama of the story this is the way The Odyssey was meant to be experienced. Also included on the program is a portion of the poem read in ancient Greek so that listeners may experience the lyricism and music of the original language. Members Reviews: Amazing for classes! Amazing for classes, wonderful audio, and great pronouncing. I wish I had the time to listen to it again! Great performance It goes without saying that this greatest of poems is worthy of honor. The narration could not be better. I recommend highly, as well as the Iliad by the same translator and narrator. Fantastic performance This was my first experience with this classic and it was fantastic! can't wait to hear similar stories narrated by Dan Stevens. thoroughly enjoyable and highly recommended. Another beauty Everything I said about Stevens' reading of The Iliad is true for this one, and then some. It's a nearly perfect marriage of translator and narrator. (Homer's not half bad either.) The structure of The Odyssey is a wonder: multiple layers, multiple points of view, all of it flowing forth effortlessly. Fitzgerald's translation of The Odyssey was my first contact with Homer. There are other translations that are more accurate, on a line by line basis; but few that throw off as many sparks of compact beauty. Yep, stay on the boat Very cool story which gave me some faith back in the old stories. (see my shoot me now review of Ovid's metamorphoses) Odysseus is a sh*tty guy only insofar as he's sort of super-man like in his favor with the gods. He's punished probably because he's such a bawse. I like my characters a little more flawed than that. Very enjoyable, makes sense that this story has been around for as long as it has. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Masters-of-Greek-Thought-Plato-Socrates-and-Aristotle-Audiobook/B00DDTGJ5A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Masters of Greek Thought: Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Robert C. Bartlett Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 371 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: For more than two millennia, philosophers have grappled with life's most profound and "eternal" questions. It is easy to forget, however, that these questions about fundamental issues like justice, injustice, virtue, vice, or happiness were not always eternal. They once had to be asked for the first time. This was a step that could place the inquirer beyond the boundaries of the law. And the Athenian citizen and philosopher who took that courageous step in the 5th century B.C. was Socrates. In this intellectually vibrant - yet crystal-clear and accessible - series of 36 lectures, an award-winning teacher provides you with a detailed analysis of the golden age of Athenian philosophy and the philosophical consequences of the philosopher's famed "Socratic Turn": his veering away from philosophy's previous concerns with the scientific study of nature and the physical world and toward the scrutiny of moral opinion. After Socrates, philosophy would never be the same. You learn that much of Socrates's philosophy is captured in the writings of his contemporaries and followers, including not just Plato and Aristotle, but also figures like Xenophon, a great thinker and military commander, and the comic playwright Aristophanes. Professor Bartlett takes you through Plato's most important dialogues - where Socrates is the protagonist - and shows how they convey the core of Socrates's philosophy. He then moves on to Aristotle, who did more than anyone to establish a comprehensive system of philosophy in the West, producing work encompassing morality, politics, aesthetics, logic, science, rhetoric, theology, metaphysics, and more. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 04:11:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Masters-of-Greek-Thought-Plato-Socrates-and-Aristotle-Audiobook/B00DDTGJ5A thebookvoice.com 18:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Masters of Greek Thought: Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Robert C. Bartlett Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 371 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: For more than two millennia, philosophers have grappled with life's most profound and "eternal" questions. It is easy to forget, however, that these questions about fundamental issues like justice, injustice, virtue, vice, or happiness were not always eternal. They once had to be asked for the first time. This was a step that could place the inquirer beyond the boundaries of the law. And the Athenian citizen and philosopher who took that courageous step in the 5th century B.C. was Socrates. In this intellectually vibrant - yet crystal-clear and accessible - series of 36 lectures, an award-winning teacher provides you with a detailed analysis of the golden age of Athenian philosophy and the philosophical consequences of the philosopher's famed "Socratic Turn": his veering away from philosophy's previous concerns with the scientific study of nature and the physical world and toward the scrutiny of moral opinion. After Socrates, philosophy would never be the same. You learn that much of Socrates's philosophy is captured in the writings of his contemporaries and followers, including not just Plato and Aristotle, but also figures like Xenophon, a great thinker and military commander, and the comic playwright Aristophanes. Professor Bartlett takes you through Plato's most important dialogues - where Socrates is the protagonist - and shows how they convey the core of Socrates's philosophy. He then moves on to Aristotle, who did more than anyone to establish a comprehensive system of philosophy in the West, producing work encompassing morality, politics, aesthetics, logic, science, rhetoric, theology, metaphysics, and more. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Masters of Greek Thought: Plato, Socrates, and Aristotle Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Robert C. Bartlett Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 371 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: For more than two millennia, philosophers have grappled with life's most profound and "eternal" questions. It is easy to forget, however, that these questions about fundamental issues like justice, injustice, virtue, vice, or happiness were not always eternal. They once had to be asked for the first time. This was a step that could place the inquirer beyond the boundaries of the law. And the Athenian citizen and philosopher who took that courageous step in the 5th century B.C. was Socrates. In this intellectually vibrant - yet crystal-clear and accessible - series of 36 lectures, an award-winning teacher provides you with a detailed analysis of the golden age of Athenian philosophy and the philosophical consequences of the philosopher's famed "Socratic Turn": his veering away from philosophy's previous concerns with the scientific study of nature and the physical world and toward the scrutiny of moral opinion. After Socrates, philosophy would never be the same. You learn that much of Socrates's philosophy is captured in the writings of his contemporaries and followers, including not just Plato and Aristotle, but also figures like Xenophon, a great thinker and military commander, and the comic playwright Aristophanes. Professor Bartlett takes you through Plato's most important dialogues - where Socrates is the protagonist - and shows how they convey the core of Socrates's philosophy. He then moves on to Aristotle, who did more than anyone to establish a comprehensive system of philosophy in the West, producing work encompassing morality, politics, aesthetics, logic, science, rhetoric, theology, metaphysics, and more. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Worthwhile I bought this course to freshen up my knowledge, having spent a while away from the works of Plato (and never having spent much time reading Aristotle, and hoping to use this course to inspire me so to do). Professor Bartlett lays out a very clear outline of each lecture, and has a definite architecture that he lays out in the first lectures and sums up with in the last. This organization is particularly useful in the latter part of the course, where he presents some very complex, nuanced and occasionally even contradictory arguments from Aristotle's Ethics and Politics (these works are the meat and potatoes of the entire section on Aristotle). I particularly enjoyed the professor's ability to keep the various characters and frames of reference (vital to understanding what Plato is doing in the dialogues, as Prof. Bartlett makes clear) in the picture. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Iliad-Audiobook/B00HUWO1T2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Subtitle: The Fitzgerald Translation Author: Robert Fitzgerald - translator, Homer Narrator: Dan Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-14 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 366 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Since it was first published more than forty years ago, Robert Fitzgeralds prizewinning translation of Homers battle epic has become a classic in its own right: a standard against which all other versions of The Iliad are compared. This definitive translation of Homers epic is timeless in its authority and always fresh in its vivid rendering of the preeminent war story of the Western world. In keeping with the oral tradition of the time, Dan Stevenss extraordinary narration makes this epic tale come alive. The listener becomes totally immersed in the adventure and drama of the story - this is the way The Iliad was meant to be experienced. Also included on the program is a portion of the poem read in ancient Greek so that listeners may experience the lyricism and music of the original language. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Fitzgerald - translator) Tue, 02 Sep 2014 03:49:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Iliad-Audiobook/B00HUWO1T2 thebookvoice.com 13:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Subtitle: The Fitzgerald Translation Author: Robert Fitzgerald - translator, Homer Narrator: Dan Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-14 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 366 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Since it was first published more than forty years ago, Robert Fitzgeralds prizewinning translation of Homers battle epic has become a classic in its own right: a standard against which all other versions of The Iliad are compared. This definitive translation of Homers epic is timeless in its authority and always fresh in its vivid rendering of the preeminent war story of the Western world. In keeping with the oral tradition of the time, Dan Stevenss extraordinary narration makes this epic tale come alive. The listener becomes totally immersed in the adventure and drama of the story - this is the way The Iliad was meant to be experienced. Also included on the program is a portion of the poem read in ancient Greek so that listeners may experience the lyricism and music of the original language. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Subtitle: The Fitzgerald Translation Author: Robert Fitzgerald - translator, Homer Narrator: Dan Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 09-02-14 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 366 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Since it was first published more than forty years ago, Robert Fitzgeralds prizewinning translation of Homers battle epic has become a classic in its own right: a standard against which all other versions of The Iliad are compared. This definitive translation of Homers epic is timeless in its authority and always fresh in its vivid rendering of the preeminent war story of the Western world. In keeping with the oral tradition of the time, Dan Stevenss extraordinary narration makes this epic tale come alive. The listener becomes totally immersed in the adventure and drama of the story - this is the way The Iliad was meant to be experienced. Also included on the program is a portion of the poem read in ancient Greek so that listeners may experience the lyricism and music of the original language. Members Reviews: Beautiful Dan Stevens is a wonderful narrator, and Robert Fitzgerald is a wonderful translator. The result here is one of the finest versions of The Iliad available. It's hard to say what's so awe-inspiring about Fitzgeralds verse. I don't read Greek, so I can only base my assessment on how it works as an English poem. I would call it crystalline, because the language has many sharply-edged facets. But that makes it sound static and over-engineered. And that's not right, because Fitzgeralds verse is also rough and craggy like a mountain, and it cascades down cliffs like a waterfall. It's full of what Fitzgerald himself calls "the ruck of war." The Iliad is largely dialogue, and it's in the back-and-forth speeches that Stevens really shines. His Homeric heroes don't just declaim, and their speeches are not just a continuation of the narrative by other means. Stevens gives them passion and turmoil. They express anger and sorrow, helplessness and despair, joy and excitement and overweening pride. In his hands, and with the sturdy foundation of Fitzgeralds translation, the Homeric heroes in this audiobook LIVE. One minor note about character names. Fitzgerald used transliterations of many of the names that are closer to the Greek but are odd-looking or -sounding to many people. The main character, for example, is Akhilleus. Two of the mighty Greek warriors are named Aias. Hector's mother is Hekabe. For this audiobook, the producers have substituted the more familiar forms (Achilles, Ajax) - though Hectors mother remains Hekabe rather than Hecuba. I think this is the right decision: the poem is challenging enough even without the alternate names. A couple of thoughts about the poem itself. Compared to the Odyssey, with its multi-layered narrative and symmetrical structure, The Iliad is pretty straightforward. Along its single chronological thread, there are many digressions and delays. Whole books (like Book 10) are given over to episodes that have nothing to do with the main action and don't advance it an inch. Heroes about to come to blows pause and recite pages of genealogy at each other. Parts of it read like they were written by committee. Yet there are few works of literature that can reach the tragic grandeur of the death of Hector or even Patroclus; and I defy anyone with a heart to hear the encounter of Achilles and Priam without weeping. So there's a lot of good stuff here. I can't wait to listen to the companion version of The Odyssey. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Iliad-Audiobook/B01BLVD5F8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Subtitle: A New Translation by Caroline Alexander Author: Homer, Caroline Alexander - translator Narrator: Dominic Keating Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: With her virtuoso translation, classicist and best-selling author Caroline Alexander brings to life Homer's timeless epic of the Trojan War. Composed around 730 BC, Homer's Iliad recounts the events of a few momentous weeks in the protracted 10-year war between the invading Achaeans, or Greeks, and the Trojans in their besieged city of Ilion. From the explosive confrontation between Achilles, the greatest warrior at Troy, and Agamemnon, the inept leader of the Greeks, through to its tragic conclusion, The Iliad explores the abiding, blighting facts of war. Soldier and civilian, victor and vanquished, hero and coward, men, women, young, old - The Iliad evokes in poignant, searing detail the fate of every life ravaged by the Trojan War. And, as told by Homer, this ancient tale of a particular Bronze Age conflict becomes a sublime and sweeping evocation of the destruction of war throughout the ages. Carved close to the original Greek, acclaimed classicist Caroline Alexander's new translation is swift and lean, with the driving cadence of its source - a translation epic in scale yet devastating in its precision and power. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Homer) Tue, 19 Apr 2016 07:12:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Iliad-Audiobook/B01BLVD5F8 thebookvoice.com 19:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Subtitle: A New Translation by Caroline Alexander Author: Homer, Caroline Alexander - translator Narrator: Dominic Keating Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: With her virtuoso translation, classicist and best-selling author Caroline Alexander brings to life Homer's timeless epic of the Trojan War. Composed around 730 BC, Homer's Iliad recounts the events of a few momentous weeks in the protracted 10-year war between the invading Achaeans, or Greeks, and the Trojans in their besieged city of Ilion. From the explosive confrontation between Achilles, the greatest warrior at Troy, and Agamemnon, the inept leader of the Greeks, through to its tragic conclusion, The Iliad explores the abiding, blighting facts of war. Soldier and civilian, victor and vanquished, hero and coward, men, women, young, old - The Iliad evokes in poignant, searing detail the fate of every life ravaged by the Trojan War. And, as told by Homer, this ancient tale of a particular Bronze Age conflict becomes a sublime and sweeping evocation of the destruction of war throughout the ages. Carved close to the original Greek, acclaimed classicist Caroline Alexander's new translation is swift and lean, with the driving cadence of its source - a translation epic in scale yet devastating in its precision and power. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Subtitle: A New Translation by Caroline Alexander Author: Homer, Caroline Alexander - translator Narrator: Dominic Keating Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: With her virtuoso translation, classicist and best-selling author Caroline Alexander brings to life Homer's timeless epic of the Trojan War. Composed around 730 BC, Homer's Iliad recounts the events of a few momentous weeks in the protracted 10-year war between the invading Achaeans, or Greeks, and the Trojans in their besieged city of Ilion. From the explosive confrontation between Achilles, the greatest warrior at Troy, and Agamemnon, the inept leader of the Greeks, through to its tragic conclusion, The Iliad explores the abiding, blighting facts of war. Soldier and civilian, victor and vanquished, hero and coward, men, women, young, old - The Iliad evokes in poignant, searing detail the fate of every life ravaged by the Trojan War. And, as told by Homer, this ancient tale of a particular Bronze Age conflict becomes a sublime and sweeping evocation of the destruction of war throughout the ages. Carved close to the original Greek, acclaimed classicist Caroline Alexander's new translation is swift and lean, with the driving cadence of its source - a translation epic in scale yet devastating in its precision and power. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Forceful I had a hard time getting into this translation when it first came out. The language seemed unnecessarily formal, sometimes downright knotty. I kept comparing it to another line-by-line translation that came out recently, the one by Peter Green, and found greater clarity in his. What a difference a gifted narrator makes! When I listen to Dominic Keating read this translation, it sounds anything but formal and knotty: yes, it's rhythmic and filled with all the repetitive epithets so dear to Homer's heart, but boy does it have an impact. I actually listened to the Catalogue of the Ships this time around without zoning out, and could almost see the great armies massing on the plain, feeling the vibration of their boots on the ground. The words cut like sharpened bronze. It comes with a short, clear, and helpful introduction by Alexander that condenses a lot of the material she covered in her book "The War that Killed Achilles". A reliable source - the most reliable of all, Caroline Alexander herself, in an online chat - said she has no plans to do The Odyssey. It's not that doing The Iliad wore her out, it's just that she doesn't feel the same emotional connection to The Odyssey. I'm sorry to hear that. I've love to hear someone do for that poem what she's done for this one. Many people have done line-for-line translations of Homer, Richmond Lattimore being the one most often recommended. Lattimore's verse has great dignity but (for me) not nearly so much clarity, and nowhere near the visceral punch. I've read the Iliad in so many different translations that I have no idea whether this one would be good for a first-time listener. But if you have an interest in Homer, you owe it to yourself to give this one a listen at some point. timeless There are reasons this work has stood for 3000 years. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Platos-Republic-Audiobook/B00DG67A0S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plato's Republic Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor David Roochnik Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 342 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: More than 2,000 years later, Plato's Republic remains astonishingly relevant to our everyday lives. It poses one question after another that might well have been drawn from the headlines and debates of our nation's recent history: What sort of person should rule the state? Are all citizens equal before the law? Should everyone have equal access to health care? Plato's greater inquiry, however, was into the question of defining justice itself and the reasons why a person would choose a life aligned with that virtue. These 24 remarkable lectures lead you through the brilliant dialogue Plato crafted both to define and examine the issues with which political philosophy still grapples. Chapter by chapter, Professor Roochnik introduces you to Plato's literary recasting of his own great teacher, Socrates, and the dialogue through which Socrates and the Republic's other characters create the hypothetical ideal city. It is by dissecting life in this presumably just city - the "Republic" of Plato's title - that the nature of justice itself can be examined. Many of Plato's ideas will startle contemporary readers, who may recognize in them the foreshadowing of some of humankind's darkest moments. Indeed, some have called the Republic the "great-great-grandfather of all totalitarian experiments." You'll wrestle with Plato's controversial vision, and you'll be surprised just how contemporary these arguments sound. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 22:36:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Platos-Republic-Audiobook/B00DG67A0S thebookvoice.com 12:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plato's Republic Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor David Roochnik Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 342 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: More than 2,000 years later, Plato's Republic remains astonishingly relevant to our everyday lives. It poses one question after another that might well have been drawn from the headlines and debates of our nation's recent history: What sort of person should rule the state? Are all citizens equal before the law? Should everyone have equal access to health care? Plato's greater inquiry, however, was into the question of defining justice itself and the reasons why a person would choose a life aligned with that virtue. These 24 remarkable lectures lead you through the brilliant dialogue Plato crafted both to define and examine the issues with which political philosophy still grapples. Chapter by chapter, Professor Roochnik introduces you to Plato's literary recasting of his own great teacher, Socrates, and the dialogue through which Socrates and the Republic's other characters create the hypothetical ideal city. It is by dissecting life in this presumably just city - the "Republic" of Plato's title - that the nature of justice itself can be examined. Many of Plato's ideas will startle contemporary readers, who may recognize in them the foreshadowing of some of humankind's darkest moments. Indeed, some have called the Republic the "great-great-grandfather of all totalitarian experiments." You'll wrestle with Plato's controversial vision, and you'll be surprised just how contemporary these arguments sound. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plato's Republic Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor David Roochnik Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 342 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: More than 2,000 years later, Plato's Republic remains astonishingly relevant to our everyday lives. It poses one question after another that might well have been drawn from the headlines and debates of our nation's recent history: What sort of person should rule the state? Are all citizens equal before the law? Should everyone have equal access to health care? Plato's greater inquiry, however, was into the question of defining justice itself and the reasons why a person would choose a life aligned with that virtue. These 24 remarkable lectures lead you through the brilliant dialogue Plato crafted both to define and examine the issues with which political philosophy still grapples. Chapter by chapter, Professor Roochnik introduces you to Plato's literary recasting of his own great teacher, Socrates, and the dialogue through which Socrates and the Republic's other characters create the hypothetical ideal city. It is by dissecting life in this presumably just city - the "Republic" of Plato's title - that the nature of justice itself can be examined. Many of Plato's ideas will startle contemporary readers, who may recognize in them the foreshadowing of some of humankind's darkest moments. Indeed, some have called the Republic the "great-great-grandfather of all totalitarian experiments." You'll wrestle with Plato's controversial vision, and you'll be surprised just how contemporary these arguments sound. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Simply Excellent The discussion of Plato's Republic reminds us all of what great a great didactic presentation sounds like. For those of us long-since removed from academia, it makes us long for the type of interchanges we had with a golden few professors who "reached" us and made us want more. Though Professor Roochnik is not Lord Richard Attenborough, he is clearly an expert of the subject matter and is a superb teacher. The mysteries of The Republic (the definition of justice, the analogy of the cave, the divided line and the Myth of Er) are clearly elucidated. Enjoyable, informative and reflective. Professor David Roochnik is Superb! Any additional comments? A great lecture about a difficult subject told by a superb teacher. I was able to assimilate far more from this lecture than I could ever hope to obtain on my own by reading Plato's Republic. Excellent - Enjoyed the nararator Where does Plato's Republic rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? The best of the 5 that I listened to so far What other book might you compare Plato's Republic to and why? I am a novice, can't help you much What about Professor David Roochniks performance did you like? He was knowlegable yet modest and to the point, objective, not darmatic Any additional comments? I have always heard references to The Republic. The actual text is much different than what I expected. I tried reading old texts in the past. It does not work for me. I need the lecture to put it in context, to have the words defined as to what they meant at the time of the writing. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Classical-Mythology-Audiobook/B00D99PNKQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classical Mythology Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Elizabeth Vandiver Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1427 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: These 24 lectures are a vibrant introduction to the primary characters and most important stories of classical Greek and Roman mythology. Among those you'll investigate are the accounts of the creation of the world in Hesiod's Theogony and Ovid's Metamorphoses; the gods Zeus, Apollo, Demeter, Persephone, Hermes, Dionysos, and Aphrodite; the Greek heroes, Theseus and Heracles (Hercules in the Roman version); and the most famous of all classical myths, the Trojan War. Professor Vandiver anchors her presentation in some basics. What is a myth? Which societies use myths? What are some of the problems inherent in studying classical mythology? She also discusses the most influential 19th- and 20th-century thinking about myth's nature and function, including the psychological theories of Freud and Jung and the metaphysical approach of Joseph Campbell. You'll also consider the relationship between mythology and culture (such as the implications of the myth of Demeter, Persephone, and Hades for the Greek view of life, death, and marriage), the origins of classical mythology (including the similarities between the Theogony and Mesopotamian creation myths), and the dangers of probing for distant origins (for example, there's little evidence that a prehistoric "mother goddess" lies at the heart of mythology). Taking you from the surprising "truths" about the Minotaur to Ovid's impact on the works of William Shakespeare, these lectures make classical mythology fresh, absorbing, and often surprising. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 17:38:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Classical-Mythology-Audiobook/B00D99PNKQ thebookvoice.com 12:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classical Mythology Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Elizabeth Vandiver Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1427 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: These 24 lectures are a vibrant introduction to the primary characters and most important stories of classical Greek and Roman mythology. Among those you'll investigate are the accounts of the creation of the world in Hesiod's Theogony and Ovid's Metamorphoses; the gods Zeus, Apollo, Demeter, Persephone, Hermes, Dionysos, and Aphrodite; the Greek heroes, Theseus and Heracles (Hercules in the Roman version); and the most famous of all classical myths, the Trojan War. Professor Vandiver anchors her presentation in some basics. What is a myth? Which societies use myths? What are some of the problems inherent in studying classical mythology? She also discusses the most influential 19th- and 20th-century thinking about myth's nature and function, including the psychological theories of Freud and Jung and the metaphysical approach of Joseph Campbell. You'll also consider the relationship between mythology and culture (such as the implications of the myth of Demeter, Persephone, and Hades for the Greek view of life, death, and marriage), the origins of classical mythology (including the similarities between the Theogony and Mesopotamian creation myths), and the dangers of probing for distant origins (for example, there's little evidence that a prehistoric "mother goddess" lies at the heart of mythology). Taking you from the surprising "truths" about the Minotaur to Ovid's impact on the works of William Shakespeare, these lectures make classical mythology fresh, absorbing, and often surprising. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classical Mythology Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Elizabeth Vandiver Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1427 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: These 24 lectures are a vibrant introduction to the primary characters and most important stories of classical Greek and Roman mythology. Among those you'll investigate are the accounts of the creation of the world in Hesiod's Theogony and Ovid's Metamorphoses; the gods Zeus, Apollo, Demeter, Persephone, Hermes, Dionysos, and Aphrodite; the Greek heroes, Theseus and Heracles (Hercules in the Roman version); and the most famous of all classical myths, the Trojan War. Professor Vandiver anchors her presentation in some basics. What is a myth? Which societies use myths? What are some of the problems inherent in studying classical mythology? She also discusses the most influential 19th- and 20th-century thinking about myth's nature and function, including the psychological theories of Freud and Jung and the metaphysical approach of Joseph Campbell. You'll also consider the relationship between mythology and culture (such as the implications of the myth of Demeter, Persephone, and Hades for the Greek view of life, death, and marriage), the origins of classical mythology (including the similarities between the Theogony and Mesopotamian creation myths), and the dangers of probing for distant origins (for example, there's little evidence that a prehistoric "mother goddess" lies at the heart of mythology). Taking you from the surprising "truths" about the Minotaur to Ovid's impact on the works of William Shakespeare, these lectures make classical mythology fresh, absorbing, and often surprising. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Very Informative and Entertaining Before I make any criticism, I want to say that for me, this was a "Couldn't put it down" audio book. To me this is an example of audio books at their best. I strongly recommended it. I found it entertaining, easy listening, informative and well presented. The speaker's delivery was at just the right pace for me and with plenty of colour. I like to listen while doing other things such as exercising and cooking and driving. That means the delivery needs to be good to hold my attention and she hit the spot for me. I knew a bit about classical mythology before I started, but I knew a lot more by the time I finished. Great perspective and overview. My only criticism is that I would have liked the stories and characters she covered to have been presented as such, rather than descriptions and discussions of the stories. Obviously these are academic style lectures, but I think a few complete stories mixed in would have added to the work. I would love to hear an expanded version where these lectures serve as a companion to properly narrated stories themselves. That would be awesome. One very important thing to add - she stimulated an appetite in me to learn more. I bought several other works in the same series after this. (Not all were as good as this). In retrospect, I think this is one of the most valuable things about it. the Facts behind the Myth This is my third Great Course and second by Professor Elizabeth Vandiver. Vandiver is simply wonderful; her lectures are not only full of information and insight but also ingeniously organized to increase understanding. I wish she had been one of my professors in college because she is THAT compelling. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Histories-Audiobook/B01FKX2766 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Histories Author: Herodotus Narrator: David Timson Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-16 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 138 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: In this, the first prose history in European civilization, Herodotus describes the growth of the Persian Empire with force, authority, and style. Perhaps most famously, the book tells the heroic tale of the Greeks' resistance to the vast invading force assembled by Xerxes, king of Persia. Here are not only the great battles - Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis - but also penetrating human insight and a powerful sense of epic destiny at work. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Herodotus) Fri, 13 May 2016 15:31:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Histories-Audiobook/B01FKX2766 thebookvoice.com 27:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Histories Author: Herodotus Narrator: David Timson Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-16 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 138 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: In this, the first prose history in European civilization, Herodotus describes the growth of the Persian Empire with force, authority, and style. Perhaps most famously, the book tells the heroic tale of the Greeks' resistance to the vast invading force assembled by Xerxes, king of Persia. Here are not only the great battles - Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis - but also penetrating human insight and a powerful sense of epic destiny at work. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Histories Author: Herodotus Narrator: David Timson Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-16 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 138 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: In this, the first prose history in European civilization, Herodotus describes the growth of the Persian Empire with force, authority, and style. Perhaps most famously, the book tells the heroic tale of the Greeks' resistance to the vast invading force assembled by Xerxes, king of Persia. Here are not only the great battles - Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis - but also penetrating human insight and a powerful sense of epic destiny at work. Members Reviews: Best of Audible's "The Histories" by Herodotus Any additional comments? "The Histories," by ancient Greek historian, Herodotus, is full of myths, folklore, legends, historical facts and tall tales. Herodotus basically traveled around the ancient world asking people questions about their lives and cultures and histories, and then wrote down whatever they told him. Because of this reporting style he is known as both the Father of History and The Father of Lies. Whether he records true tales or tall tales, it is interesting to know what ancient people said and thought about their world. He covers a lot of ground, figuratively and literally. His writing style flows like the Meander river; full of twists and turns. I've listened to all the versions available on Audible, and David Timson's narration is best suited to Herodotus' tangential asides. His conversational style is engaging and enthusiastic. It's nice to hear someone giving the proper excitement for topics like the Battle of Marathon, Persian Culture, Egyptian Culture, Peloponnesian War, Greek-Persian Wars, the Artemesium battle, the Amazons and the Spartans at Thermopylae. The 9 books are named after the 9 Muses, so here's a breakdown of topics: Book 1 Lydia, Medes, Persia, Cyrus Book 2 Egyptian And African History, Customs, Geography Book 3 Cambyses Conquers Egypt; Cambyses' Death; Smerdis; Darius; 20 Persian Satrapies Book 4 Europeans; Darius Fails To Conquer Scythia; Greek Colonies In Libya (Cyrene, Barca); Persia Invades Libya Book 5 Persia Conquers Thrace, Paeonians; Ionian Revolt Under Aristagoras Of Miletus; Former Athens-Sparta Conflicts; Athenian Tyrants & Democracy; Conflict Between Athens And Darius Begins Book 6 Miletus Conquered & Ionian Revolt Quelled; Thrace, Athos, Macedonia Fall; Rivalry Between Spartan Clemenes & Demaratus; Athens-Aegina Conflict; Athens & Plataeans Defeat Persia At Marathon Under Miltiades Book 7 Darius Dies--Xerxes King; Invasion Of Thrace, Thessalia; Athens And Sparta Unite; Shipwrecks Of Persians; Leonidas' Defeat At Thermopylae Book 8 Battle At Artemesium; Attacks On Phocis, Boeotia, Delphi, Plataea, Athens; Victory At Salamis Book 9 Greek Victories At Plataea (Mardonius Killed); Greeks Attack Thebes; Victory At Mycale, Siege Of Sestos Very Entertaining Any additional comments? I am a big history fan. However, I hesitated to purchase Herodotus' Histories as I was concerned it might be excessively archaic, difficult to follow, etc. Not so! The narrative is very entertaining, mixing history, anthropology, and myth. The reader is terrific--he seems perfectly suited to the material. I highly recommend this audio book to fans of history, and of the ancient Near East in particular. Best Narrator Ever David Timson makes this classic a real pleasure to listen to. His voice kept me engaged the whole time. Highly recommend! Great! The narrator sounded as though he wrote the book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Iliad-of-Homer-Audiobook/B00DCWVYR6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad of Homer Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Elizabeth Vandiver Ph.D. The University of Texas at Austin Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 512 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: 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. As you'll learn, the grandeur and immediacy of Homer's world would seem to defy time and space. Throughout these lectures, you'll explore this legendary era in brilliant, unforgettable hues. You'll meet its towering heroes who thirst for honor and the gods who inspired and instigated them. You'll go deep inside the shattering battles at Troy that act out mankind's awesome passions for glory, love, and vengeance. But more than that, you'll focus on the timeless human issues this masterpiece raises, all of them evoked by the power of a single dramatic question: Why does Achilles rage? The limits of freedom, the common humanity we share, the line between justice and revenge, the nature of destiny, the meaning of life - Professor Vandiver uses the Iliad as a potent lens through which to study them all. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 14:31:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Iliad-of-Homer-Audiobook/B00DCWVYR6 thebookvoice.com 06:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad of Homer Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Elizabeth Vandiver Ph.D. The University of Texas at Austin Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 512 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: 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. As you'll learn, the grandeur and immediacy of Homer's world would seem to defy time and space. Throughout these lectures, you'll explore this legendary era in brilliant, unforgettable hues. You'll meet its towering heroes who thirst for honor and the gods who inspired and instigated them. You'll go deep inside the shattering battles at Troy that act out mankind's awesome passions for glory, love, and vengeance. But more than that, you'll focus on the timeless human issues this masterpiece raises, all of them evoked by the power of a single dramatic question: Why does Achilles rage? The limits of freedom, the common humanity we share, the line between justice and revenge, the nature of destiny, the meaning of life - Professor Vandiver uses the Iliad as a potent lens through which to study them all. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad of Homer Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Elizabeth Vandiver Ph.D. The University of Texas at Austin Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 512 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: 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. As you'll learn, the grandeur and immediacy of Homer's world would seem to defy time and space. Throughout these lectures, you'll explore this legendary era in brilliant, unforgettable hues. You'll meet its towering heroes who thirst for honor and the gods who inspired and instigated them. You'll go deep inside the shattering battles at Troy that act out mankind's awesome passions for glory, love, and vengeance. But more than that, you'll focus on the timeless human issues this masterpiece raises, all of them evoked by the power of a single dramatic question: Why does Achilles rage? The limits of freedom, the common humanity we share, the line between justice and revenge, the nature of destiny, the meaning of life - Professor Vandiver uses the Iliad as a potent lens through which to study them all. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Vandiver never disappoints Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? When I first read the Iliad of Homer on my own, I thought it a hyper-violent war story with deeply unsympathetic characters who let petty disputes plunge their societies into disaster. However, Professor Vandiver's lectures gaves the historical and cultural background for the Iliad, helping me to understand why Agamemnon's actions were so deeply insulting to Achilles, while also illuminating how the Iliad is a timeless work of literature that speaks to the human condition today. These lectures are a must if you want to really understand this famous epic. All of Prof. Vandiver's lectures on classical literature are highly recommended for anyone even the slightest bit interested in the subject. She brings so much background and insight to the great tales of Ancient Greece, illuminating small points that I overlooked when reading on my own. In addition, she is a first-rate lecturer, and keeps her discussions engaging throughout. Her conversational tone keeps her lectures free from the pedantry and pretentiousness that some lecturers suffer from. I have all of her Teaching Company courses, and love all of them. What other book might you compare The Iliad of Homer to and why? Vandiver's lectures on the Odyssey of Homer make a great companion piece to this lecture series, and come just as highly recommended. Great! I really enjoyed listening to both The Illiad and The Odyssey of Homer. It is very obvious that Professor Vandiver knows a lot about these pieces of work. She starts the series off with background information about the way Homer's epics are written and information about Homer. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Odyssey-Audiobook/B01KAPQFXA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Odyssey Author: Homer Narrator: Gordon Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Odyssey is an epic poem, written by the ancient Greek philosopher Homer, and considered to be the second oldest piece of western literature still in existence. Scholars believe it was written at the end of the eighth century BC. Still heavily used in schools because of its unique literary makeup and historical value, the poems follow Greek hero Odysseus, as he journeys home after the 10-year long Trojan War. His journey home takes another 10 years, and Odysseus encounters many obstacles including adverse weather, mythical beasts, and angry gods. Many scholars believe The Odyssey was originally composed in an oral tradition, intended to be heard, not read, making this epic classic a must have for audiobook listeners! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Homer) Fri, 19 Aug 2016 05:26:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Odyssey-Audiobook/B01KAPQFXA thebookvoice.com 15:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Odyssey Author: Homer Narrator: Gordon Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Odyssey is an epic poem, written by the ancient Greek philosopher Homer, and considered to be the second oldest piece of western literature still in existence. Scholars believe it was written at the end of the eighth century BC. Still heavily used in schools because of its unique literary makeup and historical value, the poems follow Greek hero Odysseus, as he journeys home after the 10-year long Trojan War. His journey home takes another 10 years, and Odysseus encounters many obstacles including adverse weather, mythical beasts, and angry gods. Many scholars believe The Odyssey was originally composed in an oral tradition, intended to be heard, not read, making this epic classic a must have for audiobook listeners! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Odyssey Author: Homer Narrator: Gordon Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Odyssey is an epic poem, written by the ancient Greek philosopher Homer, and considered to be the second oldest piece of western literature still in existence. Scholars believe it was written at the end of the eighth century BC. Still heavily used in schools because of its unique literary makeup and historical value, the poems follow Greek hero Odysseus, as he journeys home after the 10-year long Trojan War. His journey home takes another 10 years, and Odysseus encounters many obstacles including adverse weather, mythical beasts, and angry gods. Many scholars believe The Odyssey was originally composed in an oral tradition, intended to be heard, not read, making this epic classic a must have for audiobook listeners! Members Reviews: Generally well read, but some disappointment. Would you consider the audio edition of Odyssey to be better than the print version? Audio is audio, print is print, what's to compare? What was one of the most memorable moments of Odyssey? The episode with Polyphemus. Would you listen to another book narrated by Gordon Griffin? Probably. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Hardly Any additional comments? Well, after waiting some time for a reading of Pope's Odyssey, it is a little disappointing that the reader often loses the rhythm and makes not a few careless mistakes, albeit it is worth it. Perhaps it could be improved. Michael Page has done Pope's Iliad and Dryden's Aeneid; it would be good if he performed an audio reading of this too perhaps. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Aeneid-Audiobook/B002VA9BZC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Aeneid Author: Virgil Narrator: Simon Callow Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-06 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 443 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: 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. 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. Here, Fagles brings to life the timeless journey of Aeneas as he flees the ashes of Troy to found Roman society and change forever the course of the Western world. Fagles' translation retains all of the gravitas and humanity of the original as well as its powerful blend of poetry and myth. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Virgil) Thu, 02 Nov 2006 23:18:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Aeneid-Audiobook/B002VA9BZC thebookvoice.com 12:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Aeneid Author: Virgil Narrator: Simon Callow Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-06 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 443 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: 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. 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. Here, Fagles brings to life the timeless journey of Aeneas as he flees the ashes of Troy to found Roman society and change forever the course of the Western world. Fagles' translation retains all of the gravitas and humanity of the original as well as its powerful blend of poetry and myth. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Aeneid Author: Virgil Narrator: Simon Callow Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-06 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 443 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: 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. 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. Here, Fagles brings to life the timeless journey of Aeneas as he flees the ashes of Troy to found Roman society and change forever the course of the Western world. Fagles' translation retains all of the gravitas and humanity of the original as well as its powerful blend of poetry and myth. Members Reviews: Fagles is best I've been a huge fan of Fagles' translations before buying this book and this translation does not disappoint. For epics such as this, the Iliad, and the Odyssey I've chosen to to read the actual book as I'm listening. For people, such as myself, whose concentration is not the greatest (I've had a couple strokes so I have an excuse) the combination of listening while reading is terrific. I think the narrator is terrific and Rober Fagles is just amazing. If you like Fagles Aeneid, be sure to read and/or listen to his Iliad and Odyssey. Also, check out Steven Mitchell's "Gilgamesh", also availble from audible.com. Not the best, but not bad I don't think this is the best Aeneid on audiobook -- if you have to choose, get the Charlton Griffin one -- but it's not bad. The translation is wonderful: pithy, hard-hitting, and tough; it's worth having this one to get Fagles' take on Virgil, if nothing else. But the performance, though I liked it, is definitely not to everyone's taste. Simon Callow (or the producer?) decided to do it as if it were a one-man stage show, rather than a studio reading. If you've ever seen Callow doing Charles Dickens, you get the idea: it's a very broad performance. On the other hand, Aeneas needs a boost. As epic heroes go, he's a pill and a half: dutiful to a fault, self-righteous and self-justifying ("well, I never actually used the word MARRIAGE, did I?"). Virgil takes received wisdom and the Grandeur that was Rome at face value, where Homer delightfully subverts everything he touches. A hellenist's review of the audio Aeneid I should provide a quick note on my bias before I begin my review: I am a graduate student in classics However, I am a hellenist (i.e. I study Greek rather than Roman stuff). I also really don't like Virgil. I have to confess that although I study classics, I have never been able to get all the way through the Aeneid before this (I've just read the sections I needed to get the gist for class). I've really tried to get into it-- I previously read portions of the Fagles, Fitzgerald, and Mandelbaum translations-- but I just couldn't get hooked. The audiobook did the trick-- I listened to the whole thing over the course of a week. Simon Callow can be a little over dramatic and female voices are pretty grating, but he read at a reasonable pace and he kept my interest in the story. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Iliad-Audiobook/B002V0PV5Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Author: Homer, Richmond Lattimore - translator Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-09 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 370 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: 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. As you listen to this great work, you feel yourself to be in the presence of a grandeur that suffuses the very air. There is no question that the poet, whether his name was Homer or not, was one of the supreme artists of all time and all civilizations. But this wonderful piece of poetry is not merely a catalog of events of the Trojan War. Specifically, the poem deals with the bitter dispute between Achilles and Agamemnon, and how the Greeks were almost destroyed by their hubris. Hovering about, the Olympian gods watch the unfolding events with keen interest, sometimes lending help and encouragement on one hand, or spreading fear and hatred on the other. The Iliad is ultimately about the free will of man and his ability or failure to make rational choices in the face of conflict and chaos. Unlike the gods, men must face death, which gives their decisions a spiritual meaning which is absent on Olympus. The great legacy of The Iliad is its shattering revelation of what it means to be human in the face of life's uncertainty and fleeting mortality. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Homer) Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:38:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Iliad-Audiobook/B002V0PV5Q thebookvoice.com 22:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Author: Homer, Richmond Lattimore - translator Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-09 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 370 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: 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. As you listen to this great work, you feel yourself to be in the presence of a grandeur that suffuses the very air. There is no question that the poet, whether his name was Homer or not, was one of the supreme artists of all time and all civilizations. But this wonderful piece of poetry is not merely a catalog of events of the Trojan War. Specifically, the poem deals with the bitter dispute between Achilles and Agamemnon, and how the Greeks were almost destroyed by their hubris. Hovering about, the Olympian gods watch the unfolding events with keen interest, sometimes lending help and encouragement on one hand, or spreading fear and hatred on the other. The Iliad is ultimately about the free will of man and his ability or failure to make rational choices in the face of conflict and chaos. Unlike the gods, men must face death, which gives their decisions a spiritual meaning which is absent on Olympus. The great legacy of The Iliad is its shattering revelation of what it means to be human in the face of life's uncertainty and fleeting mortality. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Author: Homer, Richmond Lattimore - translator Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-09 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 370 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: 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. As you listen to this great work, you feel yourself to be in the presence of a grandeur that suffuses the very air. There is no question that the poet, whether his name was Homer or not, was one of the supreme artists of all time and all civilizations. But this wonderful piece of poetry is not merely a catalog of events of the Trojan War. Specifically, the poem deals with the bitter dispute between Achilles and Agamemnon, and how the Greeks were almost destroyed by their hubris. Hovering about, the Olympian gods watch the unfolding events with keen interest, sometimes lending help and encouragement on one hand, or spreading fear and hatred on the other. The Iliad is ultimately about the free will of man and his ability or failure to make rational choices in the face of conflict and chaos. Unlike the gods, men must face death, which gives their decisions a spiritual meaning which is absent on Olympus. The great legacy of The Iliad is its shattering revelation of what it means to be human in the face of life's uncertainty and fleeting mortality. Members Reviews: This is the audio version you want What made the experience of listening to The Iliad the most enjoyable? There is a SIGNIFICANT quality difference between the translations of Iliad. Do yourself a favor and go with this one, the Lattimore translation. The introduction to this audio version is surprisingly good. It is not the introduction written by Lattimore himself in my print copy of the Iliad, and it is much better as a general stage-setting to the text. I cannot fault the archaeological information, which is basic, or the discussion of literary devices and their origin as well as Homer's particularly fine usage of them. The overview of the first ten years of the Trojan War is excellent. I appreciate some of the ideas expressed about religion and spirituality in Classical Greece but the information given is based upon some outdated interpretations, especially as to the origins of the Olympian and other gods, and should be taken with a large pinch of salt. Other than this consideration--which any interested reader can follow up with his own research, and an uninterested reader will hardly care or remember later--the introduction, as I say, is very good. The voice of Charlton Griffin is marvelous. It is filled with nobility and authority, richly textured, and precise. An Excellent Iliad Listening to Charlton Griffin's reading of Richmond Lattimore's 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. He brings the epic to life. He even makes fascinating the 90-minute introduction by scholar Herbert J. Muller. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Metamorphoses-Audiobook/B002V8HO8K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Metamorphoses Author: Ovid Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 12-19-06 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 342 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Ovid was probably the most popular of all the Roman poets during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, and his verse was the inspiration for countless artistic and literary masterpieces of the time. Shakespeare, Bernini, and Rubens were only a few of those who mined his work to extraordinary effect. Ovid has left mankind a magnificent achievement, and his sparkling poetry is a tour de force of Homeric and Roman myth. As Ovid himself wrote: "As long as Rome is the eternal city, these lines shall echo from the lips of men." biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ovid) Tue, 19 Dec 2006 03:17:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Metamorphoses-Audiobook/B002V8HO8K thebookvoice.com 16:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Metamorphoses Author: Ovid Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 12-19-06 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 342 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Ovid was probably the most popular of all the Roman poets during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, and his verse was the inspiration for countless artistic and literary masterpieces of the time. Shakespeare, Bernini, and Rubens were only a few of those who mined his work to extraordinary effect. Ovid has left mankind a magnificent achievement, and his sparkling poetry is a tour de force of Homeric and Roman myth. As Ovid himself wrote: "As long as Rome is the eternal city, these lines shall echo from the lips of men." Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Metamorphoses Author: Ovid Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 12-19-06 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 342 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Ovid was probably the most popular of all the Roman poets during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, and his verse was the inspiration for countless artistic and literary masterpieces of the time. Shakespeare, Bernini, and Rubens were only a few of those who mined his work to extraordinary effect. Ovid has left mankind a magnificent achievement, and his sparkling poetry is a tour de force of Homeric and Roman myth. As Ovid himself wrote: "As long as Rome is the eternal city, these lines shall echo from the lips of men." Members Reviews: Caviar to the general? A few negative (almost scathing) reviews of this recording gave me pause before I clicked to purchase, but I am so glad I ultimately ignored this (very bad) advice. This recording is a true gem. It is a GORGEOUS translation wonderfully read. I listened to the whole thing through twice in a row, and will surely revisit it soon. But first, onto Mr. Griffin's reading of Horace ... can't wait! Excellent Myth Overview I'm big mythology fan and this poem fit the bill. I loved it so much that I went out and bought the text so I could read along. Ovid has some stunning tales. Many that I already knew, and some intriguing new ones. There is plenty of blood and gore. The only downside might be books 9-11 which can get a bit raunchy. Otherwise, this is a must for any myth buff. Charlton Griffin's Metamorphoses I listened to Charlton Griffin read an obscure translation of the Odyssey last year and came to love the poem after years of resistance. He excelled in that reading in conveying the voices of wily warriors and lowly peasants. Here he is reading a very different poet. He makes Ovid sound urbane, "cool," "hip." The poet wallowed in stories of emotional distress and extreme passion and deeds of bloods. Griffin tells these stories with relish. He doesn't create a vivid gallery of distinct characters the way Robert Whitfield did in his great reading of Don Quixote but he slip into Ovid's characters, men and women, in a quiet, smooth manner that doesn't call attention to itself, letting the hearer following along without any inconsistency of tone to jar him or her out of the story. If I got tired at times of the reading, it was because I listened to this long poem in a short time, instead of drawing it out and savoring it more. A fine performance. Not that translation mentioned in Amazon reviews I think this source of audio book was translated by Horace Gregory, link as follow: http://www.amazon.com/The-Metamorphoses-ebook/dp/B00328ZUO8/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1369420126&sr=1-1&keywords=horace+gregory Solid This is a solid well done production. The narration was very good. The central theme of this epic poem is "things that change" and this is the thread which interconnects all of the various tales. Its full of very colorful stories and loaded with fanciful creatures and all the gods are there. Loads of beautiful Nymphs hanging about in the glades and shores of quiet pools... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Commentaries-Audiobook/B002V0QDS0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Commentaries Author: Julius Caesar Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-09 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 374 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: One of the most daring and brilliant generals of all time, Julius Caesar combined the elements of tactical genius with the shrewdness of a master politician. He was an astute judge of men's character - their strengths and weaknesses. Whenever possible, he exercised restraint and mercy even when his worst enemies were in his power. But he also knew when and how to mete out stern punishment and his swift retaliations became a hallmark of his career. With his charismatic leadership, his powerful intellect and his magnetic personal charm, Julius Caesar became the idol of men and women everywhere. The fanatic loyalty of his troops and the adulation of the Roman public propelled him to the pinnacle of power. Historian Will Durant called him "the most complete man that antiquity produced." Follow along in this recording as Julius Caesar in 50 B.C. undertakes the awesome enterprise of subduing savage Gaul, an area roughly the size of Texas. That task was barely completed before his enemies in Rome struck, igniting the bloody Civil War that engulfed most of the Roman Empire and afterward left Caesar in supreme power. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Julius Caesar) Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:44:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Commentaries-Audiobook/B002V0QDS0 thebookvoice.com 13:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Commentaries Author: Julius Caesar Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-09 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 374 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: One of the most daring and brilliant generals of all time, Julius Caesar combined the elements of tactical genius with the shrewdness of a master politician. He was an astute judge of men's character - their strengths and weaknesses. Whenever possible, he exercised restraint and mercy even when his worst enemies were in his power. But he also knew when and how to mete out stern punishment and his swift retaliations became a hallmark of his career. With his charismatic leadership, his powerful intellect and his magnetic personal charm, Julius Caesar became the idol of men and women everywhere. The fanatic loyalty of his troops and the adulation of the Roman public propelled him to the pinnacle of power. Historian Will Durant called him "the most complete man that antiquity produced." Follow along in this recording as Julius Caesar in 50 B.C. undertakes the awesome enterprise of subduing savage Gaul, an area roughly the size of Texas. That task was barely completed before his enemies in Rome struck, igniting the bloody Civil War that engulfed most of the Roman Empire and afterward left Caesar in supreme power. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Commentaries Author: Julius Caesar Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-09 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 374 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: One of the most daring and brilliant generals of all time, Julius Caesar combined the elements of tactical genius with the shrewdness of a master politician. He was an astute judge of men's character - their strengths and weaknesses. Whenever possible, he exercised restraint and mercy even when his worst enemies were in his power. But he also knew when and how to mete out stern punishment and his swift retaliations became a hallmark of his career. With his charismatic leadership, his powerful intellect and his magnetic personal charm, Julius Caesar became the idol of men and women everywhere. The fanatic loyalty of his troops and the adulation of the Roman public propelled him to the pinnacle of power. Historian Will Durant called him "the most complete man that antiquity produced." Follow along in this recording as Julius Caesar in 50 B.C. undertakes the awesome enterprise of subduing savage Gaul, an area roughly the size of Texas. That task was barely completed before his enemies in Rome struck, igniting the bloody Civil War that engulfed most of the Roman Empire and afterward left Caesar in supreme power. Members Reviews: Great reading of an engrossing classic I'm building an interest in ancient history (purely as an amateur) and downloaded this with some dread as many of the early works can have dense translations. This is a great version of the Commentaries. I found it very entertaining and, months later, still recall passages and events all the time. Mr. Griffin's voice works very well with this material and he can make the occasional dense passage understandable. My favourite audiobook I've had this book for over a year and have probably listened to it end to end 3 times. Caesar was an incredibly lucid writer... and a crafty one. If you're paying attention you can see all the places where he's pulling a fast one. Griffin is perfect. Wowzors Caesars Commentaries are one of the best reads, well listens, I have ever experienced. As usual Charlton Griffin was an amazingly interesting narrator. Talk about an eye wittness What did you love best about The Commentaries? There is no history to match that of the man who was not only there but planned and lived this critical part of Roman history. It helps you understand the logistics of these wars if you have a map of Gaul and France but it is entertaining, even without, to follow this outstanding general, politician and writer as he shapes the world we now live in. One of the bets books out there. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I have always wanted to read this work and never had the time. I downloaded and was not disappointed. The narration is superb and Caesar comes to life 2,000 years after his death. This is a must read. What does Charlton Griffin bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? His narration is superb! Makes the book come to life. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Socratic-Dialogues-Early-Period-Volume-1-Audiobook/B076FGRKG5 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Socratic Dialogues: Early Period, Volume 1 Subtitle: The Apology, Crito, Charmides, Laches, Lysis, Menexenus, Ion Author: Plato, Benjamin Jowett - translator Narrator: David Rintoul, full cast Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-17 Publisher: Ukemi Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Here are the Socratic Dialogues presented as Plato designed them to be - living discussions between friends and protagonists, with the personality of Socrates himself coming alive as he deals with a host of subjects, from justice and inspiration to courage, poetry and the gods. Plato's Socratic Dialogues provide a bedrock for classical Western philosophy. For centuries they have been read, studied and discussed via the flat pages of books, but the ideal medium for them is the spoken word. Some are genuine dialogues while some are dialogues reported by a narrator supposedly at a later date. Ukemi Audiobooks presents all of the Socratic Dialogues in a series of recordings divided into Early Period (Volumes 1 & 2), Middle Period (Volumes 1 & 2) and Late Period (Volume 1) - based on their likely composition by Plato. This opening volume starts with perhaps the most famous speech, The Apology, Socrates' doomed defence against the charge of heresy and corrupting the young. It is followed by Crito, in which Socrates' friend offers to spirit him out of Athens to avoid execution. Among the others are discussions on Courage (Laches), and Friendship (Lysis). The role of Socrates is taken by David Rintoul, a widely admired and experienced audiobook reader who studied philosophy at university before taking a different path to RADA, TV, theatre and film. He is joined by a broad range of readers, most known to Audible listeners. Each Dialogue is prefaced with a short introduction to set the scene for newcomers to Plato. Translation: Benjamin Jowett. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Plato) Mon, 16 Oct 2017 21:11:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Socratic-Dialogues-Early-Period-Volume-1-Audiobook/B076FGRKG5 thebookvoice.com 06:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Socratic Dialogues: Early Period, Volume 1 Subtitle: The Apology, Crito, Charmides, Laches, Lysis, Menexenus, Ion Author: Plato, Benjamin Jowett - translator Narrator: David Rintoul, full cast Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-17 Publisher: Ukemi Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Here are the Socratic Dialogues presented as Plato designed them to be - living discussions between friends and protagonists, with the personality of Socrates himself coming alive as he deals with a host of subjects, from justice and inspiration to courage, poetry and the gods. Plato's Socratic Dialogues provide a bedrock for classical Western philosophy. For centuries they have been read, studied and discussed via the flat pages of books, but the ideal medium for them is the spoken word. Some are genuine dialogues while some are dialogues reported by a narrator supposedly at a later date. Ukemi Audiobooks presents all of the Socratic Dialogues in a series of recordings divided into Early Period (Volumes 1 & 2), Middle Period (Volumes 1 & 2) and Late Period (Volume 1) - based on their likely composition by Plato. This opening volume starts with perhaps the most famous speech, The Apology, Socrates' doomed defence against the charge of heresy and corrupting the young. It is followed by Crito, in which Socrates' friend offers to spirit him out of Athens to avoid execution. Among the others are discussions on Courage (Laches), and Friendship (Lysis). The role of Socrates is taken by David Rintoul, a widely admired and experienced audiobook reader who studied philosophy at university before taking a different path to RADA, TV, theatre and film. He is joined by a broad range of readers, most known to Audible listeners. Each Dialogue is prefaced with a short introduction to set the scene for newcomers to Plato. Translation: Benjamin Jowett. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Socratic Dialogues: Early Period, Volume 1 Subtitle: The Apology, Crito, Charmides, Laches, Lysis, Menexenus, Ion Author: Plato, Benjamin Jowett - translator Narrator: David Rintoul, full cast Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-17 Publisher: Ukemi Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Here are the Socratic Dialogues presented as Plato designed them to be - living discussions between friends and protagonists, with the personality of Socrates himself coming alive as he deals with a host of subjects, from justice and inspiration to courage, poetry and the gods. Plato's Socratic Dialogues provide a bedrock for classical Western philosophy. For centuries they have been read, studied and discussed via the flat pages of books, but the ideal medium for them is the spoken word. Some are genuine dialogues while some are dialogues reported by a narrator supposedly at a later date. Ukemi Audiobooks presents all of the Socratic Dialogues in a series of recordings divided into Early Period (Volumes 1 & 2), Middle Period (Volumes 1 & 2) and Late Period (Volume 1) - based on their likely composition by Plato. This opening volume starts with perhaps the most famous speech, The Apology, Socrates' doomed defence against the charge of heresy and corrupting the young. It is followed by Crito, in which Socrates' friend offers to spirit him out of Athens to avoid execution. Among the others are discussions on Courage (Laches), and Friendship (Lysis). The role of Socrates is taken by David Rintoul, a widely admired and experienced audiobook reader who studied philosophy at university before taking a different path to RADA, TV, theatre and film. He is joined by a broad range of readers, most known to Audible listeners. Each Dialogue is prefaced with a short introduction to set the scene for newcomers to Plato. Translation: Benjamin Jowett. Members Reviews: I liked it very much... This is a first class rendering of the socratic dialogues...Ukemi produces very fine audiobooks and i always keep an eye on their catalogue... I really enjoyed it... A masterful recording brings Plato back to life As a fan of Plato, I had been searching for a complete set of the Socratic Dialogues, so I was very excited when I saw Ukemi recordings. I was even happier when I found out that Nicolas Soames, the founder of Ukemi, was previously in charge of Naxos Audiobooks and had produced many of my favourite classics. As for the production, it is well done and the actors give you a clear sense that they actually understand the ideas Plato was trying to convey: the pursuit of truth through questions, answers, and more questions. To me the attribute of actor-understanding is essential to enjoying any philosophical work in audible format and particularly with dialogues like these. In this case you feel as if you are in the room, experiencing the tension, with convincing protagonists attacking and defending competing theories of truth, virtue, and the good life. This is a very effective (and enjoyable) path to Plato. I'm currently on Volume 3 but I will definitely be buying the rest as soon as they are released. Top marks so far! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Plato-Socrates-and-the-Dialogues-Audiobook/B00DLM8PF6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plato, Socrates, and the Dialogues Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Michael Sugrue Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 265 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: These 16 lectures bring the Socratic quest for truth alive and explore ideas that are as vital today as they were 25 centuries ago - ideas about truth, justice, love, beauty, courage, and wisdom that can change lives and reveal the world in new ways. Here, you'll delve into the inner structure, action, and meaning of 17 of Plato's greatest dialogues, making these lectures an indispensable companion for anyone interested in philosophy in general or Platonic thought in particular. As you'll learn, the dialogues share some general characteristics - and they all breathe with the feeling, the tension, and even the humor of great theater. Even if you don't have time to reacquaint yourself directly with Platonic texts, you'll benefit enormously from these lectures' insights into the depths of reflection opened by Socrates and Plato - arguably the most important teacher-student pairing in history. You'll become engrossed in "the romance of the intellect," as Professor Sugrue opens a path for you into the inner structure and action of these selected dialogues, for millennia the objects of devoted study by the noblest minds. These lectures offer no easy answers. What they give instead is much better: an introduction to Platonic "meta-education," the art not of what to think but of how to think. You'll see the stunning subtlety with which Plato weaves together the strengths of philosophy and poetry, dialectic and drama, word and action. And you'll catch a glimpse of the "serious playfulness" that Socrates says the search for the good, the true, and the beautiful can inspire in the human soul. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 09:23:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Plato-Socrates-and-the-Dialogues-Audiobook/B00DLM8PF6 thebookvoice.com 12:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plato, Socrates, and the Dialogues Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Michael Sugrue Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 265 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: These 16 lectures bring the Socratic quest for truth alive and explore ideas that are as vital today as they were 25 centuries ago - ideas about truth, justice, love, beauty, courage, and wisdom that can change lives and reveal the world in new ways. Here, you'll delve into the inner structure, action, and meaning of 17 of Plato's greatest dialogues, making these lectures an indispensable companion for anyone interested in philosophy in general or Platonic thought in particular. As you'll learn, the dialogues share some general characteristics - and they all breathe with the feeling, the tension, and even the humor of great theater. Even if you don't have time to reacquaint yourself directly with Platonic texts, you'll benefit enormously from these lectures' insights into the depths of reflection opened by Socrates and Plato - arguably the most important teacher-student pairing in history. You'll become engrossed in "the romance of the intellect," as Professor Sugrue opens a path for you into the inner structure and action of these selected dialogues, for millennia the objects of devoted study by the noblest minds. These lectures offer no easy answers. What they give instead is much better: an introduction to Platonic "meta-education," the art not of what to think but of how to think. You'll see the stunning subtlety with which Plato weaves together the strengths of philosophy and poetry, dialectic and drama, word and action. And you'll catch a glimpse of the "serious playfulness" that Socrates says the search for the good, the true, and the beautiful can inspire in the human soul. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plato, Socrates, and the Dialogues Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Michael Sugrue Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 265 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: These 16 lectures bring the Socratic quest for truth alive and explore ideas that are as vital today as they were 25 centuries ago - ideas about truth, justice, love, beauty, courage, and wisdom that can change lives and reveal the world in new ways. Here, you'll delve into the inner structure, action, and meaning of 17 of Plato's greatest dialogues, making these lectures an indispensable companion for anyone interested in philosophy in general or Platonic thought in particular. As you'll learn, the dialogues share some general characteristics - and they all breathe with the feeling, the tension, and even the humor of great theater. Even if you don't have time to reacquaint yourself directly with Platonic texts, you'll benefit enormously from these lectures' insights into the depths of reflection opened by Socrates and Plato - arguably the most important teacher-student pairing in history. You'll become engrossed in "the romance of the intellect," as Professor Sugrue opens a path for you into the inner structure and action of these selected dialogues, for millennia the objects of devoted study by the noblest minds. These lectures offer no easy answers. What they give instead is much better: an introduction to Platonic "meta-education," the art not of what to think but of how to think. You'll see the stunning subtlety with which Plato weaves together the strengths of philosophy and poetry, dialectic and drama, word and action. And you'll catch a glimpse of the "serious playfulness" that Socrates says the search for the good, the true, and the beautiful can inspire in the human soul. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Informative and Inspiring I found these lectures to be both informative and inspiring. Professor Sugrue clearly has spent a lot of time and effort thinking about these Dialogues and acts as a tour guide through them, highlighting (as he says) not only the architecture of each dialogue, but the layout of all the dialogues and how the relationship between them forms a superstructure (or a campus) where the buildings are and are connected to each other in a way that is also meaningful. I learned a lot listening to the lectures, and I will definitely listen to them again. But I would say the main thing I got from this lecture series was the inspiration to go and read the Dialogues for myself. I doubt that I'm going to read all 1600 pages of them,but have already read a few. I've observed that with these lectures as background I pulled much more meaning out of the reading than I otherwise would have. I will definitely listen to this again, and would also be on the lookout for other lectures by Professor Sugrue. Exceptional interpretation and delivery. What did you love best about Plato, Socrates, and the Dialogues? I found myself truly anticipating each lecture. These interpretations and explanations reflect so much more thought and consideration than I ever would have had time to experience on my own. This series has made me want to investigate the Greeks further. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Metamorphoses-Audiobook/B008H55B6I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Metamorphoses Author: Ovid Narrator: David Horovitch Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 117 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Metamorphoses by Publius Ovidius Naso (43 B.C. - A.D. 17) has, over the centuries, been the most popular and influential work from our classical tradition. This extraordinary collection of some 250 Greek and Roman myths and folk tales has always been a popular favorite, and has decisively shaped western art and literature from the moment it was completed in A.D. 8. The stories are particularly vivid when read by David Horovitch, in this new lively verse translation by Ian Johnston. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ovid) Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:18:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Metamorphoses-Audiobook/B008H55B6I thebookvoice.com 17:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Metamorphoses Author: Ovid Narrator: David Horovitch Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 117 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Metamorphoses by Publius Ovidius Naso (43 B.C. - A.D. 17) has, over the centuries, been the most popular and influential work from our classical tradition. This extraordinary collection of some 250 Greek and Roman myths and folk tales has always been a popular favorite, and has decisively shaped western art and literature from the moment it was completed in A.D. 8. The stories are particularly vivid when read by David Horovitch, in this new lively verse translation by Ian Johnston. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Metamorphoses Author: Ovid Narrator: David Horovitch Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 117 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Metamorphoses by Publius Ovidius Naso (43 B.C. - A.D. 17) has, over the centuries, been the most popular and influential work from our classical tradition. This extraordinary collection of some 250 Greek and Roman myths and folk tales has always been a popular favorite, and has decisively shaped western art and literature from the moment it was completed in A.D. 8. The stories are particularly vivid when read by David Horovitch, in this new lively verse translation by Ian Johnston. Members Reviews: Fantastic! I put off reading Ovid for far too long; this outstanding audio version from Naxos finally pulled me in. Metamorphoses is a wide-ranging account of Greek mythology, focusing on changes. Sometimes the changes are simple changes in fortune, "from good fortune to bad," as Aristotle put it, but often they are changes in physical form: a rape victim is transformed into a bird, a self-obsessed youth is transformed into a flower. Jason and Medea are here; so are Achilles, Ulysses, Aeneas, and many of the Roman gods. The versions of myths given here underlie many of the references in Shakespeare and Dante. Listening to this audiobook is like finally getting past the footnotes to a rich primary source. It doesn't hurt that David Horovitz's voice is wonderful - almost a physical pleasure to listen to. The translation is by Ian Johnston, who has provided, both online and through Naxos, wonderful versions of Homer. Ovid's poem is famous for the subtle transitions from one story to the next. They are, at times, almost imperceptible; you start out listening to a story about Orpheus and Eurydice and suddenly realize Orpheus is now telling a story about Venus and Adonis. (And maybe within that story, Venus in turn tells a story about Atalanta.) It sounds more confusing than it is, but you do have to pay careful attention. I recommend keeping a table of contents handy. The PDF that comes with the audiobook provides a useful track listing, and there are other outlines of the structure available on the Internet. The Perfect Translation for Audio Like most 50-something professional types who went to college before computers, I first encountered Ovids masterpiece in a paperback edition of Rolfe Humphries free verse translation (1955). Admittedly, I never finished it (even without the Internet, I had a short attention span) but much later I tackled Arthur Goldings much earlier (1567) metrical, rhymed rendition. Goldings use of a 14 beat / 7 stress line degenerates too easily into the singsong of ballad meter but was saved (for me) by the delightful invention of his language and the continuity of rhyme. My callow youth aside, I suspect the lack of rhyme and regular meter to be at the heart of my lack of interest in Humphries translation. When reading I need the handholds of form, especially with extended poetic ventures. Listening, however, is a completely different experience. Intricate poetic invention, the completely unexpected (but absolutely perfect) word or phrase, the inverted syntax that adds grandeur or emphasis, is easier to take in with the eye. What the ear needs is a coherent story that skims along. Ian Johnstons translation does just that; it is straightforward and unadorned. Dont get me wrong; Im not saying its simple-minded. After all, this is Ovids Metamorphoses. There is enough invention here even without conscious poetic craft to dazzle the imagination. One example will suffice. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Manual-Audiobook/B071HY6C79 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Manual Subtitle: A Philosopher's Guide to Life Author: Sam Torode, Ancient Renewal, Epictetus Narrator: Sam Torode Format: Unabridged Length: 47 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-17 Publisher: Ancient Renewal Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: "If it is beyond your power to control, let it go." "Do not wish that all things will go well with you, but that you will go well with all things." "In this way, you overcome life's challenges, rather than being overcome by them." Epictetus (c. AD 50-135) was a former Roman slave (he was also lame in one leg, and walked with a crutch) who went on to become a great teacher. His philosophy, Stoicism, was practical, not theoretical - aimed at relieving human suffering here and now. The Manual is a collection of Epictetus' essential teachings and pithy sayings, compiled by one of his students. It is the most accessible and actionable guide to Stoic philosophy, as relevant today as it was in the Roman Empire. This new edition, published by Ancient Renewal, is rendered in contemporary English by Sam Torode. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sam Torode) Tue, 23 May 2017 19:58:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Manual-Audiobook/B071HY6C79 thebookvoice.com 00:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Manual Subtitle: A Philosopher's Guide to Life Author: Sam Torode, Ancient Renewal, Epictetus Narrator: Sam Torode Format: Unabridged Length: 47 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-17 Publisher: Ancient Renewal Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: "If it is beyond your power to control, let it go." "Do not wish that all things will go well with you, but that you will go well with all things." "In this way, you overcome life's challenges, rather than being overcome by them." Epictetus (c. AD 50-135) was a former Roman slave (he was also lame in one leg, and walked with a crutch) who went on to become a great teacher. His philosophy, Stoicism, was practical, not theoretical - aimed at relieving human suffering here and now. The Manual is a collection of Epictetus' essential teachings and pithy sayings, compiled by one of his students. It is the most accessible and actionable guide to Stoic philosophy, as relevant today as it was in the Roman Empire. This new edition, published by Ancient Renewal, is rendered in contemporary English by Sam Torode. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Manual Subtitle: A Philosopher's Guide to Life Author: Sam Torode, Ancient Renewal, Epictetus Narrator: Sam Torode Format: Unabridged Length: 47 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-17 Publisher: Ancient Renewal Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: "If it is beyond your power to control, let it go." "Do not wish that all things will go well with you, but that you will go well with all things." "In this way, you overcome life's challenges, rather than being overcome by them." Epictetus (c. AD 50-135) was a former Roman slave (he was also lame in one leg, and walked with a crutch) who went on to become a great teacher. His philosophy, Stoicism, was practical, not theoretical - aimed at relieving human suffering here and now. The Manual is a collection of Epictetus' essential teachings and pithy sayings, compiled by one of his students. It is the most accessible and actionable guide to Stoic philosophy, as relevant today as it was in the Roman Empire. This new edition, published by Ancient Renewal, is rendered in contemporary English by Sam Torode. Members Reviews: Wonderful overview of this foundational philosophy Loved this short and simple presentation. Great common-sense advice for everyday living! Listen & learn! Renamed Enchiridion This is pretty much just the Enchiridion by Epictetus and called by a different name. I didnt know this when I bought this. philosophy as a way of living a great book, great narrative, a good pick for those who want to start living the way of philosophy and applying that to our day to day life. Nice to have a modern translation Any additional comments? I already bought a copy of the Discourses and Enchiridion, but it is handy having a short, modern rephrasing of the Handbook. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Odyssey-Audiobook/B002V0197A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Odyssey Author: Homer, Stanley Lombardo - translator Narrator: Stanley Lombardo, Susan Sarandon - introduction Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-07 Publisher: Parmenides Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 269 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Odyssey tells of the heroic journey of Odysseus after the Trojan war. In his attempt to return home to Ithaca, this ancient hero is faced with obstacle after obstacle, mythic creature after mythic creature. This is an epic poem encompassing an epic journey as famous as it is classic. Translated and Narrated by Stanley Lombardo. Introduction by Susan Sarandon. Critic Reviews: "Stanley Lombardo provides a welcome translation, contemporary in its rhythms, assurance, and clarity....this version of the Greek classic sounds honest, intimate, and, most importantly, clear." (AudioFile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Homer) Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:19:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Odyssey-Audiobook/B002V0197A thebookvoice.com 12:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Odyssey Author: Homer, Stanley Lombardo - translator Narrator: Stanley Lombardo, Susan Sarandon - introduction Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-07 Publisher: Parmenides Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 269 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Odyssey tells of the heroic journey of Odysseus after the Trojan war. In his attempt to return home to Ithaca, this ancient hero is faced with obstacle after obstacle, mythic creature after mythic creature. This is an epic poem encompassing an epic journey as famous as it is classic. Translated and Narrated by Stanley Lombardo. Introduction by Susan Sarandon. Critic Reviews: "Stanley Lombardo provides a welcome translation, contemporary in its rhythms, assurance, and clarity....this version of the Greek classic sounds honest, intimate, and, most importantly, clear." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Odyssey Author: Homer, Stanley Lombardo - translator Narrator: Stanley Lombardo, Susan Sarandon - introduction Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-07 Publisher: Parmenides Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 269 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Odyssey tells of the heroic journey of Odysseus after the Trojan war. In his attempt to return home to Ithaca, this ancient hero is faced with obstacle after obstacle, mythic creature after mythic creature. This is an epic poem encompassing an epic journey as famous as it is classic. Translated and Narrated by Stanley Lombardo. Introduction by Susan Sarandon. Critic Reviews: "Stanley Lombardo provides a welcome translation, contemporary in its rhythms, assurance, and clarity....this version of the Greek classic sounds honest, intimate, and, most importantly, clear." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Fall in love with this new translation Even more captivating than its sister saga "Iliad" this translation and performance succeeds brilliantly in bringing a historic classic alive for the modern listener/reader. The images are vibrant, the saga captivates. Absolutely a fabulous listen - it is as if you are sitting around a fire as the storyteller takes you on a journey! THIS is the way Homer was meant to be LISTENED to I have many translations of Homer ...Fitzgerald, Fagles etc ... and have begun them all. Finished none. Something always bothered me. Finally realizing they seemed "contrived". Reading them also seemed ... wrong. Homer was spoken ...even performed. Yes it's all been said but ... I speaking Italian fluently and realize translating Italian poetry to English in the same meter with forced rhymes (English famously not as Poetic as Italian or Greek) is iffy at best. I am also a writer of poetry, music and musician. With Stanley Lombardo it sounds "natural." Unforced. And ...most importantly, natural, understandable and entertaining which were and are the first principles of any entertainer. With which Homer was certainly most concerned. Closing my eyes ...with a "wine dark glass with cut apples and pears" soaking in it and a good cigar) outside. THIS is as close to imagining Homer reciting. This is how life should be lived. Very good Enjoyed the narration and translation very much. It is better to listen to Homer rather than read the translations on paper. Odysseus is Alive Would you listen to Odyssey again? Why? Here is an audiobook that I will listen to and recommend to others because the story is timeless and the rendering in word and in voice is so fresh and clear. What was one of the most memorable moments of Odyssey? It was when I began to realize just how foreign to our modern way of thinking is the whole pantheon of gods and godesses quarreling and playing tricks that formed the traditional foundation of ancient Greek life. We may view nature and the things that happen to us as the result of impersonal, physical forces or, perhaps, those forces being superintended by a benevolent, omnicient, omnipotent and omnipresent God. But o the Greeks of Homer's day, either notion would have seemed sacreligious and absurd. What does Stanley Lombardo and Susan Sarandon bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Reading his own translation, Stanley Lombardo gave the characters the right pacing and inflection. Although he is not as gifted a reader as my favorite narrator, John Lee, the modern translation was so refreshing and clear that I didn't miss John's well-modulated tones. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Iliad-Audiobook/B007NA7ZA8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Author: Samuel Butler - translator, Homer Narrator: Matthew Josdal Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-12 Publisher: Alpha DVD Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Iliad, together with The Odyssey, is one of two ancient Greek epic poems traditionally attributed to Homer. The work 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. The story concerns events during the 10th and final year in the siege of the city of Troy by the Greeks. This version has been translated and set into English prose by Samuel Butler. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Samuel Butler - translator) Thu, 22 Mar 2012 05:28:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Iliad-Audiobook/B007NA7ZA8 thebookvoice.com 14:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Author: Samuel Butler - translator, Homer Narrator: Matthew Josdal Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-12 Publisher: Alpha DVD Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Iliad, together with The Odyssey, is one of two ancient Greek epic poems traditionally attributed to Homer. The work 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. The story concerns events during the 10th and final year in the siege of the city of Troy by the Greeks. This version has been translated and set into English prose by Samuel Butler. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Author: Samuel Butler - translator, Homer Narrator: Matthew Josdal Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-12 Publisher: Alpha DVD Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Iliad, together with The Odyssey, is one of two ancient Greek epic poems traditionally attributed to Homer. The work 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. The story concerns events during the 10th and final year in the siege of the city of Troy by the Greeks. This version has been translated and set into English prose by Samuel Butler. Members Reviews: Roman not Greek I have the actual book of The Iliad and at some points they do not go based on the book translated by Samuel Butler they use the roman names and not the Greek names as is written in the copy of the book I got so it is very confusing to hear one thing and read another https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Odyssey-of-Homer-Audiobook/B00DE2CLXU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Odyssey of Homer Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Elizabeth Vandiver Ph.D. The University of Texas at Austin Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 326 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: What is it in Homer's Odyssey that has so enthralled readers from around the world for thousands of years? By joining Professor Vandiver for these 12 lectures on the Odyssey, you'll find out why. Among the range of episodes, themes, and topics you'll explore are: Odysseus's superb skills as a rhetorician; the abrupt break in the text at the end of the "Great Wanderings" episode, when the poem briefly returns to the third-person narrative; Penelope's knowledge and motives as they relate to the inevitability of her suitors' doom; the effectiveness (or possible lack thereof) in the poem's ending; the historical basis for the Trojan War from which Odysseus returns; and more. For anyone who's loved the stories of Odysseus's encounters with witches, monsters, and vengeful gods; for anyone who's longed to truly grasp the intricate nature of Homer's epic; or for anyone who has been looking for ways to approach a work that can often be intimidating to first-time readers, these lectures are an invaluable resource and a helpful introduction to the grandest adventure story in Western literature. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 11:04:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Odyssey-of-Homer-Audiobook/B00DE2CLXU thebookvoice.com 06:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Odyssey of Homer Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Elizabeth Vandiver Ph.D. The University of Texas at Austin Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 326 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: What is it in Homer's Odyssey that has so enthralled readers from around the world for thousands of years? By joining Professor Vandiver for these 12 lectures on the Odyssey, you'll find out why. Among the range of episodes, themes, and topics you'll explore are: Odysseus's superb skills as a rhetorician; the abrupt break in the text at the end of the "Great Wanderings" episode, when the poem briefly returns to the third-person narrative; Penelope's knowledge and motives as they relate to the inevitability of her suitors' doom; the effectiveness (or possible lack thereof) in the poem's ending; the historical basis for the Trojan War from which Odysseus returns; and more. For anyone who's loved the stories of Odysseus's encounters with witches, monsters, and vengeful gods; for anyone who's longed to truly grasp the intricate nature of Homer's epic; or for anyone who has been looking for ways to approach a work that can often be intimidating to first-time readers, these lectures are an invaluable resource and a helpful introduction to the grandest adventure story in Western literature. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Odyssey of Homer Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Elizabeth Vandiver Ph.D. The University of Texas at Austin Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 326 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: What is it in Homer's Odyssey that has so enthralled readers from around the world for thousands of years? By joining Professor Vandiver for these 12 lectures on the Odyssey, you'll find out why. Among the range of episodes, themes, and topics you'll explore are: Odysseus's superb skills as a rhetorician; the abrupt break in the text at the end of the "Great Wanderings" episode, when the poem briefly returns to the third-person narrative; Penelope's knowledge and motives as they relate to the inevitability of her suitors' doom; the effectiveness (or possible lack thereof) in the poem's ending; the historical basis for the Trojan War from which Odysseus returns; and more. For anyone who's loved the stories of Odysseus's encounters with witches, monsters, and vengeful gods; for anyone who's longed to truly grasp the intricate nature of Homer's epic; or for anyone who has been looking for ways to approach a work that can often be intimidating to first-time readers, these lectures are an invaluable resource and a helpful introduction to the grandest adventure story in Western literature. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Another Great Course of a Greak Greek Classic What did you like best about this story? The tragic adventures of Odysseus after the Trojan War takes him all over the place, and includes flashbacks for the parts of the Trojan War that happened after the Iliad, as well as his encounters with a Cyclops, a sorceress and divinities all over the place. What about Professor Elizabeth Vandivers performance did you like? Professor Elizabeth Vandiver is quickly becoming one of my favorite professors available through the Great Courses. She knows how to provide the structure the material deserves, while keeping it accessible. Any additional comments? If you decide to listen to this course, be sure to listen to the Iliad (same Professor) first to get the best experience. In a way, it could be considered a prerequisite. Overall engaging course but ending felt off Would you consider the audio edition of The Odyssey of Homer to be better than the print version? Pluses: A great book-by-book summary of the events of the Odyssey Frequent citing of examples of two common themes: 1- The definition of good and bad hospitality; 2- Odysseuss craftiness at being able to read people and tailoring his message or approach based on the situation The professor was easy to listen to (almost every sentence was easy to understand and there is an avoidance of flowery language that makes understanding difficult) Minuses: The professor tended to explain the same point multiple times and seemed to repeat sentences (the point couldve been made in less sentences) The ending of the course felt off for two reasons: 1- The last lecture seems somewhat out of place and probably would fit better in the Iliad course; 2- The course seemed to be missing concluding thoughts/final analysis of the work or its literary themes Enjoyable I really enjoyed both this and The Iliad. The professor is knowledgeable and fleshed out the story. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Oresteia-Audiobook/B002VAA8OA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Oresteia Author: Aeschylus Narrator: full cast Format: Original Recording Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 217 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Also included is an excerpt from Blackstone's dramatization of The Odyssey, in which Agamemnon's brother Menelaus learns of the events of The Oresteia from Proteus, the sea god. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Aeschylus) Wed, 25 Apr 2007 23:44:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Oresteia-Audiobook/B002VAA8OA thebookvoice.com 03:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Oresteia Author: Aeschylus Narrator: full cast Format: Original Recording Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 217 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Also included is an excerpt from Blackstone's dramatization of The Odyssey, in which Agamemnon's brother Menelaus learns of the events of The Oresteia from Proteus, the sea god. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Oresteia Author: Aeschylus Narrator: full cast Format: Original Recording Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 217 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Also included is an excerpt from Blackstone's dramatization of The Odyssey, in which Agamemnon's brother Menelaus learns of the events of The Oresteia from Proteus, the sea god. Members Reviews: A Dramatic Trilogy for Both GODS and MEN. Aeschylus' ability to weave and connect his tragedies seems second nature in today's world of sequels, trilogies, and Star Wars prequels, but Aescheylus' genius existed both in the original form and the brilliant substance of his surviving plays. I can understand how Swinburne could call the Oresteia trilogy the "greatest spiritual work of man." The Oresteia is at once brilliant, creepy, and infinitely tragic (only family dramas can be so damn full of pathos). As I was reading it, I was constantly thinking of the influences the Oresteia had on everyone from Shakespeare (think Lady Macbeth) to our current crop of TV police procedurals. Great production, Ian Johnston translation This production is based on the Ian Johnston translation and is produced by Yuri Rasovsky. I'm partial to Johnston's work: he also did the outstanding verse translations of Homer recently recorded by Naxos (and available on Audible). This is more than a simple "staged reading." Rasovsky, an old hand at audio theater, pulls out the stops: music and sound effects are used throughout, and I found the choruses, always a dilemma in modern stagings of Greek drama, especially effective. (Oh, and the acting is pretty good too!) Well done, moving, and consistently interesting. If better time can be spent.. What did you love best about The Oresteia? ..than a walk with this production taking desultory interludes from this magical inner theater to enjoy the lovely surroundings I know not of it What was one of the most memorable moments of The Oresteia? there are so many, but if forced to choose one, I would say Cassandra's scene for Agamemnon, The murder of Clytemnestra for The Libation Bearers, and, of course, the Trial in Eumenides. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Soap Opera for eggheads Absolutely terrible sound quality This audiobook appears to be a recording of a classic play. I would love to hear it but the quality of the recording is such that the decibel volume rises and falls so dramatically that one moment it provides an assault on your ears that is so loud and painful you immediately have to turn the volume down only to soon hear a timid whisper and consequently turn it back up. The cycle was repeated so often in the first 20 minutes of listening that I couldn't stand it any longer. Great recording of an uneven trilogy Great performances. Musical interludes really help set the tone. I rated the story lower because I don't think these plays have all aged equally well. The first play of the trilogy (Agamemnon) has some really great drama and poetry, but the final play (The Eumenides) is mostly an Ancient Greek civics lesson. Interesting from a historical perspective, but not an engaging piece of literature. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Life-Lessons-from-the-Great-Myths-Audiobook/B00DD2WFNC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life Lessons from the Great Myths Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor J. Rufus Fears Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 123 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Change the way you think about some of the greatest stories ever told with this examination of the most important myths from more than 3,000 years of history. The ways in which the human imagination can transform historical events, people, and themes into powerful myths that endure through the ages is nothing short of awe-inspiring. To examine the core of the world's greatest myths and tales is to confront some of history's most basic human truths. These 36 captivating lectures comprise a powerful work of storytelling prowess and historical insight, exploring events and individuals that so gripped civilizations, they transcended to the level of myth and played an important role in shaping culture, politics, religion, and more. Looking at myths from ancient Greece and Rome, from the Near East and the Middle East, from early and modern Europe, and from the United States, Professor Fears shows how myths convey higher truths too profound to be described in ordinary language. Decoding them, Professor Fears reveals how they serve as enduring sources of wisdom. For example, the rich tapestry of supernatural events in the Epic of Gilgamesh provided support for Mesopotamian politics, including the need for a divinely appointed kingship. The furious battles in Beowulf played an important role in cementing Germanic ideas of courage, heroism, glory, and honor. And the dramatic last stand at the Battle of the Alamo emphasized for Americans that liberty is worth any price. The search for wisdom is one of life's great purposes, and there is much wisdom to be gleaned from the world's great myths. By the final powerful and stirring lecture of this course, you're sure to find yourself wiser than you were before you started. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 08:21:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Life-Lessons-from-the-Great-Myths-Audiobook/B00DD2WFNC thebookvoice.com 18:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life Lessons from the Great Myths Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor J. Rufus Fears Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 123 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Change the way you think about some of the greatest stories ever told with this examination of the most important myths from more than 3,000 years of history. The ways in which the human imagination can transform historical events, people, and themes into powerful myths that endure through the ages is nothing short of awe-inspiring. To examine the core of the world's greatest myths and tales is to confront some of history's most basic human truths. These 36 captivating lectures comprise a powerful work of storytelling prowess and historical insight, exploring events and individuals that so gripped civilizations, they transcended to the level of myth and played an important role in shaping culture, politics, religion, and more. Looking at myths from ancient Greece and Rome, from the Near East and the Middle East, from early and modern Europe, and from the United States, Professor Fears shows how myths convey higher truths too profound to be described in ordinary language. Decoding them, Professor Fears reveals how they serve as enduring sources of wisdom. For example, the rich tapestry of supernatural events in the Epic of Gilgamesh provided support for Mesopotamian politics, including the need for a divinely appointed kingship. The furious battles in Beowulf played an important role in cementing Germanic ideas of courage, heroism, glory, and honor. And the dramatic last stand at the Battle of the Alamo emphasized for Americans that liberty is worth any price. The search for wisdom is one of life's great purposes, and there is much wisdom to be gleaned from the world's great myths. By the final powerful and stirring lecture of this course, you're sure to find yourself wiser than you were before you started. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life Lessons from the Great Myths Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor J. Rufus Fears Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 123 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Change the way you think about some of the greatest stories ever told with this examination of the most important myths from more than 3,000 years of history. The ways in which the human imagination can transform historical events, people, and themes into powerful myths that endure through the ages is nothing short of awe-inspiring. To examine the core of the world's greatest myths and tales is to confront some of history's most basic human truths. These 36 captivating lectures comprise a powerful work of storytelling prowess and historical insight, exploring events and individuals that so gripped civilizations, they transcended to the level of myth and played an important role in shaping culture, politics, religion, and more. Looking at myths from ancient Greece and Rome, from the Near East and the Middle East, from early and modern Europe, and from the United States, Professor Fears shows how myths convey higher truths too profound to be described in ordinary language. Decoding them, Professor Fears reveals how they serve as enduring sources of wisdom. For example, the rich tapestry of supernatural events in the Epic of Gilgamesh provided support for Mesopotamian politics, including the need for a divinely appointed kingship. The furious battles in Beowulf played an important role in cementing Germanic ideas of courage, heroism, glory, and honor. And the dramatic last stand at the Battle of the Alamo emphasized for Americans that liberty is worth any price. The search for wisdom is one of life's great purposes, and there is much wisdom to be gleaned from the world's great myths. By the final powerful and stirring lecture of this course, you're sure to find yourself wiser than you were before you started. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Amaznig series of Lectures Throughout the history of mankind myths have given us our higher. In this wonderful series Professor J. Rufus Fears looks at a number of these myths and examines what they meant in their own time and what they can teach us today. The myths in this series cover the entire period of Western Civilization. From Gilgamesh and The Bible all the way through the Greek and Roman periods, the Medieval period, and up to our own times. Fears examines the kernel of truth in many of these myths and shows that most have some form of history behind them. He also shows that these stories convey truths that can serve in our own time. This means that while there is some history in the myths we shouldn't get bogged down in debating every historical fact. Instead we should look at what truths these stories convey and learn. I am sure that there will be those who object to Dr. Fears' selections. They focus entirely on what we call the Western Tradition. Of course this encompasses nearly four thousand years of literature and history that spans the Middle East, the Mediterranean, the British Isles, and North America. These myths are the myths that inform us in the modern world. They contain the wealth of a cultural heritage that we ignore to our own poverty of mind and spirit. Throughout the course there are a number of themes that Dr. Fears draws from these stories. Some of them are intended to resonate deeply with the audience in our own time. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Nicomachean-Ethics-Audiobook/B0719G7SWK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nicomachean Ethics Author: Aristotle Narrator: Alastair Cameron Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-17 Publisher: A.R.N. Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Aristotle is widely considered to be one of the foremost figures in Western thought. As a student of Plato, he developed a wide range of interests, including politics, morality, and ethics. In Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle delves into the question of what is best for mankind and humans as individuals. His conclusion is that happiness is the best possible human condition, though he is not referencing the emotion of happiness. Instead, Aristotle concludes that true happiness comes as a way of life in which the individual contributes to the good of his community, as well as his mind. Nicomachean Ethics also discusses subjects such as the importance of moral virtue, responsibility, and friendships on one's journey to creating a happy life. Throughout history, there have been a number of authors inspired by Aristotle's works. Today, authors of moral works still frequently reference his writings. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Aristotle) Tue, 16 May 2017 05:12:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Nicomachean-Ethics-Audiobook/B0719G7SWK thebookvoice.com 08:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nicomachean Ethics Author: Aristotle Narrator: Alastair Cameron Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-17 Publisher: A.R.N. Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Aristotle is widely considered to be one of the foremost figures in Western thought. As a student of Plato, he developed a wide range of interests, including politics, morality, and ethics. In Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle delves into the question of what is best for mankind and humans as individuals. His conclusion is that happiness is the best possible human condition, though he is not referencing the emotion of happiness. Instead, Aristotle concludes that true happiness comes as a way of life in which the individual contributes to the good of his community, as well as his mind. Nicomachean Ethics also discusses subjects such as the importance of moral virtue, responsibility, and friendships on one's journey to creating a happy life. Throughout history, there have been a number of authors inspired by Aristotle's works. Today, authors of moral works still frequently reference his writings. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nicomachean Ethics Author: Aristotle Narrator: Alastair Cameron Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-17 Publisher: A.R.N. Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Aristotle is widely considered to be one of the foremost figures in Western thought. As a student of Plato, he developed a wide range of interests, including politics, morality, and ethics. In Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle delves into the question of what is best for mankind and humans as individuals. His conclusion is that happiness is the best possible human condition, though he is not referencing the emotion of happiness. Instead, Aristotle concludes that true happiness comes as a way of life in which the individual contributes to the good of his community, as well as his mind. Nicomachean Ethics also discusses subjects such as the importance of moral virtue, responsibility, and friendships on one's journey to creating a happy life. Throughout history, there have been a number of authors inspired by Aristotle's works. Today, authors of moral works still frequently reference his writings. Members Reviews: Great Read! First, hats off to the narrator on doing a wonderful job with this narration. It was read and paced very well. The book, Nicomachean Ethics is one of Aristotles most important works of philosophy. It provides a window into the past and how philosophical thinkers like Aristotle viewed politics, virtue, and ethics in ancient Greece. My biggest takeaway from this book was his view on government and how there are really only three forms of government and how all forms of government carry unique risks of becoming corrupt. It was Aristotles view that the best form of government was the monarchy or the rule of one, but he also believed that form of government could lead to tyranny, the worst form of government. Anyone with an interest in political and ethical theory should enjoy reading this book! Really Old, Still Good Aristotle is certainly a product of his age. He is obsessed with logical consistency, sexist, pro-slavery, and mildly anti-democratic. Yet for all that, there is so muchso very muchwe can learn from this classic. The relation of pleasure to happiness, the importance of honor, the imperfection of human beingsa worthwhile read. might take a few listens It was hard to follow the narrator. Maybe due to my slower speed interpreting the old vernacular. It could have been slowed down a bit, in my option. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Peloponnesian-War-Audiobook/B071Z151CV Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Peloponnesian War Author: Thucydides Narrator: David McCallion Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-17 Publisher: A.R.N. Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Compiled by Thucydides, an Athenian historian and general during the Peloponnesian War, The History of the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC) is considered to be one of the first scholarly historical works ever written. Divided into eight books, Thucydides chronicles the war between Athens and Sparta in a detached manner that gives the listener a factual look at not only the war but also the historical period. Thucydides had a passion for accuracy and disliked the idea of romanticizing matters of history, which makes his work perfect for those who want an authentic picture of the Peloponnesian War. The History of the Peloponnesian War includes information on the development of military technologies of the time as well as the Athenian empire and earth sciences. Unlike much of the literature that came out of ancient Greece, the gods are not a focus, though Thucydides does draw heavily from Greek myth. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thucydides) Thu, 11 May 2017 02:40:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Peloponnesian-War-Audiobook/B071Z151CV thebookvoice.com 19:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Peloponnesian War Author: Thucydides Narrator: David McCallion Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-17 Publisher: A.R.N. Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Compiled by Thucydides, an Athenian historian and general during the Peloponnesian War, The History of the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC) is considered to be one of the first scholarly historical works ever written. Divided into eight books, Thucydides chronicles the war between Athens and Sparta in a detached manner that gives the listener a factual look at not only the war but also the historical period. Thucydides had a passion for accuracy and disliked the idea of romanticizing matters of history, which makes his work perfect for those who want an authentic picture of the Peloponnesian War. The History of the Peloponnesian War includes information on the development of military technologies of the time as well as the Athenian empire and earth sciences. Unlike much of the literature that came out of ancient Greece, the gods are not a focus, though Thucydides does draw heavily from Greek myth. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Peloponnesian War Author: Thucydides Narrator: David McCallion Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-17 Publisher: A.R.N. Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Compiled by Thucydides, an Athenian historian and general during the Peloponnesian War, The History of the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC) is considered to be one of the first scholarly historical works ever written. Divided into eight books, Thucydides chronicles the war between Athens and Sparta in a detached manner that gives the listener a factual look at not only the war but also the historical period. Thucydides had a passion for accuracy and disliked the idea of romanticizing matters of history, which makes his work perfect for those who want an authentic picture of the Peloponnesian War. The History of the Peloponnesian War includes information on the development of military technologies of the time as well as the Athenian empire and earth sciences. Unlike much of the literature that came out of ancient Greece, the gods are not a focus, though Thucydides does draw heavily from Greek myth. Members Reviews: Great Read One of the most interesting things I have found about ancient literature is how closely it can reflect the problems that modern societies face today. The Peloponnesian War is an account of the Corcycran revolution and provides plenty of insight of what happened during this war. Thucydides goes into great detail about various battles, speeches, as well as life on both sides of the conflict. On a side notethis book might be a bit challenging to follow for someone that doesnt have much background on ancient Greek history, but with that being said David McCallion did a fantastic job with narrating this book and didnt become tiresome to listen to. The Peloponnesian War is great for historians or those just interested in ancient history. If you are one of those people who prefer to listen than read, I would highly recommend this particular audio version. Emotionally difficult, but brilliant I felt like I woke up old ghosts of those departed almost 25 centries ago https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Aeneid-Audiobook/B002UZL76E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Aeneid Author: Virgil Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 12-30-04 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 283 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The greatness of The Aenied lies in its ability to envelope the listener in an aura of spiritual longing, an effect that hitherto had never been accomplished in ancient literature. This was one of the reasons why The Aeneid remained so popular throughout the Middle Ages. Early Christians were greatly impressed by the pious, noble quality of the hero Aeneas, and to them Virgil was an accessible bridge between the pagan world and their own. And his work remained the model for epic poetry right through the Renaissance and beyond. Dante, Shakespeare, and Milton owe a debt of gratitude to Virgil and The Aeneid which can never be repaid. The Aeneid is organized into 12 books. This recording includes a brief synopsis of the story prior to the beginning of each book in order to help the listener understand the action of the verse. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Virgil) Thu, 30 Dec 2004 09:35:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Aeneid-Audiobook/B002UZL76E thebookvoice.com 15:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Aeneid Author: Virgil Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 12-30-04 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 283 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The greatness of The Aenied lies in its ability to envelope the listener in an aura of spiritual longing, an effect that hitherto had never been accomplished in ancient literature. This was one of the reasons why The Aeneid remained so popular throughout the Middle Ages. Early Christians were greatly impressed by the pious, noble quality of the hero Aeneas, and to them Virgil was an accessible bridge between the pagan world and their own. And his work remained the model for epic poetry right through the Renaissance and beyond. Dante, Shakespeare, and Milton owe a debt of gratitude to Virgil and The Aeneid which can never be repaid. The Aeneid is organized into 12 books. This recording includes a brief synopsis of the story prior to the beginning of each book in order to help the listener understand the action of the verse. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Aeneid Author: Virgil Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 12-30-04 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 283 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The greatness of The Aenied lies in its ability to envelope the listener in an aura of spiritual longing, an effect that hitherto had never been accomplished in ancient literature. This was one of the reasons why The Aeneid remained so popular throughout the Middle Ages. Early Christians were greatly impressed by the pious, noble quality of the hero Aeneas, and to them Virgil was an accessible bridge between the pagan world and their own. And his work remained the model for epic poetry right through the Renaissance and beyond. Dante, Shakespeare, and Milton owe a debt of gratitude to Virgil and The Aeneid which can never be repaid. The Aeneid is organized into 12 books. This recording includes a brief synopsis of the story prior to the beginning of each book in order to help the listener understand the action of the verse. Members Reviews: An epic in every sense of the word Now I know why you are supposed to like this poem. It really does have a strong aura of spirituality about it. I thought the entire production was beautifully done. There is a nice introduction about Virgil and The Aeneid to get you oriented. Then, at the beginning of each section there is a short synopsis of the action to give you a heads up on what is coming. I never got lost or bewildered by the story. This is a breathtaking performance on the part of the reader, too. If you like The Iliad or The Odessey, you're going to love this one. I recommend it without hesitation. An incredible experience not to be missed I am nearing the end of The Aeneid, and I cannot say enough about the richness of experience this audio book has brought into my life. And believe me, I am hard to please :-) Virgil himself is unquestionably a master of myth, history, human nature and poetry with few peers in the history of humanity. The translator seems to have done a very credible job at transforming a vibrant work into modern and compelling English. And Charlton Griffin has done an absolutely unbelievable job of bringing this work to life. His ability to make the words of gods or men seem terrifying, heroic, pathetic or amusing as the case may be, should not be missed. I shall never forget his interpretation of the gods in their arguments and precious sarcasms, the hissing intensity of oracles, the forthright heroic speeches of Aeneas, and many others. Thanks to all involved in this production, it is a masterpiece. Extraordinary Great Book, Superb Narrator Wow! I love old great books and the Aeneid is a cornerstone of literature. Griffen is stupendous in his inflection and cadence. If you like this kind of literature, get this version. There is another version of the Aeneid narrated by another that is not nearly as well intoned. It is clear, but not as enjoyable. A masterpiece indeed I have now listened to the Aeneid for a second time and only recently realized the captivating poetry and power of this masterpiece. Virgil writes line by line that paints a vivid picture of his story. This story honored Rome and Romans of his day and I wonder if we have a Virgil for our day. The reader Charlton Griffin is simply wonderful and makes the book "go". Ben Captivating As a professor of literature, I usually eschew audio versions of books for the printed text. However, I have to confess that I found this version and reading to be absolutely captivating. Many nuances in the text are evoked, and a vividness in the tale persists long after the audio is over. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Classical-Archaeology-of-Ancient-Greece-and-Rome-Audiobook/B00DG7NVXC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classical Archaeology of Ancient Greece and Rome Author: The Great Courses, John R. Hale Narrator: Professor John R. Hale Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 152 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Over the years, Classical archaeology has evolved from a pastime of collectors and antiquarians to a mature science. Today, the field is a multidisciplinary effort that involves not only traditional diggers, but also geologists, geographers, anthropologists, and linguists.These 36 lectures introduce you to this fascinating field of study. Professor Hale guides you through dozens of ancient sites with the skill of a born storyteller. The riveting narrative unfolds like a series of detective stories and provides a new perspective from which to view the world of the Greeks and Romans, resurrecting them in all their glory and affording us a better grasp of cultures that have greatly influenced our own. A series of exciting archaeological sites that provides you with a detailed idea of what Classical archaeology entails, as well as insights into the details of ancient Greek and Roman life. These case studies - involving both famous sites and discoveries unknown outside the field - include the city of Troy, the Athenian Agora, and the Cape Gelidonya Shipwreck. Through an analysis of these and other riveting sites, you get a superb sampling of Classical archaeology and learn how it combines ancient history, anthropology, ethnography, comparative religion, art history, engineering, historical linguistics, paleobotany, and other pursuits with a dash of Indiana Jones-style adventure. Mysteries abound in this course, and in the end, you'll view the world of the Greeks and Romans not as a sequence of historical events but as an immense living organism; a system in which society, culture, and the natural environment interact in dynamic, creative, and sometimes destructive ways. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 00:03:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Classical-Archaeology-of-Ancient-Greece-and-Rome-Audiobook/B00DG7NVXC thebookvoice.com 18:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classical Archaeology of Ancient Greece and Rome Author: The Great Courses, John R. Hale Narrator: Professor John R. Hale Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 152 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Over the years, Classical archaeology has evolved from a pastime of collectors and antiquarians to a mature science. Today, the field is a multidisciplinary effort that involves not only traditional diggers, but also geologists, geographers, anthropologists, and linguists.These 36 lectures introduce you to this fascinating field of study. Professor Hale guides you through dozens of ancient sites with the skill of a born storyteller. The riveting narrative unfolds like a series of detective stories and provides a new perspective from which to view the world of the Greeks and Romans, resurrecting them in all their glory and affording us a better grasp of cultures that have greatly influenced our own. A series of exciting archaeological sites that provides you with a detailed idea of what Classical archaeology entails, as well as insights into the details of ancient Greek and Roman life. These case studies - involving both famous sites and discoveries unknown outside the field - include the city of Troy, the Athenian Agora, and the Cape Gelidonya Shipwreck. Through an analysis of these and other riveting sites, you get a superb sampling of Classical archaeology and learn how it combines ancient history, anthropology, ethnography, comparative religion, art history, engineering, historical linguistics, paleobotany, and other pursuits with a dash of Indiana Jones-style adventure. Mysteries abound in this course, and in the end, you'll view the world of the Greeks and Romans not as a sequence of historical events but as an immense living organism; a system in which society, culture, and the natural environment interact in dynamic, creative, and sometimes destructive ways. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classical Archaeology of Ancient Greece and Rome Author: The Great Courses, John R. Hale Narrator: Professor John R. Hale Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 152 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Over the years, Classical archaeology has evolved from a pastime of collectors and antiquarians to a mature science. Today, the field is a multidisciplinary effort that involves not only traditional diggers, but also geologists, geographers, anthropologists, and linguists.These 36 lectures introduce you to this fascinating field of study. Professor Hale guides you through dozens of ancient sites with the skill of a born storyteller. The riveting narrative unfolds like a series of detective stories and provides a new perspective from which to view the world of the Greeks and Romans, resurrecting them in all their glory and affording us a better grasp of cultures that have greatly influenced our own. A series of exciting archaeological sites that provides you with a detailed idea of what Classical archaeology entails, as well as insights into the details of ancient Greek and Roman life. These case studies - involving both famous sites and discoveries unknown outside the field - include the city of Troy, the Athenian Agora, and the Cape Gelidonya Shipwreck. Through an analysis of these and other riveting sites, you get a superb sampling of Classical archaeology and learn how it combines ancient history, anthropology, ethnography, comparative religion, art history, engineering, historical linguistics, paleobotany, and other pursuits with a dash of Indiana Jones-style adventure. Mysteries abound in this course, and in the end, you'll view the world of the Greeks and Romans not as a sequence of historical events but as an immense living organism; a system in which society, culture, and the natural environment interact in dynamic, creative, and sometimes destructive ways. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Absolutely Fantastic! I bought this book because I was looking for something about Greece. I thought it was about Greek architecture because I wasnt paying that much attention since it was the only choice in Audible in the category of Greek history. So when I first started to listen to it, I was a little disappointed that it was about Greek and Roman Archaeology. Boy did my opinion change. This audio book has 36 chapters covering the history of archeology, examples of different sites and social aspects (slaves and women). The author, John Hale, is absolutely amazing. He tells stories in the old tradition, where you sit back and enjoy his voice, and lyrical tale. He somehow is able to wrap up the ending of each chapter with a wonderful bow that leaves you satisfied yet wanting more. I came from very little knowledge about archaeology and left with a good basic understanding of the study. I will definitely try more of his lectures. This deserves all the stars possible. Fantastic ride of passion with an "insider" Would you listen to Classical Archaeology of Ancient Greece and Rome again? Why? It is quite possible that I will revisit parts of the lecture again, since both the passion that Mr. Hale (again) shows for his topic and the personal anecdotes he presents to illustrate the work of archaeologists are motivation to dig out some books again or, at the very least, open you eyes to the world around you. What about Professor John R. Hales performance did you like? Mr. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Satyricon-Audiobook/B073QZZKJS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Satyricon Author: Petronius Narrator: Nicholas Boulton Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 07-06-17 Publisher: Ukemi Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Libidinous, licentious, salacious and very, very funny, The Satyricon is one of the most remarkable documents from ancient Rome. It tells the ribald story of Encolpius, a man of active and varied appetites (powered notably by his passion for his favourite lover, the handsome Giton), who plunges without inhibition into the life of Roman pleasures: orgies of food, feasting, abundant sex and escapades. The kind of hedonism found occasionally in Roman mosaics is here brought to life. In the feast at the house of Trimalchio we have an extraordinary account of a Roman banquet where dish after dish - each more extravagant than the last - is presented to the diners, who lie on their couches for course after course. And after all that they still find the energy to indulge in intense pleasures of a different kind. Again and again. There are historical questions around the author - Petronius (c27-66 CE), who lived during the time of Emperor Nero - and the text, which was originally much longer than the sections that have survived. This is of interest to academics but need not deter the enjoyment of the delightfully personal tale that has come down to us. Among the characters Encolpius encounters is Eumolpus, a poet philosopher whose extravagant (and loud) journeys into epic poetry attract the Roman equivalent of rotten tomatoes. Very, very funny. It must be said, however, that this is literature, aiming high. It presents an engaging picture of Roman low life: 'women hot after gladiators or dusty muleteers', old men casting glances (and more) at shapely youths, and an elaborate ceremony to Priapus in an attempt to restore lost vigour. But it does so with style and elegance, full of classical references to poetry, history and philosophy though often with dry, humorous asides. Not for the faint-hearted, The Satyricon is a delight from beginning to end, and especially in this hugely entertaining reading by Nicholas Boulton, which opens with a fascinating introduction to the work and its provenance. Translation: Alfred R. Allinson. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Petronius) Thu, 06 Jul 2017 19:41:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Satyricon-Audiobook/B073QZZKJS thebookvoice.com 06:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Satyricon Author: Petronius Narrator: Nicholas Boulton Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 07-06-17 Publisher: Ukemi Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Libidinous, licentious, salacious and very, very funny, The Satyricon is one of the most remarkable documents from ancient Rome. It tells the ribald story of Encolpius, a man of active and varied appetites (powered notably by his passion for his favourite lover, the handsome Giton), who plunges without inhibition into the life of Roman pleasures: orgies of food, feasting, abundant sex and escapades. The kind of hedonism found occasionally in Roman mosaics is here brought to life. In the feast at the house of Trimalchio we have an extraordinary account of a Roman banquet where dish after dish - each more extravagant than the last - is presented to the diners, who lie on their couches for course after course. And after all that they still find the energy to indulge in intense pleasures of a different kind. Again and again. There are historical questions around the author - Petronius (c27-66 CE), who lived during the time of Emperor Nero - and the text, which was originally much longer than the sections that have survived. This is of interest to academics but need not deter the enjoyment of the delightfully personal tale that has come down to us. Among the characters Encolpius encounters is Eumolpus, a poet philosopher whose extravagant (and loud) journeys into epic poetry attract the Roman equivalent of rotten tomatoes. Very, very funny. It must be said, however, that this is literature, aiming high. It presents an engaging picture of Roman low life: 'women hot after gladiators or dusty muleteers', old men casting glances (and more) at shapely youths, and an elaborate ceremony to Priapus in an attempt to restore lost vigour. But it does so with style and elegance, full of classical references to poetry, history and philosophy though often with dry, humorous asides. Not for the faint-hearted, The Satyricon is a delight from beginning to end, and especially in this hugely entertaining reading by Nicholas Boulton, which opens with a fascinating introduction to the work and its provenance. Translation: Alfred R. Allinson. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Satyricon Author: Petronius Narrator: Nicholas Boulton Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 07-06-17 Publisher: Ukemi Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Libidinous, licentious, salacious and very, very funny, The Satyricon is one of the most remarkable documents from ancient Rome. It tells the ribald story of Encolpius, a man of active and varied appetites (powered notably by his passion for his favourite lover, the handsome Giton), who plunges without inhibition into the life of Roman pleasures: orgies of food, feasting, abundant sex and escapades. The kind of hedonism found occasionally in Roman mosaics is here brought to life. In the feast at the house of Trimalchio we have an extraordinary account of a Roman banquet where dish after dish - each more extravagant than the last - is presented to the diners, who lie on their couches for course after course. And after all that they still find the energy to indulge in intense pleasures of a different kind. Again and again. There are historical questions around the author - Petronius (c27-66 CE), who lived during the time of Emperor Nero - and the text, which was originally much longer than the sections that have survived. This is of interest to academics but need not deter the enjoyment of the delightfully personal tale that has come down to us. Among the characters Encolpius encounters is Eumolpus, a poet philosopher whose extravagant (and loud) journeys into epic poetry attract the Roman equivalent of rotten tomatoes. Very, very funny. It must be said, however, that this is literature, aiming high. It presents an engaging picture of Roman low life: 'women hot after gladiators or dusty muleteers', old men casting glances (and more) at shapely youths, and an elaborate ceremony to Priapus in an attempt to restore lost vigour. But it does so with style and elegance, full of classical references to poetry, history and philosophy though often with dry, humorous asides. Not for the faint-hearted, The Satyricon is a delight from beginning to end, and especially in this hugely entertaining reading by Nicholas Boulton, which opens with a fascinating introduction to the work and its provenance. Translation: Alfred R. Allinson. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Iliad-Audiobook/B002V0190W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Iliad Author: Homer, Stanley Lombardo - translator Narrator: Stanley Lombardo, Susan Sarandon - introduction Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-07 Publisher: Parmenides Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 277 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The first of Homer's great epic poems, the Iliad portrays the final days of the Trojan war. The Iliad has stood the test of time and is still one of (it not the) best depictions of ancient warfare. It is an essential precursor to the infamous journey of Odysseus. Translated and Narrated by Stanley Lombardo. Introduction by Susan Sarandon. Critic Reviews: "Lombardo's Iliad both sings to 21st century ears and holds true to Homer's original vision; the blind bard would be proud." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Homer) Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:49:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Iliad-Audiobook/B002V0190W thebookvoice.com 15:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Iliad Author: Homer, Stanley Lombardo - translator Narrator: Stanley Lombardo, Susan Sarandon - introduction Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-07 Publisher: Parmenides Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 277 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The first of Homer's great epic poems, the Iliad portrays the final days of the Trojan war. The Iliad has stood the test of time and is still one of (it not the) best depictions of ancient warfare. It is an essential precursor to the infamous journey of Odysseus. Translated and Narrated by Stanley Lombardo. Introduction by Susan Sarandon. Critic Reviews: "Lombardo's Iliad both sings to 21st century ears and holds true to Homer's original vision; the blind bard would be proud." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Iliad Author: Homer, Stanley Lombardo - translator Narrator: Stanley Lombardo, Susan Sarandon - introduction Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-07 Publisher: Parmenides Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 277 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The first of Homer's great epic poems, the Iliad portrays the final days of the Trojan war. The Iliad has stood the test of time and is still one of (it not the) best depictions of ancient warfare. It is an essential precursor to the infamous journey of Odysseus. Translated and Narrated by Stanley Lombardo. Introduction by Susan Sarandon. Critic Reviews: "Lombardo's Iliad both sings to 21st century ears and holds true to Homer's original vision; the blind bard would be proud." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: The Iliad made pleasurable. I have started the Iliad several times (written version) but always stopped short after a few books. The archaic language of older translations and the interminable battle descriptions are tough to suffer through and enjoy. I finished this version and wanted more (so I progressed to the Odyssey, which I have in the past finished in written version). This work is actually meant to be listened to as a performance rather than read. This plus the combination of a translation into somewhat modern English idiom and a reader who knows it well enough to have translated it and who can read it with expression I believe is an unbeatable combination. I do have a background interest in ancient Greece and this may have colored my opinion but if you want to know the Iliad this is the best way to do it. Another point is that the Odyssey can stand alone but I believe it is better comprehended with the Iliad as a background. Good for first timers I am not a scholar in Greek mythology and found this audiobook very easy to get into straight away. Susan Sarandon gives a synposis for each of the 20+ chapters, so you get the story twice, which is great for first timers like myself. Listening to the Iliad was an amazing experience as you are listening to a story that was written over 2000 years ago. Sure, if someone wrote this book today, it wouldn't make the shelves unlike the Odyssey, which probably could. And if you aren't a fan of gore, then give this one a miss and go straight to the Odyssey. The translation and narration were good but I gave it 4 stars because I am a traditionalist when it comes to the classics. Some of the translation is in modern language. After listening to this one, I gave John Lee's narration of the Odyssey a go. I much preferred it to this audiobook, but I should say that the Odyssey is a much better story too. Great new translation, superb performance This translation and performance really does succeed in bringing a historic classic alive for the modern listener/reader. The images are vibrant, the saga captivates. Absolutely a fabulous listen - it is as if you are sitting around a fire as the storyteller takes you on a journey! The companion translation by the same author/reader of the Odyssey is also a must listen. If you're interested--get it The Text: The Iliad was composed for oral presentation around 30 centuries ago. It is arguably the most canonical of Western works, and was foundational to Greek and Roman culture for thouands of years. At its heart, it is the story of war--and, as Lombardo's translation puts it, the "Rage" of Achilles, a spurned soldier whose prickly sense of honor shakes up the progress of the Trojan war. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Oedipus-the-King-Audiobook/B002V0GG0K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Oedipus the King Author: Sophocles Narrator: full cast Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 01-20-06 Publisher: L.A. Theatre Works Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 178 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: In Sophocles' tragedy, Oedipus discovers that he has been caught in his terrible destiny, unknowingly murdering his father and marrying his mother. This perfomance features a new translation from the original Greek by director Nicholas Rudall. Starring (in alphabetical order): Spencer Garrett as Shepard, Chorus Francis Guinan as Messenger, Chorus Gregory Itzin as Creon Charles Kimbrough as Priest of Zeus, Chorus Harry J. Lennis as Oedipus Rod McLachlan as Second Messenger, Chorus Carolyn Seymour as Jocasta W. Morgan Sheppard as Teiresias, Chorus (P)2003 L.A. Theatre Works biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sophocles) Fri, 20 Jan 2006 19:36:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Oedipus-the-King-Audiobook/B002V0GG0K thebookvoice.com 01:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Oedipus the King Author: Sophocles Narrator: full cast Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 01-20-06 Publisher: L.A. Theatre Works Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 178 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: In Sophocles' tragedy, Oedipus discovers that he has been caught in his terrible destiny, unknowingly murdering his father and marrying his mother. This perfomance features a new translation from the original Greek by director Nicholas Rudall. Starring (in alphabetical order): Spencer Garrett as Shepard, Chorus Francis Guinan as Messenger, Chorus Gregory Itzin as Creon Charles Kimbrough as Priest of Zeus, Chorus Harry J. Lennis as Oedipus Rod McLachlan as Second Messenger, Chorus Carolyn Seymour as Jocasta W. Morgan Sheppard as Teiresias, Chorus (P)2003 L.A. Theatre Works Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Oedipus the King Author: Sophocles Narrator: full cast Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 01-20-06 Publisher: L.A. Theatre Works Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 178 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: In Sophocles' tragedy, Oedipus discovers that he has been caught in his terrible destiny, unknowingly murdering his father and marrying his mother. This perfomance features a new translation from the original Greek by director Nicholas Rudall. Starring (in alphabetical order): Spencer Garrett as Shepard, Chorus Francis Guinan as Messenger, Chorus Gregory Itzin as Creon Charles Kimbrough as Priest of Zeus, Chorus Harry J. Lennis as Oedipus Rod McLachlan as Second Messenger, Chorus Carolyn Seymour as Jocasta W. Morgan Sheppard as Teiresias, Chorus (P)2003 L.A. Theatre Works Members Reviews: Superb Extremely atmospheric. The translation is unobstrusive, natural and unforced but still "classic". Close your eyes- you will feel like you are in Athens on a summer night 2500 years ago. Excellence. Excellent drama... perfect audio I would highly recommend this audio book to every one. I truly enjoyed this audio book. Excellent performance! Sophocles is one of the greatest play writes to have ever lived. Oedipus tackles one several important themes in greek literature including: free will, justice, family, friendship. Exceptional translation and pertinence of this wonderful greek play. perfect teaching tool I needed to quickly re-read this to help out a college student who works for me (I often use this as an excuse to re-read great works! lol) and this version is wonderful. Great voices and performances, easy to understand - as the work is a play - listening really brings it to life in a way that reading just cannot. BUT - the absolute best part of this production is the incredibly in depth discussion at the end - the discussion covered every question my worker had asked me to clarify and so much more. I, myself, love a good brit accent - in truth....makes my knees go weak, but I know many Americans can't decipher them - so this is done by American actors - very good ones, so if that is a concern for you - you will enjoy this production. "Count no may happy 'til he's dead...." Sophocles. great story could care less about the questions they ask at the end but other then that no complaints https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Greek-Tragedy-Audiobook/B00DC8FIMM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Tragedy Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Elizabeth Vandiver Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Greek tragedy was a dramatic form that flourished for less than a full century. And yet it remains vibrant, alive, and productive today. And the form's masterpieces help us - as perhaps they helped their original audiences - grasp a fuller sense of the terror and wonder of life. Professor Vandiver has designed these 24 rich and rewarding lectures to give you a full overview of Greek tragedy, both in its original setting and as a lasting contribution to the artistic exploration of the human condition. You'll learn to see Greek tragedy as a genre in its cultural context. What is tragedy's deeper historical background? Did it grow out of rituals honoring the god Dionysus, as is so often said? How did Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides each make unique contributions to tragedy's expressive power? You'll also uncover what scholarship can reveal about the actual performance of Greek tragedy, including its physical and ritual settings, actors and acting methods, conventions of staging and stagecraft, and even how productions were financed. And with this solid background in place, you'll explore a broad group of tragedies in close detail. In particular, you'll see how individual tragedies used traditional myths (often tales from the Trojan War), and what Aeschylus, Sophocles, or Euripides intended to accomplish by changing or adding to the basic story. You'll examine what certain tragedies imply about the world of 5th-century Athens and the importance, in turn, of the cultural background for explaining those tragedies. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:40:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Greek-Tragedy-Audiobook/B00DC8FIMM thebookvoice.com 12:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Tragedy Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Elizabeth Vandiver Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Greek tragedy was a dramatic form that flourished for less than a full century. And yet it remains vibrant, alive, and productive today. And the form's masterpieces help us - as perhaps they helped their original audiences - grasp a fuller sense of the terror and wonder of life. Professor Vandiver has designed these 24 rich and rewarding lectures to give you a full overview of Greek tragedy, both in its original setting and as a lasting contribution to the artistic exploration of the human condition. You'll learn to see Greek tragedy as a genre in its cultural context. What is tragedy's deeper historical background? Did it grow out of rituals honoring the god Dionysus, as is so often said? How did Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides each make unique contributions to tragedy's expressive power? You'll also uncover what scholarship can reveal about the actual performance of Greek tragedy, including its physical and ritual settings, actors and acting methods, conventions of staging and stagecraft, and even how productions were financed. And with this solid background in place, you'll explore a broad group of tragedies in close detail. In particular, you'll see how individual tragedies used traditional myths (often tales from the Trojan War), and what Aeschylus, Sophocles, or Euripides intended to accomplish by changing or adding to the basic story. You'll examine what certain tragedies imply about the world of 5th-century Athens and the importance, in turn, of the cultural background for explaining those tragedies. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Tragedy Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Elizabeth Vandiver Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Greek tragedy was a dramatic form that flourished for less than a full century. And yet it remains vibrant, alive, and productive today. And the form's masterpieces help us - as perhaps they helped their original audiences - grasp a fuller sense of the terror and wonder of life. Professor Vandiver has designed these 24 rich and rewarding lectures to give you a full overview of Greek tragedy, both in its original setting and as a lasting contribution to the artistic exploration of the human condition. You'll learn to see Greek tragedy as a genre in its cultural context. What is tragedy's deeper historical background? Did it grow out of rituals honoring the god Dionysus, as is so often said? How did Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides each make unique contributions to tragedy's expressive power? You'll also uncover what scholarship can reveal about the actual performance of Greek tragedy, including its physical and ritual settings, actors and acting methods, conventions of staging and stagecraft, and even how productions were financed. And with this solid background in place, you'll explore a broad group of tragedies in close detail. In particular, you'll see how individual tragedies used traditional myths (often tales from the Trojan War), and what Aeschylus, Sophocles, or Euripides intended to accomplish by changing or adding to the basic story. You'll examine what certain tragedies imply about the world of 5th-century Athens and the importance, in turn, of the cultural background for explaining those tragedies. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Theatre History Done Right! Professor Elizabeth Vandiver provides a clear and succinct portrayal of Greek Tragedy. The lectures discuss how tragedy was developed, the three extant tragic playwrights, as well as the ways in which Greek Tragedy was staged. For as a professional theatre artist myself, I think many people look at Greek Tragedy as simply literature but in truth it was meant to be preformed. Professor Vandiver's facts are well researched and when she does give her own scholarly opinion she informs the listener. She also is very clear that the evidence on which our knowledge of this period are based is very scant, therefore the listeners should also be cautious of taking opinions as fact. However, I would warn a listeners that if you do not have a basic knowledge of Greek Mythology and/or Greek Theatre you may have a hard time following parts of the lecture. This course does assume that you come to the table with some knowledge. Another Winner from Professor Vandiver - Well Done Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Everytime I purchase a course from Professor Vandiver I end up very satisfied with my investment. Her courses on the Aeneid, the Oddyssey, and the Illiad were great. This one joined that group. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Meditations-An-Emperors-Guide-to-Mastery-Audiobook/B077W74WYK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Meditations: An Emperor's Guide to Mastery Author: Sam Torode, Ancient Renewal, Marcus Aurelius Narrator: Sam Torode Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Ancient Renewal Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: How to think clearly, act purposefully, overcome any obstacle, and find peace and happiness along the way. Marcus Aurelius (121-180 CE) was one of the few true philosopher-kings in history. His father died when Marcus was three. At age fifteen, he was adopted by Emperor Antoninus Pius, putting him in the line of succession; and at 40, Marcus became a reluctant emperor of the Roman Empire. Marcus was reluctant because the demands of being emperor - on top of the temptations of wealth and power - seemed incompatible with his true ambition: to be a humble student of philosophy. Over time, though, Marcus worked out a practical philosophy that kept him grounded amidst the stresses and excesses of palace life. That's why his philosophy is so relevant to us today, in the modern world. The Meditations is a collection of Marcus' personal journal entries. They were not intended for publication but to remind Marcus himself of his principles and priorities. As a result, they are intimate, direct, and extremely useful. This new edition is rendered in contemporary English, with a foreword by Sam Torode. A companion volume, The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life, is also available from Ancient Renewal. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sam Torode) Tue, 05 Dec 2017 03:37:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Meditations-An-Emperors-Guide-to-Mastery-Audiobook/B077W74WYK thebookvoice.com 02:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Meditations: An Emperor's Guide to Mastery Author: Sam Torode, Ancient Renewal, Marcus Aurelius Narrator: Sam Torode Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Ancient Renewal Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: How to think clearly, act purposefully, overcome any obstacle, and find peace and happiness along the way. Marcus Aurelius (121-180 CE) was one of the few true philosopher-kings in history. His father died when Marcus was three. At age fifteen, he was adopted by Emperor Antoninus Pius, putting him in the line of succession; and at 40, Marcus became a reluctant emperor of the Roman Empire. Marcus was reluctant because the demands of being emperor - on top of the temptations of wealth and power - seemed incompatible with his true ambition: to be a humble student of philosophy. Over time, though, Marcus worked out a practical philosophy that kept him grounded amidst the stresses and excesses of palace life. That's why his philosophy is so relevant to us today, in the modern world. The Meditations is a collection of Marcus' personal journal entries. They were not intended for publication but to remind Marcus himself of his principles and priorities. As a result, they are intimate, direct, and extremely useful. This new edition is rendered in contemporary English, with a foreword by Sam Torode. A companion volume, The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life, is also available from Ancient Renewal. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Meditations: An Emperor's Guide to Mastery Author: Sam Torode, Ancient Renewal, Marcus Aurelius Narrator: Sam Torode Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Ancient Renewal Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: How to think clearly, act purposefully, overcome any obstacle, and find peace and happiness along the way. Marcus Aurelius (121-180 CE) was one of the few true philosopher-kings in history. His father died when Marcus was three. At age fifteen, he was adopted by Emperor Antoninus Pius, putting him in the line of succession; and at 40, Marcus became a reluctant emperor of the Roman Empire. Marcus was reluctant because the demands of being emperor - on top of the temptations of wealth and power - seemed incompatible with his true ambition: to be a humble student of philosophy. Over time, though, Marcus worked out a practical philosophy that kept him grounded amidst the stresses and excesses of palace life. That's why his philosophy is so relevant to us today, in the modern world. The Meditations is a collection of Marcus' personal journal entries. They were not intended for publication but to remind Marcus himself of his principles and priorities. As a result, they are intimate, direct, and extremely useful. This new edition is rendered in contemporary English, with a foreword by Sam Torode. A companion volume, The Manual: A Philosopher's Guide to Life, is also available from Ancient Renewal. Members Reviews: My favorite audio version This is easily the best audio version of a book I personally recommend to anyone looking into philosophy. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Aeneid-of-Virgil-Audiobook/B00D8LT7A2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Aeneid of Virgil Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Elizabeth Vandiver Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 198 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Aeneid is the great national epic of ancient Rome, and one of the most important works of literature ever written. And with Professor Vandiver's twelve instructive lectures, you'll enter fully into the gripping tale that Virgil tells. 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. Your encounter with the Aeneid focuses on careful, detailed examinations of the epic's background, main themes, and significant episodes. You'll get a helpful introduction to Virgil's Latin epic and the mythic and literary background with which Virgil was working (including an insightful summary of the legends of the Trojan War and of Romulus and Remus). From there, you'll dive into the poem itself with lectures that, in their clarity, economy, and enthusiasm, you're sure to find illuminating and thoroughly engaging. Throughout it all, the figure of Aeneas is never far from center stage- as fighter and lover, father and son, refugee and ruler, wanderer and founder, spellbinding storyteller, and sword-wielding man of action. Whether you read the narrative of his adventures as a paean to the glories of Rome or a cautionary tale about the human costs of empire, by the end of these lectures you'll come to understand precisely why Tennyson called Virgil a lord of language, and lauded his special gift for golden phrase. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 09:58:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Aeneid-of-Virgil-Audiobook/B00D8LT7A2 thebookvoice.com 06:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Aeneid of Virgil Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Elizabeth Vandiver Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 198 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Aeneid is the great national epic of ancient Rome, and one of the most important works of literature ever written. And with Professor Vandiver's twelve instructive lectures, you'll enter fully into the gripping tale that Virgil tells. 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. Your encounter with the Aeneid focuses on careful, detailed examinations of the epic's background, main themes, and significant episodes. You'll get a helpful introduction to Virgil's Latin epic and the mythic and literary background with which Virgil was working (including an insightful summary of the legends of the Trojan War and of Romulus and Remus). From there, you'll dive into the poem itself with lectures that, in their clarity, economy, and enthusiasm, you're sure to find illuminating and thoroughly engaging. Throughout it all, the figure of Aeneas is never far from center stage- as fighter and lover, father and son, refugee and ruler, wanderer and founder, spellbinding storyteller, and sword-wielding man of action. Whether you read the narrative of his adventures as a paean to the glories of Rome or a cautionary tale about the human costs of empire, by the end of these lectures you'll come to understand precisely why Tennyson called Virgil a lord of language, and lauded his special gift for golden phrase. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Aeneid of Virgil Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Elizabeth Vandiver Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 198 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Aeneid is the great national epic of ancient Rome, and one of the most important works of literature ever written. And with Professor Vandiver's twelve instructive lectures, you'll enter fully into the gripping tale that Virgil tells. 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. Your encounter with the Aeneid focuses on careful, detailed examinations of the epic's background, main themes, and significant episodes. You'll get a helpful introduction to Virgil's Latin epic and the mythic and literary background with which Virgil was working (including an insightful summary of the legends of the Trojan War and of Romulus and Remus). From there, you'll dive into the poem itself with lectures that, in their clarity, economy, and enthusiasm, you're sure to find illuminating and thoroughly engaging. Throughout it all, the figure of Aeneas is never far from center stage- as fighter and lover, father and son, refugee and ruler, wanderer and founder, spellbinding storyteller, and sword-wielding man of action. Whether you read the narrative of his adventures as a paean to the glories of Rome or a cautionary tale about the human costs of empire, by the end of these lectures you'll come to understand precisely why Tennyson called Virgil a lord of language, and lauded his special gift for golden phrase. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Consider this preparatory material Prof Vandiver is amazing. She is obviously very enthusiastic about the material and she takes her audience on a journey. I very much enjoyed listening to this course and I'd consider it as a preparation for actually reading this classic work, which otherwise I might have found inaccessible. As others have pointed out, she does spend a lot of time summarising the plot although before beginning the lecture proper, she spends a couple of lectures on the historical background. She also draws attention to important themes and controversial questions and the last two chapters are devoted to such a discussion. So to summarise, if you have already read the Aeneid, you could miss this course without missing much. If you intend to read or listen to the epic, then these lectures would be very helpful for understanding the plot as well as appreciating the subtleties. Easy Listening and a very solid course! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Pluses: A great summary of every book of the Aeneid The analysis on the ending to the book was engaging The professor was easy to listen to (almost every sentence was easy to understand and there was an avoidance of flowery language that makes understanding difficult) Minuses: The professor tended to explain the same point multiple times and seemed to repeat sentences (the point couldve been made in less sentences) A little more literary analysis on the book rather than plot summaries wouldve been a nice touch Virgil's Aeneid by Prof. Elizabeth Vandiver Prof. Vandiver is brilliant in her in-depth analysis every aspect of Virgil's epic that can be covered in 12 lectures - dominant themes, character portrayal, literary, social and historical context, etc. I have listened to all of Prof. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Allegory-of-the-Cave-Audiobook/B002UZZ4E0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Allegory of the Cave Author: Plato Narrator: Deaver Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-07 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 184 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Plato's Allegory of the Cave is what many believe to be the foundation of Western Philosophy. It addresses what is visible and invisible, seen and observed versus intuited and imagined, and what is public versus private and just versus unjust. It also concerns the meaning and importance of education, the state of the soul, the conflict between truth and beauty, animal urges versus higher aspirations, knowledge versus ignorance, and on and on. With this audiobook, you will hear the original Allegory of the Cave and much more in less than 60 minutes. To improve your understanding of Plato's allegory, we have included original commentary surrounding this subject. This information is intended to give you a fuller understanding of the allegory. Fewer people than you may think have read or even heard of the Allegory of the Cave. Fewer still have read or heard of Plato's The Republic. If you're seeking to boost your performance in school, or if you're just curious, this audio program will put you ahead of the class! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Plato) Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:03:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Allegory-of-the-Cave-Audiobook/B002UZZ4E0 thebookvoice.com 00:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Allegory of the Cave Author: Plato Narrator: Deaver Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-07 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 184 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Plato's Allegory of the Cave is what many believe to be the foundation of Western Philosophy. It addresses what is visible and invisible, seen and observed versus intuited and imagined, and what is public versus private and just versus unjust. It also concerns the meaning and importance of education, the state of the soul, the conflict between truth and beauty, animal urges versus higher aspirations, knowledge versus ignorance, and on and on. With this audiobook, you will hear the original Allegory of the Cave and much more in less than 60 minutes. To improve your understanding of Plato's allegory, we have included original commentary surrounding this subject. This information is intended to give you a fuller understanding of the allegory. Fewer people than you may think have read or even heard of the Allegory of the Cave. Fewer still have read or heard of Plato's The Republic. If you're seeking to boost your performance in school, or if you're just curious, this audio program will put you ahead of the class! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Allegory of the Cave Author: Plato Narrator: Deaver Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-07 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 184 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Plato's Allegory of the Cave is what many believe to be the foundation of Western Philosophy. It addresses what is visible and invisible, seen and observed versus intuited and imagined, and what is public versus private and just versus unjust. It also concerns the meaning and importance of education, the state of the soul, the conflict between truth and beauty, animal urges versus higher aspirations, knowledge versus ignorance, and on and on. With this audiobook, you will hear the original Allegory of the Cave and much more in less than 60 minutes. To improve your understanding of Plato's allegory, we have included original commentary surrounding this subject. This information is intended to give you a fuller understanding of the allegory. Fewer people than you may think have read or even heard of the Allegory of the Cave. Fewer still have read or heard of Plato's The Republic. If you're seeking to boost your performance in school, or if you're just curious, this audio program will put you ahead of the class! Members Reviews: Disappointed Customer I am very disappointed with this audiobook. When I purchase an audiobook from Audible, I have come to expect professional quality recordings. The narrator slips over words, pauses, rereads words that were first stated incorrectly, and stumbles over main character names. If this audiobook were .99, I would understand, but at $5 for 45 minutes, I definitely expect a professional quality recording. Additionally, most of the 45 minutes of the recording is narrator commentary, which is not entirely correct or useful... I have never been so disappointed with an audiobook from Audible. Philisophy student Bad, Bad, Bad! The story the Allgory of the Cave is wonderful!! But the person reading is horrible. Mispronounced words, no ediiting and straight forward reading! You can tell when he is flipping pages and tries to pick up from where he left off. $2.94 is way too expensive for this. Audble, I hope you take this off you list of books. It is really bad. The narrator destroys Plato utterly I would like to suggest that Deaver Brown becomes a member of the Toastmasters. When he has completed his Competent Communicator manual he must immediately proceed to the Interpretative Reading one, then he can redo this current reading. As a postgraduate student of Greek, I thought, well, this version of the "Allegory of the Cave" would help me a lot. I was disappointed, not because of the translation, but because of the WORSE narration I've ever heard. While Brown gives some important information about Plato in his introduction, he becomes more hesitant when reading the text. I tried several times to listen though this audiobook, but has been unsuccessful even after sitting with the Greek text in front of me. Don't waste money on this book, you will definitely regret buying the book. You are getting what you pay for Its Plato so you know it has to be hard to understand. But the narrator is obviously reading from a script and there is little attempt to edit changes in reading tempo or slight stumbles so it aggravates the listeners ability to understand. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Iliad-The-Odyssey-Audiobook/B002UZLG42 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad & The Odyssey Author: Homer Narrator: John Lescault Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 12-03-04 Publisher: Findaway World Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 764 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Iliad, the first of Homer's epic poems, tells of the counsel of Nestor, Achilles's slaying of Hector, and the defeat of the Trojans by the Greeks. In The Odyssey, in his perilous journey home after the Trojan War, Odysseus must pass through the land of the Cyclopes, encounter Circe the Enchantress, and face the terrible Charybdis and the six headed serpent Scylla. Both epics are translated here by Samuel Butler. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Homer) Fri, 03 Dec 2004 20:32:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Iliad-The-Odyssey-Audiobook/B002UZLG42 thebookvoice.com 28:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad & The Odyssey Author: Homer Narrator: John Lescault Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 12-03-04 Publisher: Findaway World Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 764 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Iliad, the first of Homer's epic poems, tells of the counsel of Nestor, Achilles's slaying of Hector, and the defeat of the Trojans by the Greeks. In The Odyssey, in his perilous journey home after the Trojan War, Odysseus must pass through the land of the Cyclopes, encounter Circe the Enchantress, and face the terrible Charybdis and the six headed serpent Scylla. Both epics are translated here by Samuel Butler. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad & The Odyssey Author: Homer Narrator: John Lescault Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 12-03-04 Publisher: Findaway World Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 764 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Iliad, the first of Homer's epic poems, tells of the counsel of Nestor, Achilles's slaying of Hector, and the defeat of the Trojans by the Greeks. In The Odyssey, in his perilous journey home after the Trojan War, Odysseus must pass through the land of the Cyclopes, encounter Circe the Enchantress, and face the terrible Charybdis and the six headed serpent Scylla. Both epics are translated here by Samuel Butler. Members Reviews: Worth the price, worth the time This is one of those purchases that you're glad you made about halfway into the book. In this case, it will be halfway into the Iliad. You really need to purchase both books together in order to get the full effect. The recording quality is excellent and Nescault's narration is very good. Achilles and Agammemnon's argument (over a woman) starts the storyline. I was swept up into the battle on the shores and walls of Troy, of listening to the stories of mighty Ajax, wizened Nestor, the warring Diamid (sp?), and other characters and actions. To hear the last four or five chapters of the Iliad, where Achilles goes to war against the Trojans, is a listening for the ages. I'll never forget it. The Iliad does not end with the sacking of Troy. That story is recounted in the Odyssey instead (yes, it surprised me too). Instead what you get is a vast panapoly of multi-dimensional, richly textured characters struggling to achieve their will in war and in peace. There are a lot of very good political and personal lessons in these epics as well, esp. in the use and application of power and might. There's a lot of rich psychological hints and tricks that will help anyone listening closely to grasp human nature better. Vengeance, love, honor, hatred, fear, courage and the imposition of the will are all on display in this translation, and John Lescault's narration brings these stories alive. I found myself rooting for the Argives against the Trojans in the Iliad, and was sad at the end of the glorious round of battles between Hector and Achilles. The battle sequences are detailed blow-by-blow (sometimes with gory detail). Bottom Line: Out of all the versions available on Audible, you should get this one because it's got the biggest bang-for-the-buck. The Iliad and the Odyssey are two parts of the same story, and you won't want to miss either one. Great Audio This is a great version for college students. They summarize each section at the beginning and speak very clearly. I have a hard time reading these types of books and was able to fully participate in the class conversations after having listened to this book. A Good Version of a Great Story The single most important thing about this 28+ hour experience is that at the end one understands why these two tales are such classics - not because someone told you, but because you experienced them. The narration is stately and measured and becomes oddly hypnotic at times. The Iliad This is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the Greek Mythology. You'll get much more out of this book if you have a base knowledge of the gods, people, geography and events. Going into this book without such a base knowledge and you'll find yourself getting lost with all the names: So & so, son of that guy... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Platos-Apology-Audiobook/B01CO250SI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plato's Apology Author: Plato Narrator: Ray Childs Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 04-01-16 Publisher: Agora, New Internet Technologies Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Socrates is on trial for his life. He is charged with impiety and corrupting young people. He presents his own defense, explaining why he has devoted his life to challenging the most powerful and important people in the Greek world. The reason is that rich and famous politicians, priests, poets, and a host of others pretend to know what is good, true, holy, and beautiful, but when Socrates questions them, they are shown to be foolish rather than wise. © Agora Publications biacuaduc@gmail.com (Plato) Fri, 01 Apr 2016 06:05:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Platos-Apology-Audiobook/B01CO250SI thebookvoice.com 00:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plato's Apology Author: Plato Narrator: Ray Childs Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 04-01-16 Publisher: Agora, New Internet Technologies Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Socrates is on trial for his life. He is charged with impiety and corrupting young people. He presents his own defense, explaining why he has devoted his life to challenging the most powerful and important people in the Greek world. The reason is that rich and famous politicians, priests, poets, and a host of others pretend to know what is good, true, holy, and beautiful, but when Socrates questions them, they are shown to be foolish rather than wise. © Agora Publications Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plato's Apology Author: Plato Narrator: Ray Childs Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 04-01-16 Publisher: Agora, New Internet Technologies Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Socrates is on trial for his life. He is charged with impiety and corrupting young people. He presents his own defense, explaining why he has devoted his life to challenging the most powerful and important people in the Greek world. The reason is that rich and famous politicians, priests, poets, and a host of others pretend to know what is good, true, holy, and beautiful, but when Socrates questions them, they are shown to be foolish rather than wise. © Agora Publications Members Reviews: Another well acted presentation I am really enjoying Ray Childs' take on Socrates, a confident and sensible inquisitor. This lacks the jaw-dropping moments of the original Greek, but is better for it as interpreted performance is no contest to reading as anyone who has seen their favorite book brought to the cinema can attest. But this was a fast moving and intelligent production. I'll be listening to this again. very good reader the reader has brought Socrates to life, I find myself searching for this narrator because he does the very best socrates compared to all the others. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Practical-Philosophy-The-Greco-Roman-Moralists-Audiobook/B00DH1P7XY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Practical Philosophy: The Greco-Roman Moralists Author: The Great Courses, Luke Timothy Johnson Narrator: Professor Luke Timothy Johnson Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 97 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: It's easy to forget that philosophy means "love of wisdom," not "love of thinking." In addition to philosophy that tells you how to think well, the field also provides guidance on how to live well - solid advice on how to be a good father or friend, or how to grow old gracefully, or to know what true happiness is. Greek and Roman thinkers such as Marcus Tullius Cicero, Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Dio Chrysostom, and Plutarch of Chaeronea devoted their lives not to metaphysics and epistemology but to the appreciation and practice of morality and virtue, values, and character. They give us - in plain, straightforward language - rules designed to help us progress as people. These 24 inspiring lectures introduce you to the sages who, as a group, represent the "missing page" of the history of philosophy. Although their names are sometimes familiar to us, as in the case of Cicero and Plutarch, their philosophy is not. Studying these thinkers offers some surprising ways to think about philosophy. For example, they believed the heart of philosophy is the question of how to live well as a human being. It is how you act, not what you think, that is most important. Virtue and morality are the keys to living a good life. And philosophers should practice what they preach (although, as you'll discover, the Greco-Roman moral philosophers certainly had flaws). From Cicero's deep sense of civic duty to Marcus Aurelius's pursuit of wisdom and dedication to the common good, this course offers ample opportunity to hear, in their own words, the philosophers' prescriptions for healthier living. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 19:08:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Practical-Philosophy-The-Greco-Roman-Moralists-Audiobook/B00DH1P7XY thebookvoice.com 12:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Practical Philosophy: The Greco-Roman Moralists Author: The Great Courses, Luke Timothy Johnson Narrator: Professor Luke Timothy Johnson Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 97 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: It's easy to forget that philosophy means "love of wisdom," not "love of thinking." In addition to philosophy that tells you how to think well, the field also provides guidance on how to live well - solid advice on how to be a good father or friend, or how to grow old gracefully, or to know what true happiness is. Greek and Roman thinkers such as Marcus Tullius Cicero, Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Dio Chrysostom, and Plutarch of Chaeronea devoted their lives not to metaphysics and epistemology but to the appreciation and practice of morality and virtue, values, and character. They give us - in plain, straightforward language - rules designed to help us progress as people. These 24 inspiring lectures introduce you to the sages who, as a group, represent the "missing page" of the history of philosophy. Although their names are sometimes familiar to us, as in the case of Cicero and Plutarch, their philosophy is not. Studying these thinkers offers some surprising ways to think about philosophy. For example, they believed the heart of philosophy is the question of how to live well as a human being. It is how you act, not what you think, that is most important. Virtue and morality are the keys to living a good life. And philosophers should practice what they preach (although, as you'll discover, the Greco-Roman moral philosophers certainly had flaws). From Cicero's deep sense of civic duty to Marcus Aurelius's pursuit of wisdom and dedication to the common good, this course offers ample opportunity to hear, in their own words, the philosophers' prescriptions for healthier living. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Practical Philosophy: The Greco-Roman Moralists Author: The Great Courses, Luke Timothy Johnson Narrator: Professor Luke Timothy Johnson Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 97 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: It's easy to forget that philosophy means "love of wisdom," not "love of thinking." In addition to philosophy that tells you how to think well, the field also provides guidance on how to live well - solid advice on how to be a good father or friend, or how to grow old gracefully, or to know what true happiness is. Greek and Roman thinkers such as Marcus Tullius Cicero, Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Dio Chrysostom, and Plutarch of Chaeronea devoted their lives not to metaphysics and epistemology but to the appreciation and practice of morality and virtue, values, and character. They give us - in plain, straightforward language - rules designed to help us progress as people. These 24 inspiring lectures introduce you to the sages who, as a group, represent the "missing page" of the history of philosophy. Although their names are sometimes familiar to us, as in the case of Cicero and Plutarch, their philosophy is not. Studying these thinkers offers some surprising ways to think about philosophy. For example, they believed the heart of philosophy is the question of how to live well as a human being. It is how you act, not what you think, that is most important. Virtue and morality are the keys to living a good life. And philosophers should practice what they preach (although, as you'll discover, the Greco-Roman moral philosophers certainly had flaws). From Cicero's deep sense of civic duty to Marcus Aurelius's pursuit of wisdom and dedication to the common good, this course offers ample opportunity to hear, in their own words, the philosophers' prescriptions for healthier living. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Philosophy As Self-Improvement It's refreshing to hear of Philosophy As Seeking Wisdom as opposed to Philosophy As Endless Semantic Quibbling. Johnson's lectures outline the moral thinking of several important philosophers while putting them in the context of their time and place. His reading is excellent. The only complaint I have is that most of the individuals covered are Stoics. I would've liked to hear Johnson spend a lecture or two on Epicurus, or perhaps a famous Cynic like Diogenes. Broad and deep on The Stoics I have listened to nearly all of Professor Johnson's Great Courses lectures He will leave you with a deep understanding of the The Stoics. Your appetite will be whetted so that you can most into the practice of this ancient philosophy to live a life of wisdom and not just knowledge. And then to experience the correctly understood Happiness these phi slippers strived for. Wonderful introduction to practical philosophy If you could sum up Practical Philosophy: The Greco-Roman Moralists in three words, what would they be? Character, Practice, Habits What does Professor Luke Timothy Johnson bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Very passionate reader, really enjoyed his style. Any additional comments? I would have loved this course to be twice as long as it was. The content is a great mix between historical context, philosophical ideas and practical tips. I found the book to be both inspiring and challenging. Although I was already familiar with the topic, I learned a lot. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Who-Killed-Homer-Audiobook/B009393Z56 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who Killed Homer? Subtitle: The Demise of Classical Education and the Recovery of Greek Wisdom Author: Victor Davis Hanson, John Heath Narrator: Jeff Riggenbach Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 74 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: For over two millennia in the West, familiarity with the literature, philosophy, and values of the Classical World has been synonymous with education itself. The traditions of the Greeks explain why Western Cultures unique tenets of democracy, capitalism, civil liberty, and constitutional government are now sweeping the globe. Yet the general public in America knows less about its cultural origins than ever before, as Classical education rapidly disappears from our high school and university curricula. Acclaimed classicists Hanson and Heath raise an impassioned call to arms: if we lose our knowledge of the Greeks, we lose our understanding of who we are. With straightforward advice and informative reading lists, the authors present a highly useful primer for anyone who wants more knowledge of Classics, and thus of the beauty and perils of our own culture. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Victor Davis Hanson) Thu, 30 Aug 2012 11:44:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Who-Killed-Homer-Audiobook/B009393Z56 thebookvoice.com 11:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who Killed Homer? Subtitle: The Demise of Classical Education and the Recovery of Greek Wisdom Author: Victor Davis Hanson, John Heath Narrator: Jeff Riggenbach Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 74 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: For over two millennia in the West, familiarity with the literature, philosophy, and values of the Classical World has been synonymous with education itself. The traditions of the Greeks explain why Western Cultures unique tenets of democracy, capitalism, civil liberty, and constitutional government are now sweeping the globe. Yet the general public in America knows less about its cultural origins than ever before, as Classical education rapidly disappears from our high school and university curricula. Acclaimed classicists Hanson and Heath raise an impassioned call to arms: if we lose our knowledge of the Greeks, we lose our understanding of who we are. With straightforward advice and informative reading lists, the authors present a highly useful primer for anyone who wants more knowledge of Classics, and thus of the beauty and perils of our own culture. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who Killed Homer? Subtitle: The Demise of Classical Education and the Recovery of Greek Wisdom Author: Victor Davis Hanson, John Heath Narrator: Jeff Riggenbach Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 74 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: For over two millennia in the West, familiarity with the literature, philosophy, and values of the Classical World has been synonymous with education itself. The traditions of the Greeks explain why Western Cultures unique tenets of democracy, capitalism, civil liberty, and constitutional government are now sweeping the globe. Yet the general public in America knows less about its cultural origins than ever before, as Classical education rapidly disappears from our high school and university curricula. Acclaimed classicists Hanson and Heath raise an impassioned call to arms: if we lose our knowledge of the Greeks, we lose our understanding of who we are. With straightforward advice and informative reading lists, the authors present a highly useful primer for anyone who wants more knowledge of Classics, and thus of the beauty and perils of our own culture. Members Reviews: Great book on the liberal's destruction of the cla This book outlines the problems with modern liberal distortions of the classics and how they have contributed to the destruction of a classical education. The only improvement I can recommend is that the author should update with a second edition. Required reading This book is a searing indictment of a whole generation of careerist "Classicists" who have done incalculable damage to the cause of Classical wisdom in our lifetime. The book is well written and researched and presents a pragmatic picture of the state of Classical Studies in today's Western academic milieu. That said, this book is also an inspirational clarion call to arms for those inclined to gird themselves in the panoply of Greek wisdom, and who burn to spread the fire of Greek learning far and wide. If this book doesn't goad you into action, nothing will. Perfect Interesting and entertaining book. Most excellent narrator. Red meat of a certain sort. (The sort I most like.) You will laugh, lament, and be invigorated. Solutions, not just complaints The authors spend the fist 4/5s of the book detailing how the study of Classics has lost its way but they provide an in-depth and holistic solution on how to rebuild the academy in the last fifth. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Meditations-of-Marcus-Aurelius-Audiobook/B002V018V2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Author: Marcus Aurelius Narrator: Walter Covell Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs Language: English Release date: 11-14-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 246 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Marcus shouldered his responsibilities with a clear sense of honor. He was history's first ombudsman, and if his role as a legislator or conqueror was not great, he did set high standards for emulation. Written in the form of confessions, his meditations provide a window into his insights on duty, virtue, and humility. He was the last of the "Five Good Emperors", and is also considered one of the most important stoic philosophers. The Meditations, written on campaign between 170 and 180 C.E., is still revered as a literary monument to a government of service and duty, and it has been praised for its "exquisite accent and its infinite tenderness". In fact, John Stuart Mill, in his Utility of Religion, compared The Meditations to the "Sermon on the Mount". Editorial Reviews: Marcus Aurelius was the Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 and a major Stoic philosopher. His life and philosophy have endured over the centuries in his volume, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius. Originally written in Greek between 170 and 180, Marcus wrote this book for himself as a means of self-improvement. In its 12 sections, Marcus offers his thoughts on introspection, avoiding physical indulgences, and developing a cosmic perspective. Walter Covells magisterial but relaxed performance suits the direct style of this influential and widely cherished work of philosophy. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marcus Aurelius) Wed, 14 Nov 2007 06:20:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Meditations-of-Marcus-Aurelius-Audiobook/B002V018V2 thebookvoice.com 00:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Author: Marcus Aurelius Narrator: Walter Covell Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs Language: English Release date: 11-14-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 246 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Marcus shouldered his responsibilities with a clear sense of honor. He was history's first ombudsman, and if his role as a legislator or conqueror was not great, he did set high standards for emulation. Written in the form of confessions, his meditations provide a window into his insights on duty, virtue, and humility. He was the last of the "Five Good Emperors", and is also considered one of the most important stoic philosophers. The Meditations, written on campaign between 170 and 180 C.E., is still revered as a literary monument to a government of service and duty, and it has been praised for its "exquisite accent and its infinite tenderness". In fact, John Stuart Mill, in his Utility of Religion, compared The Meditations to the "Sermon on the Mount". Editorial Reviews: Marcus Aurelius was the Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 and a major Stoic philosopher. His life and philosophy have endured over the centuries in his volume, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius. Originally written in Greek between 170 and 180, Marcus wrote this book for himself as a means of self-improvement. In its 12 sections, Marcus offers his thoughts on introspection, avoiding physical indulgences, and developing a cosmic perspective. Walter Covells magisterial but relaxed performance suits the direct style of this influential and widely cherished work of philosophy. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Author: Marcus Aurelius Narrator: Walter Covell Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs Language: English Release date: 11-14-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 246 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Marcus shouldered his responsibilities with a clear sense of honor. He was history's first ombudsman, and if his role as a legislator or conqueror was not great, he did set high standards for emulation. Written in the form of confessions, his meditations provide a window into his insights on duty, virtue, and humility. He was the last of the "Five Good Emperors", and is also considered one of the most important stoic philosophers. The Meditations, written on campaign between 170 and 180 C.E., is still revered as a literary monument to a government of service and duty, and it has been praised for its "exquisite accent and its infinite tenderness". In fact, John Stuart Mill, in his Utility of Religion, compared The Meditations to the "Sermon on the Mount". Editorial Reviews: Marcus Aurelius was the Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 and a major Stoic philosopher. His life and philosophy have endured over the centuries in his volume, The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius. Originally written in Greek between 170 and 180, Marcus wrote this book for himself as a means of self-improvement. In its 12 sections, Marcus offers his thoughts on introspection, avoiding physical indulgences, and developing a cosmic perspective. Walter Covells magisterial but relaxed performance suits the direct style of this influential and widely cherished work of philosophy. Members Reviews: Practical Philosophy The Meditations are a personal notebook, written by Marcus to himself and for his own use. This is an incredibly powerful book. "In this flowing stream then, on which there is no abiding, what is there of the things which hurry by on which a man would set a high price? It would be just as if a man should fall in love with one of the sparrows which fly by, but it has already passed out of sight." [Meditations 6:15] Some may find this recording monotone and lifeless. But, remember: Marcus Aurelius had a manly stoic character. He was not a tragic hero. Everything which happens either happens in such wise as thou art formed by nature to bear it, or as thou art not formed by nature to bear it. If, then, it happens to thee in such way as thou art formed by nature to bear it, do not complain, but bear it as thou art formed by nature to bear it. But if it happens in such wise as thou art not formed by nature to bear it, do not complain, for it will perish after it has consumed thee. [Meditations 10:3] Walter Covells interpretation provides a fascinating picture of a would-be Stoic sage at work on himself. In some parts, his intonation is just perfect. If you heard it multiple times, you will start noticing it. Listen to the book IV for instance. There is no way to improve it. From Rusticus I received the impression that my character required improvement and discipline and from him I learned () to read carefully, and not to be satisfied with a superficial understanding of a book [Meditations 1:7] If you are looking for an introduction to stoicism, here are some suggestions: listen to the Epictetus Enchiridion at librivox dot org and search for James Stockdale. Further Reading: The Fourth Book of the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus at archive dot org -- a commentary by H. Crossley. Easy to understand No wonder this book is still around. It is easy to follow and to understand. Usually, primary sources for philosophy are too complex for me to understand, but not this one. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Commentaries-Audiobook/B078X1NC8M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Commentaries Author: Julius Caesar Narrator: David McCallion Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-18 Publisher: A.R.N. Publications Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Commentaries by Julius Caesar contains eight books on the Gallic War in addition to all three books on the Civil War. Brilliantly translated, these commentaries provide an account of the many extraordinary events of these wars, brought to life by the words of Julius Caesar himself. If you have ever wondered about the events and thoughts that shaped the mind of Caesar, these commentaries will provide you with that insight. Caesar was considered to be a prolific writer, even during his own time. He had a masterful talent with language and provides a path into the thoughts of the notorious ruler's life. This historic document gives us a glimpse into the battles that crushed entire populations and secured Caesar's place in history. The Commentaries by Julius Caesar is perfect for those who love history and want to experience it from an insider's perspective. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Julius Caesar) Thu, 11 Jan 2018 01:15:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Commentaries-Audiobook/B078X1NC8M thebookvoice.com 13:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Commentaries Author: Julius Caesar Narrator: David McCallion Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-18 Publisher: A.R.N. Publications Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Commentaries by Julius Caesar contains eight books on the Gallic War in addition to all three books on the Civil War. Brilliantly translated, these commentaries provide an account of the many extraordinary events of these wars, brought to life by the words of Julius Caesar himself. If you have ever wondered about the events and thoughts that shaped the mind of Caesar, these commentaries will provide you with that insight. Caesar was considered to be a prolific writer, even during his own time. He had a masterful talent with language and provides a path into the thoughts of the notorious ruler's life. This historic document gives us a glimpse into the battles that crushed entire populations and secured Caesar's place in history. The Commentaries by Julius Caesar is perfect for those who love history and want to experience it from an insider's perspective. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Commentaries Author: Julius Caesar Narrator: David McCallion Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-18 Publisher: A.R.N. Publications Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Commentaries by Julius Caesar contains eight books on the Gallic War in addition to all three books on the Civil War. Brilliantly translated, these commentaries provide an account of the many extraordinary events of these wars, brought to life by the words of Julius Caesar himself. If you have ever wondered about the events and thoughts that shaped the mind of Caesar, these commentaries will provide you with that insight. Caesar was considered to be a prolific writer, even during his own time. He had a masterful talent with language and provides a path into the thoughts of the notorious ruler's life. This historic document gives us a glimpse into the battles that crushed entire populations and secured Caesar's place in history. The Commentaries by Julius Caesar is perfect for those who love history and want to experience it from an insider's perspective. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Meditations-Audiobook/B00V3YF9VC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Meditations Author: Marcus Aurelius Narrator: Peter Batchelor Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-15 Publisher: Trout Lake Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Meditations is former US President Bill Clinton's favorite book. This audio consists of a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor AD 161-180, setting forth his ideas on Stoic philosophy. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marcus Aurelius) Tue, 24 Mar 2015 16:36:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Meditations-Audiobook/B00V3YF9VC thebookvoice.com 05:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Meditations Author: Marcus Aurelius Narrator: Peter Batchelor Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-15 Publisher: Trout Lake Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Meditations is former US President Bill Clinton's favorite book. This audio consists of a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor AD 161-180, setting forth his ideas on Stoic philosophy. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Meditations Author: Marcus Aurelius Narrator: Peter Batchelor Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-15 Publisher: Trout Lake Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Meditations is former US President Bill Clinton's favorite book. This audio consists of a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor AD 161-180, setting forth his ideas on Stoic philosophy. Members Reviews: Great narration. Would you listen to Meditations again? Why? I would listen again because I have read this book twice before and each time it remains fresh. And while I consider Peter Batchelor an excellent narrator, this is one of those books that must be studied in print as well as heard to get the maximum benefit. What was one of the most memorable moments of Meditations? I was especially impressed this time around with all the parallels to Biblical and especially New Testament/Pauline writings. For a non-Christian stoic who had a most unfavorable view of Christians, the similarity to Christian writings in his Meditations are striking. NOT GREGORY HAYES Some reviews said this was the Gregory Hayes translation. That's what I wanted, the contemporary, more relatable version. Instead this is as dense as the King James Bible, full of overly-ornate "thee"s, "thou"s, and overly intricate sentences written more to make the translator feel smart than communicate the essence of Aurelius's work. ...as translated by Shakespeare This translation is, for me, basically worthless. It must have been translated in the 17th century. There was a 9 word sentence that had the words thee, thine, thou, thy and thyself...in a 9 word sentence! Glad it was only 2 dollars I wasted. If you love olde english this might be for you. The narration... I brought this version because it's super cheap and the narrator has a nice old school accent which I thought would add to the book, but actually, it's almost impossible to understand! I will be returning this book I will buy the actual version with up to date English narration. exceptional reading of universal integrity. In ones life. one must endure hardship, to appreciate love. seek out adversity. find balance in this chaotic world. ones life is what one thinks and believes. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Works-of-Julius-Caesar-The-Gallic-Wars-Audiobook/B01F7PZMFU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Works of Julius Caesar: The Gallic Wars Author: Julius Caesar, W. A. McDevitte - translator, W. S. Bohn - translator Narrator: Jack Chekijian Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-16 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Contained here is Julius Caesar's own account of his military adventures in Gaul at the head of the Roman army, uniquely presented in Caesar's first-person perspective (rather than as a third-person narrative as in the original Latin). Included are seven sections ("books") of the Gallic War, each encompassing one year of Caesar's battles and intrigues; though there is an eighth book, it is generally accepted to have been written by another general, shortly after Caesar's death in 44 BCE. This production is based on a translation of the work by W.A. McDevitte and W.S. Bohn published in New York in 1869. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Julius Caesar) Fri, 06 May 2016 01:54:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Works-of-Julius-Caesar-The-Gallic-Wars-Audiobook/B01F7PZMFU thebookvoice.com 08:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Works of Julius Caesar: The Gallic Wars Author: Julius Caesar, W. A. McDevitte - translator, W. S. Bohn - translator Narrator: Jack Chekijian Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-16 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Contained here is Julius Caesar's own account of his military adventures in Gaul at the head of the Roman army, uniquely presented in Caesar's first-person perspective (rather than as a third-person narrative as in the original Latin). Included are seven sections ("books") of the Gallic War, each encompassing one year of Caesar's battles and intrigues; though there is an eighth book, it is generally accepted to have been written by another general, shortly after Caesar's death in 44 BCE. This production is based on a translation of the work by W.A. McDevitte and W.S. Bohn published in New York in 1869. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Works of Julius Caesar: The Gallic Wars Author: Julius Caesar, W. A. McDevitte - translator, W. S. Bohn - translator Narrator: Jack Chekijian Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-16 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Contained here is Julius Caesar's own account of his military adventures in Gaul at the head of the Roman army, uniquely presented in Caesar's first-person perspective (rather than as a third-person narrative as in the original Latin). Included are seven sections ("books") of the Gallic War, each encompassing one year of Caesar's battles and intrigues; though there is an eighth book, it is generally accepted to have been written by another general, shortly after Caesar's death in 44 BCE. This production is based on a translation of the work by W.A. McDevitte and W.S. Bohn published in New York in 1869. Members Reviews: Students, here is a good one! Disclaimers: I am not in the military and I do not live in Europe. I got this book from a friend. It seems like a couple of millennia since I studied Latin, but who can forget "All Gaul is divided..."? I don't know if partially translating this work is still part of modern curricula, but I ASSume that studying this work is required reading in most military programs and certainly in archaeology and ancient history studies. This translation seems eminently readable and easily understood (preferably with a map of Europe at hand to make correlation of data more fully assimilated). Current maps make the studies more real and interesting despite the time difference. If this book is on your required list, you are in luck if you choose this version narrated by Jack Chekijian. While it is true that he performs (as usual) in lecture mode, it is unlikely that you will fall asleep if you follow some simple, logical steps. 1. Give it a first listen at a comfortably quick speed for an overview. 2. Next, listen to it at recorded speed with notebook (proven method to better retention of data) and(if possible) maps at hand. There will be adequate time to write notes and no stop/rewind/restart nonsense. I enjoyed this trip to the past. Julius Caesar What does Jack Chekijian bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? He narrated the book quite well. Any additional comments? The audiobook and the story itself is very helpful to students of this subject matter. Good but hard to Digest in One Sitting I listened to this audiobook in several sittings. It was interesting but somewhat dry for me. For someone interested in the writings of Julius Caesar for history then this is a great listen. I don't remember if this was a requirement in high school but it wasn't for what I went to college for. I think the translation was pretty awesome and I would also agree with another reviewer on the best way to listen to this book. You won't find a better narrator for this type of book than Jack Chekijian. He speaks clearly and slowly with impeccable pronunciation. He's very easy to understand and is also one of my fave readers. Julius Caesar Any additional comments? Very historical. Very helpful for students studying Roman history and those who are studying about Julius Caesar Powerful and Dramatic. The Listener will walk away understanding why Caesar was the greatest man who ever lived. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Masterpieces-of-Ancient-Greek-Literature-Audiobook/B00DENRC1U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Masterpieces of Ancient Greek Literature Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor David J. Schenker Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 99 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The ancient Greeks left the world that came after them - particularly our own and our ways of seeing it - an incalculable legacy. Mention politics, philosophy, law, medicine, history, even the visual arts, and we barely scratch the surface of what we owe this extraordinary culture. How can we best learn about these people who have given us so much, who have deepened and enriched our understanding of ourselves, and whose world remains far closer than we might imagine? The 36 lectures of this sparkling series from a frequently honored teacher is an outstanding place to begin, as Professor Schenker opens up to us the epics of Homer; the dramatic genius of the playwrights Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes; and the poems of Archilochus, Sappho, and many others. He includes some of the world's greatest works of history and philosophy, and he gives rhetoric and oratory their proper due, as well. Beginning with Homer and the two great epics credited to him, the Iliad and the Odyssey - including a provocative discussion of whether Homer even existed - Professor Schenker offers a wide-ranging overview of the subject that is both instructive and entertaining. His lectures are rich in anecdote, so that the works are set against a vivid backdrop of their times, as exemplified by his description of the debut of Aeschylus's the Eumenides, first staged in Athens in 458 B.C.E. You'll learn that the presentation was said to have elicited full-blown terror in its audience. When the Furies - the hideous, avenging spirits roused from sleep by the ghost of the murdered Clytemnestra - appeared in the audience, men are said to have shrieked and fainted, with pregnant women miscarrying on the spot. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 20:41:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Masterpieces-of-Ancient-Greek-Literature-Audiobook/B00DENRC1U thebookvoice.com 18:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Masterpieces of Ancient Greek Literature Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor David J. Schenker Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 99 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The ancient Greeks left the world that came after them - particularly our own and our ways of seeing it - an incalculable legacy. Mention politics, philosophy, law, medicine, history, even the visual arts, and we barely scratch the surface of what we owe this extraordinary culture. How can we best learn about these people who have given us so much, who have deepened and enriched our understanding of ourselves, and whose world remains far closer than we might imagine? The 36 lectures of this sparkling series from a frequently honored teacher is an outstanding place to begin, as Professor Schenker opens up to us the epics of Homer; the dramatic genius of the playwrights Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes; and the poems of Archilochus, Sappho, and many others. He includes some of the world's greatest works of history and philosophy, and he gives rhetoric and oratory their proper due, as well. Beginning with Homer and the two great epics credited to him, the Iliad and the Odyssey - including a provocative discussion of whether Homer even existed - Professor Schenker offers a wide-ranging overview of the subject that is both instructive and entertaining. His lectures are rich in anecdote, so that the works are set against a vivid backdrop of their times, as exemplified by his description of the debut of Aeschylus's the Eumenides, first staged in Athens in 458 B.C.E. You'll learn that the presentation was said to have elicited full-blown terror in its audience. When the Furies - the hideous, avenging spirits roused from sleep by the ghost of the murdered Clytemnestra - appeared in the audience, men are said to have shrieked and fainted, with pregnant women miscarrying on the spot. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Masterpieces of Ancient Greek Literature Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor David J. Schenker Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 99 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The ancient Greeks left the world that came after them - particularly our own and our ways of seeing it - an incalculable legacy. Mention politics, philosophy, law, medicine, history, even the visual arts, and we barely scratch the surface of what we owe this extraordinary culture. How can we best learn about these people who have given us so much, who have deepened and enriched our understanding of ourselves, and whose world remains far closer than we might imagine? The 36 lectures of this sparkling series from a frequently honored teacher is an outstanding place to begin, as Professor Schenker opens up to us the epics of Homer; the dramatic genius of the playwrights Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes; and the poems of Archilochus, Sappho, and many others. He includes some of the world's greatest works of history and philosophy, and he gives rhetoric and oratory their proper due, as well. Beginning with Homer and the two great epics credited to him, the Iliad and the Odyssey - including a provocative discussion of whether Homer even existed - Professor Schenker offers a wide-ranging overview of the subject that is both instructive and entertaining. His lectures are rich in anecdote, so that the works are set against a vivid backdrop of their times, as exemplified by his description of the debut of Aeschylus's the Eumenides, first staged in Athens in 458 B.C.E. You'll learn that the presentation was said to have elicited full-blown terror in its audience. When the Furies - the hideous, avenging spirits roused from sleep by the ghost of the murdered Clytemnestra - appeared in the audience, men are said to have shrieked and fainted, with pregnant women miscarrying on the spot. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Great Overview of Greek Literature! Would you listen to Masterpieces of Ancient Greek Literature again? Why? I might listen to this lecture again selectively, but I probably would buy a hard copy book (with more actual quotations from the Masterpieces) next time. What was one of the most memorable moments of Masterpieces of Ancient Greek Literature? How (and where) the "Argonautica" fits in the timeline of Greek Literature (it is Hellenistic, not Classic, greek). What does Professor David J. Schenker bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I very much appreciated the Professor's selection of quotations and his occasional quotes from the original Greek. This helped me appreciate his depth of understanding of the topic and also why the original is never really reachable in translation (as is true of Chinese and Japanese). He also has great passion for the topic and this makes what is normally taught as boring old stories come alive. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Plutarchs-Lives-Volume-1-of-2-Audiobook/B00MBV23JC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plutarch's Lives, Volume 1 of 2 Author: Plutarch Narrator: B. J. Harrison Format: Unabridged Length: 41 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 08-06-14 Publisher: B.J. Harrison Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Plutarchs's (46-120 A.D.) epic chronicle of the lives of great Grecians and Romans. Beginning with the founding of Rome and Athens, the lives of the men who created the ancient world are brought to life in this new, high quality recording. Greats such as Romulus, Pericles, Theseus, Lycurgus, and many others come alive as their politics, economy, and their individual stories play out in the time of the Ancients. This translation by John Dryden, which is considered by scholars to be the quintessential translation. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Plutarch) Wed, 06 Aug 2014 19:33:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Plutarchs-Lives-Volume-1-of-2-Audiobook/B00MBV23JC thebookvoice.com 41:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plutarch's Lives, Volume 1 of 2 Author: Plutarch Narrator: B. J. Harrison Format: Unabridged Length: 41 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 08-06-14 Publisher: B.J. Harrison Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Plutarchs's (46-120 A.D.) epic chronicle of the lives of great Grecians and Romans. Beginning with the founding of Rome and Athens, the lives of the men who created the ancient world are brought to life in this new, high quality recording. Greats such as Romulus, Pericles, Theseus, Lycurgus, and many others come alive as their politics, economy, and their individual stories play out in the time of the Ancients. This translation by John Dryden, which is considered by scholars to be the quintessential translation. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plutarch's Lives, Volume 1 of 2 Author: Plutarch Narrator: B. J. Harrison Format: Unabridged Length: 41 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 08-06-14 Publisher: B.J. Harrison Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Plutarchs's (46-120 A.D.) epic chronicle of the lives of great Grecians and Romans. Beginning with the founding of Rome and Athens, the lives of the men who created the ancient world are brought to life in this new, high quality recording. Greats such as Romulus, Pericles, Theseus, Lycurgus, and many others come alive as their politics, economy, and their individual stories play out in the time of the Ancients. This translation by John Dryden, which is considered by scholars to be the quintessential translation. Members Reviews: TABLE of CONTENTS here: Any additional comments? Section 3 @ 00:00 = Theseus Section 6 @ 01:19 = Romulus Section 9 @ 02:42 = Comparison of Theseus & Romulus Section 10 @ 02:53 = Lycurgus Section 14 @ 04:25 = Numa Section 17 @ 05:33 = Comparison of Lycurgus & Numa Section 18 @ 05:48 = Solon Section 21 @ 06:58 = Publicola Section 23 @ 07:45 = Comparison of Solon & Publicola Section 24 @ 07:54 = Themistocles Section 27 @ 09:09 = Camillus (no comparison exists) Section 31 @ 10:48 = Pericles Section 35 @ 12:38 = Fabius Maximus Section 38 @ 13:46 = Comparison of Pericles & Fabius Maximus Section 39 @ 13:52 = Alcibiades Section 43 @ 15:37 = Coriolanus Section 47 @ 17:18 = Comparison of Alcibiades & Coriolanus Section 48 @ 17:29 = Timoleon Section 52 @ 19:08 = Aemilius Paullus Section 55 @ 20:37 = Comparison of Timoleon & Aemilius Paullus Section 56 @ 20:42 = Pelopidas Section 59 @ 22:03 = Marcellus Section 62 @ 23:25 = Comparison of Pelopidas & Flaminius Section 63 @ 23:33 = Aristides Section 66 @ 24:48 = Cato the Elder Section 69 @ 26:05 = Comparison of Aristides & Cato Section 70 @ 26:19 = Philopoemen Section 72 @ 27:09 = Flamininus Section 74 @ 28:09 = Comparison of Philopoemen & Flaminius Section 75 @ 28:15 = Pyrrhus Section 79 @ 29:54 = Marius (no comparison exists) Section 83 @ 31:47 = Lysander Section 86 @ 33:01 = Sulla Section 90 @ 34:45 = Comparison of Lysander & Sulla Section 91 @ 34:56 = Cimon Section 93 @ 35:52 = Lucullus Section 97 @ 37:50 = Comparison of Cimon & Lucullus Section 98 @ 37:59 = Nicias Section 101 @ 39:22 = Crassus Section 104 @ 40:52 = Comparison of Nicias & Crassus Learn from the Titan's of Ages Past No wonder this was one of Ben Franklins favorite books. In Plutarchs Lives, the listener is introduced to a selection of the most famous Greeks and Romans of the classical world, including men like Caesar, Alexander, Pompey and Cicero (part 2) and Lycurgus, Themistocles, Cato and Romulus (part 1). Plutarch succeeds in incorporating many of the accounts and anecdotes of his day to give us instructive portraits of the men, faults and all. As the officiating priest at Delphi, Plutarch had the perfect moral and social credit to make judgments and comparisons among these heroes (or villains) and gives us his honest judgment in each case. While certain credence is given to providence in determining the fates of men, Plutarch focuses on the character traits and decisions that led to success or failure. He is refreshingly honest; when his account relies upon myth (such as with Romulus) he tells the reader plainly. What really struck me when listening was how little has changed in 2,000 years. Despite the long years and obvious culture gap there is still much we can relate to. Just like Lycurgus, visionaries of today still strive to realize socialist utopias on earth. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Odyssey-Audiobook/B007C5F4IO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Odyssey Author: Homer, Alexander Pope - translator Narrator: Bernard Clark Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Homer's epic poem, written near the end of the eighth century BC in Greece, follows the hero Odysseus as he journeys home after the fall of Troy. Many scholars believe that The Odyssey was originally composed in the oral tradition and was more likely meant to be heard than read, making it a great listen. Editorial Reviews: Narrator Bernard Clark's rhythmic intonations contribute to the poetry of Alexander Pope's translation of The Odyssey. Clark's calm performance is simple and understated, keeping the listener's attention focused on the exploits of the Greek hero Odysseus as he embarks on his 10-year journey home. Among other adventures, Odysseus battles the Cyclops and the sea monster Scylla, faces the Sirens and the witch-goddess Circe, and escapes from the nymph Calypso. When Odysseus returns home, he must also contend with his wife's suitors, who have overrun his palace while courting his faithful wife. This audiobook is ideal for listeners who wish to have an authentic experience of this epic, believed to be part of an oral storytelling tradition. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Homer) Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:43:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Odyssey-Audiobook/B007C5F4IO thebookvoice.com 15:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Odyssey Author: Homer, Alexander Pope - translator Narrator: Bernard Clark Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Homer's epic poem, written near the end of the eighth century BC in Greece, follows the hero Odysseus as he journeys home after the fall of Troy. Many scholars believe that The Odyssey was originally composed in the oral tradition and was more likely meant to be heard than read, making it a great listen. Editorial Reviews: Narrator Bernard Clark's rhythmic intonations contribute to the poetry of Alexander Pope's translation of The Odyssey. Clark's calm performance is simple and understated, keeping the listener's attention focused on the exploits of the Greek hero Odysseus as he embarks on his 10-year journey home. Among other adventures, Odysseus battles the Cyclops and the sea monster Scylla, faces the Sirens and the witch-goddess Circe, and escapes from the nymph Calypso. When Odysseus returns home, he must also contend with his wife's suitors, who have overrun his palace while courting his faithful wife. This audiobook is ideal for listeners who wish to have an authentic experience of this epic, believed to be part of an oral storytelling tradition. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Odyssey Author: Homer, Alexander Pope - translator Narrator: Bernard Clark Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Homer's epic poem, written near the end of the eighth century BC in Greece, follows the hero Odysseus as he journeys home after the fall of Troy. Many scholars believe that The Odyssey was originally composed in the oral tradition and was more likely meant to be heard than read, making it a great listen. Editorial Reviews: Narrator Bernard Clark's rhythmic intonations contribute to the poetry of Alexander Pope's translation of The Odyssey. Clark's calm performance is simple and understated, keeping the listener's attention focused on the exploits of the Greek hero Odysseus as he embarks on his 10-year journey home. Among other adventures, Odysseus battles the Cyclops and the sea monster Scylla, faces the Sirens and the witch-goddess Circe, and escapes from the nymph Calypso. When Odysseus returns home, he must also contend with his wife's suitors, who have overrun his palace while courting his faithful wife. This audiobook is ideal for listeners who wish to have an authentic experience of this epic, believed to be part of an oral storytelling tradition. Members Reviews: In short: In 2015, this is the best translation to get. Before I begin, a disclaimer. This review is not written to help you decide whether to read the Iliad. It is to help you decide which translation of the Iliad to choose. In short: In 2015, this is the best translation to get. Get it in paper, not Kindle. Peter Green states in the introduction that he is following in the footsteps of Lattimore, to preserve as much of the poem in Greek--wording, sentence structure, meter, and so on--in English, but to also make it declaimable. It is a translation to be read aloud. Thus, it is also a challenge to Fagles's translation, among whose virtues is how well it works as an audiobook. To review, there are several major verse modern translations of the Iliad. Lattimore's is closest to the original Greek, and for undergraduate work can substitute for the original well enough. There is the Fagles translation, in modern free verse, is wonderful to read aloud. The Fagles Odyssey was on Selected Shorts once, and for a long time after I insisted that there was no other worthwhile contemporary translation of Homer. I swore by it. Lombardo's translation is pretty common in colleges because of the price and the slangy presentation. Then there is Fitzgerald, which some swear by, but Fitzgerald's translation is loose with the Greek and mannered and fey in its English. It even translates Odysseus as "Ulysses," a sure sign that fidelity to the Greek is not worth the translator's trouble. I am missing some others, I'm sure. So let us begin at the beginning. In the Greek, the Iliad has "Îá¿ÎÎÎ áÎÎÎÎ ÎÎá ÎÎÎÎÏÎÎÎÏ áÏÎÎá¿Î¿Ï" Quite literally, "Rage! sing goddess of the son of Peleus Achilles." Îá¿ÎÎÎ means, more or less, the anger that engenders revenge, rage, wrath, anger are all ok to some degree. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Odyssey-Audiobook/B002V59XCI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Odyssey Subtitle: The Story of Odysseus Author: Homer, W. H. D. Rouse - translator Narrator: Anthony Heald Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 151 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: With wit, integrity, and bravery, Odysseus must escape the grip of the fearsome Cyclops, resist the deadly seductions of sirens and witches, and traverse the land of the dead to commune with his fallen comrades before returning to his beloved wife, who has waited for him for twenty years. A storehouse of Greek folklore and myth, Homer's epic tale remains as captivating today as it was 2,700 years ago. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Homer) Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:54:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Odyssey-Audiobook/B002V59XCI thebookvoice.com 11:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Odyssey Subtitle: The Story of Odysseus Author: Homer, W. H. D. Rouse - translator Narrator: Anthony Heald Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 151 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: With wit, integrity, and bravery, Odysseus must escape the grip of the fearsome Cyclops, resist the deadly seductions of sirens and witches, and traverse the land of the dead to commune with his fallen comrades before returning to his beloved wife, who has waited for him for twenty years. A storehouse of Greek folklore and myth, Homer's epic tale remains as captivating today as it was 2,700 years ago. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Odyssey Subtitle: The Story of Odysseus Author: Homer, W. H. D. Rouse - translator Narrator: Anthony Heald Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 151 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: With wit, integrity, and bravery, Odysseus must escape the grip of the fearsome Cyclops, resist the deadly seductions of sirens and witches, and traverse the land of the dead to commune with his fallen comrades before returning to his beloved wife, who has waited for him for twenty years. A storehouse of Greek folklore and myth, Homer's epic tale remains as captivating today as it was 2,700 years ago. Members Reviews: Great prose translation, great reading I've always loved W.H.D. Rouse's prose translations of Homer. They've been available on Audible for years in an older recording by Nadia May. Blackstone has just reissued them in new readings by Anthony Heald, and they're wonderful. Heald is fast becoming one of my favorite readers. His fast-paced, emotionally-charged style is perfectly suited to the breezy rhythms of Rouse's prose. There are other more poetic translations and readings of The Iliad and The Odyssey, but to my mind these are by far the best prose versions -- especially appropriate if your goal is to be immersed in the story rather than the language. There are some things about Rouse's style you should be aware of, though. Mostly these are reflections of Homer's style, but some translators smooth it over; Rouse does not. Zeus is sometimes referred to Cronides, Cronion, or just plain God. Other characters are referred to sometimes by their names, sometimes by their patronymics (Agamemnon is Atreides, the son of Atreus; Achilles is Peleides, the son of Peleus). Sometimes, as in Cronides/Cronion, those patronymics have more than one form. In addition, Rouse often uses the word "good" to indicate an in-law relationship: a "good-sister" is actually a sister-in-law; a "good-father" is a father-in-law. To me this is part of the charm of the translation, but if you're not prepared for it, it can be confusing. Expect the unexpected Because it's so prevalent in modern culture, I was loosely familiar with this story and so kind of knew what I was getting into. It both fulfilled my expectations, but also surprised me in many ways. There's a lot of detail about things I felt were minor, and things I felt were major were glossed over and done with in short order. Because it's a tale that lived a lot of life as an oral piece, there are many refrains and catch phrases repeated throughout that are a bit jarring, but necessary for the oral tradition of the bard. Hearing it as opposed to reading it fulfills all the promise of such a gigantic and influential tale. After listening to The Aeneid as well, I prefer the wily Odysseus as a character over the staid and boring Aeneas. I still don't buy it that Odysseus really wanted to get back home so badly though. For a man who wanted to get home really fast, he spent a lot of time farting aroundlike spending all that time with Circe. Oh sure he really wanted to see Ithaca again. And its the same with the ass-kicking, he strings it out as long as possible. Finally everyone is dead and we think he and Penelope will just rush into each others' arms and fade to black. Not so. More lamentations, disbelief and foot-dragging. Anyway, its an interesting story and an enlightening one. I learned a lot about how the Greeks viewed their world and how helpless they really felt. So much s--t just rolled downhill. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Roman-Mythology-Audiobook/B077NQMZT6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Roman Mythology Subtitle: A Captivating Guide to Roman Gods, Goddesses, and Mythological Creatures Author: Matt Clayton Narrator: Dryw McArthur Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 11-23-17 Publisher: Matt Clayton Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Introducing: Captivating stories and facts of Roman gods, goddesses, and mythological creatures! In this audiobook, you will discover many fascinating aspects of the Roman gods, goddesses, and mythological creatures. Each of the first six chapters begins with a narrative scene which helps bring the legendary and mythical characters to life. In chapter one, you will find the seeds of legitimacy that Virgil planted regarding the Trojan connection to Rome. In chapter two, you will learn about the foundation of Rome by the semi-divine, wolf-suckled brothers, Romulus and Remus. This chapter will also explore the myth of Aeneass son. In chapter three, you will learn about the gods of Roman origin as well as Roman mythological creatures. Chapter four focuses on the Etruscan influence on Roman mythology. The Greek influence on Roman mythology is the topic of chapter five. In chapter six, the audiobook will investigate the Celtic influence and see how the gods of the Celts were melded with the Roman pantheon in creative ways. Finally, in chapter seven, you will discover the potential truths behind the Roman gods, goddesses, and creatures. Every myth had a beginning, and in this chapter, we explore some of the possibilities. Just some of the questions and topics covered in this audiobook include: Listen to the audiobook now and learn more about Roman mythology! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Matt Clayton) Thu, 23 Nov 2017 16:38:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Roman-Mythology-Audiobook/B077NQMZT6 thebookvoice.com 02:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Roman Mythology Subtitle: A Captivating Guide to Roman Gods, Goddesses, and Mythological Creatures Author: Matt Clayton Narrator: Dryw McArthur Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 11-23-17 Publisher: Matt Clayton Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Introducing: Captivating stories and facts of Roman gods, goddesses, and mythological creatures! In this audiobook, you will discover many fascinating aspects of the Roman gods, goddesses, and mythological creatures. Each of the first six chapters begins with a narrative scene which helps bring the legendary and mythical characters to life. In chapter one, you will find the seeds of legitimacy that Virgil planted regarding the Trojan connection to Rome. In chapter two, you will learn about the foundation of Rome by the semi-divine, wolf-suckled brothers, Romulus and Remus. This chapter will also explore the myth of Aeneass son. In chapter three, you will learn about the gods of Roman origin as well as Roman mythological creatures. Chapter four focuses on the Etruscan influence on Roman mythology. The Greek influence on Roman mythology is the topic of chapter five. In chapter six, the audiobook will investigate the Celtic influence and see how the gods of the Celts were melded with the Roman pantheon in creative ways. Finally, in chapter seven, you will discover the potential truths behind the Roman gods, goddesses, and creatures. Every myth had a beginning, and in this chapter, we explore some of the possibilities. Just some of the questions and topics covered in this audiobook include: Listen to the audiobook now and learn more about Roman mythology! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Roman Mythology Subtitle: A Captivating Guide to Roman Gods, Goddesses, and Mythological Creatures Author: Matt Clayton Narrator: Dryw McArthur Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 11-23-17 Publisher: Matt Clayton Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Introducing: Captivating stories and facts of Roman gods, goddesses, and mythological creatures! In this audiobook, you will discover many fascinating aspects of the Roman gods, goddesses, and mythological creatures. Each of the first six chapters begins with a narrative scene which helps bring the legendary and mythical characters to life. In chapter one, you will find the seeds of legitimacy that Virgil planted regarding the Trojan connection to Rome. In chapter two, you will learn about the foundation of Rome by the semi-divine, wolf-suckled brothers, Romulus and Remus. This chapter will also explore the myth of Aeneass son. In chapter three, you will learn about the gods of Roman origin as well as Roman mythological creatures. Chapter four focuses on the Etruscan influence on Roman mythology. The Greek influence on Roman mythology is the topic of chapter five. In chapter six, the audiobook will investigate the Celtic influence and see how the gods of the Celts were melded with the Roman pantheon in creative ways. Finally, in chapter seven, you will discover the potential truths behind the Roman gods, goddesses, and creatures. Every myth had a beginning, and in this chapter, we explore some of the possibilities. Just some of the questions and topics covered in this audiobook include: Listen to the audiobook now and learn more about Roman mythology! Members Reviews: Nice If you desire to understand all about why we follow our civilization's focus beliefs to Argos, listen to this AUDIObook. A compact version of the appearance that is well edited and fully covers the bases of Roman mythology. It is an amazing book at any age Matt writes with a lot of information and gives the stories very entertaining. It has all of the Greek and Roman myths you would look for in a mythology book.so you a rewarded with remarkably marvelous stories. It is an amazing book at any age. A good review of all major myths This book gives a fine survey of Roman belief. Each of the above stories and multiple of the minors is included here. I would have wanted to see more of the myths from other religions, but it is natural that they are not involved, given the point that the work. A useful manual to myths. I loved this book a lot An enjoyable book if you like Greek mythology. Matt does every character in both their Greek & Roman titles so you can cross-reference of the different mythology books out there. Great and perfect book. Almost detailed stories. Such in depth writing A wonderful. action-packed, drama-packed, AND informative! what more could you want? I bought this item for my son. He told it was great and had a lot of knowledge.Such in-depth writing. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Adventures-of-Ulysses-Audiobook/B01BG9C8BM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Adventures of Ulysses Author: Bernard Evslin Narrator: Todd Haberkorn Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-16 Publisher: Graymalkin Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: For years, the Greeks have lain siege to the walls of Troy, the final act in the greatest war the ancient world has ever seen. Rivers of blood have been shed in the fight, but it takes one man to end the conflict: the brilliant strategist Ulysses, who defeats the Trojans with a simple trick - a wooden horse with an army inside. Victorious, Ulysses and his men prepare to make the long trip home to Ithaca. It will be an odyssey to remember. At every step, Ulysses' path is blocked by warriors, monsters, and the gods. He battles a Cyclops, a sorceress, and worse, but this valiant leader never falters. For beyond the seas lies his beloved wife, and he will not rest until he is by her side once more. Sequel to the 2015 Audie Award-nominated title Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths, one of the best-selling mythology books of all time. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bernard Evslin) Thu, 04 Feb 2016 08:11:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Adventures-of-Ulysses-Audiobook/B01BG9C8BM thebookvoice.com 04:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Adventures of Ulysses Author: Bernard Evslin Narrator: Todd Haberkorn Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-16 Publisher: Graymalkin Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: For years, the Greeks have lain siege to the walls of Troy, the final act in the greatest war the ancient world has ever seen. Rivers of blood have been shed in the fight, but it takes one man to end the conflict: the brilliant strategist Ulysses, who defeats the Trojans with a simple trick - a wooden horse with an army inside. Victorious, Ulysses and his men prepare to make the long trip home to Ithaca. It will be an odyssey to remember. At every step, Ulysses' path is blocked by warriors, monsters, and the gods. He battles a Cyclops, a sorceress, and worse, but this valiant leader never falters. For beyond the seas lies his beloved wife, and he will not rest until he is by her side once more. Sequel to the 2015 Audie Award-nominated title Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths, one of the best-selling mythology books of all time. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Adventures of Ulysses Author: Bernard Evslin Narrator: Todd Haberkorn Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-16 Publisher: Graymalkin Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: For years, the Greeks have lain siege to the walls of Troy, the final act in the greatest war the ancient world has ever seen. Rivers of blood have been shed in the fight, but it takes one man to end the conflict: the brilliant strategist Ulysses, who defeats the Trojans with a simple trick - a wooden horse with an army inside. Victorious, Ulysses and his men prepare to make the long trip home to Ithaca. It will be an odyssey to remember. At every step, Ulysses' path is blocked by warriors, monsters, and the gods. He battles a Cyclops, a sorceress, and worse, but this valiant leader never falters. For beyond the seas lies his beloved wife, and he will not rest until he is by her side once more. Sequel to the 2015 Audie Award-nominated title Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths, one of the best-selling mythology books of all time. Members Reviews: Well Done Classic The subject of Homer's epic poem with all the pieces put together in chunks and read beautifully. I LOVED IT! TODD DID AWESOME AS THE NARRATOR! AND THE STORY WAS AWESOME!!!!! I THINK IT WAS A SOLID 10/10 amazing book it's awesome to read and the details were alright. this book is very very good. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/An-Introduction-to-Greek-Philosophy-Audiobook/B00DCY39RC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Introduction to Greek Philosophy Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor David Roochnik Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 254 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: More than 2,500 years later, the fundamental questions asked by the ancient Greeks continue to challenge, fascinate, and instruct us. Is reality stable and permanent or is it always changing? Are ethical values like justice and courage relative? What is justice? What is happiness? How shall we best live our lives? In this series of 24 lectures, Professor Roochnik invites you to join this eternal discussion. You'll study the development of Greek philosophy, meet its major thinkers, and explore the issues and ideas that concerned them, from the Pre-Socratic concerns with "Being" to the staggering contributions of Plato and Aristotle. In this course, you not only learn about Greek philosophy but, to some extent, how to do it. Professor Roochnik emphasizes that Greek philosophy is ultimately not about facts or answers but about the give-and-take of ideas. By joining the conversation, you will come away with a new appreciation for how Greek philosophy still heavily influences our view of life. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 01:46:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/An-Introduction-to-Greek-Philosophy-Audiobook/B00DCY39RC thebookvoice.com 12:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Introduction to Greek Philosophy Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor David Roochnik Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 254 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: More than 2,500 years later, the fundamental questions asked by the ancient Greeks continue to challenge, fascinate, and instruct us. Is reality stable and permanent or is it always changing? Are ethical values like justice and courage relative? What is justice? What is happiness? How shall we best live our lives? In this series of 24 lectures, Professor Roochnik invites you to join this eternal discussion. You'll study the development of Greek philosophy, meet its major thinkers, and explore the issues and ideas that concerned them, from the Pre-Socratic concerns with "Being" to the staggering contributions of Plato and Aristotle. In this course, you not only learn about Greek philosophy but, to some extent, how to do it. Professor Roochnik emphasizes that Greek philosophy is ultimately not about facts or answers but about the give-and-take of ideas. By joining the conversation, you will come away with a new appreciation for how Greek philosophy still heavily influences our view of life. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Introduction to Greek Philosophy Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor David Roochnik Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 254 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: More than 2,500 years later, the fundamental questions asked by the ancient Greeks continue to challenge, fascinate, and instruct us. Is reality stable and permanent or is it always changing? Are ethical values like justice and courage relative? What is justice? What is happiness? How shall we best live our lives? In this series of 24 lectures, Professor Roochnik invites you to join this eternal discussion. You'll study the development of Greek philosophy, meet its major thinkers, and explore the issues and ideas that concerned them, from the Pre-Socratic concerns with "Being" to the staggering contributions of Plato and Aristotle. In this course, you not only learn about Greek philosophy but, to some extent, how to do it. Professor Roochnik emphasizes that Greek philosophy is ultimately not about facts or answers but about the give-and-take of ideas. By joining the conversation, you will come away with a new appreciation for how Greek philosophy still heavily influences our view of life. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Prof. Roochnik is a ROCK STAR! Any additional comments? I'll listen to any lecture given by Prof. Roochnik. His knowledge is equalled only by his ability to convey the information is simple easy to understand terms. A great teacher! Great. Like many of the courses in this series, it lives up to its name. It is great. The professor is top notch, and even though I have completed graduate work in philosophy I still learned a great deal. The learnings came from putting things in a larger perspective given this professor's immense background, and also learning A bit more about some of the thinkers with which I was already familiar. An Excellent Introduction Any additional comments? I bought this title after reading Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, to further explore the topics presented in that book. "An Introduction to Greek Philosophy" is an excellent--if not essential--companion to ZMM. Prof. Roochnik covers a wide body of ancient works clearly and efficiently. He also references numerous other A.D. philosophers throughout his lectures, creating new paths of exploration for you if you enjoyed this title. Perhaps my largest takeway was Roochnik's urging to take the side of the philosopher before offering your own critique, no matter how ludicrous their writings initially sound. Sound advice outside, as well as inside, the classroom. Other personal takeaways I enjoyed include: - The Pre-Socratics (more enjoyable than I initially thought they would be) - Relativism vs. Absolutism - Plato's Forms - Aristotle's God: "God does not love, because God does not hate." The entry/exit of each chapter is laughable--I don't remember attending any college course that opened each lecture with a string quartet and a rousing ovation. Don't let that skew your perception of the quality of the material covered. This title was well worth the cost of an Audible credit (and -way- cheaper than the equivalent university credit). Gave me much needed contrasts and comparison The Professor does an incredibly good job of making Greek Philosophy understandable. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Greek-Legacy-Classical-Origins-of-the-Modern-World-Audiobook/B00DC8EJ18 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Legacy: Classical Origins of the Modern World Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Daniel N. Robinson Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Virtually all of the major building blocks of our culture (law, government, religion, science, medicine, drama, architecture, and more) derived ultimately from the ancient Greeks. In these 12 lectures, you'll explore the continuing influence of the classical Greek achievement on contemporary life. The point is not the often tedious claim that there is nothing new under the sun. Rather, it is to underscore the remarkable continuity of the Greek perspective and ethos preserved over several millennia. You'll learn how great literary themes that have dominated creative writing over the past two millennia were developed and bequeathed to us by a handful of ancient Greek poets and dramatists. You'll study the pure symmetry of ancient Greek art and architecture and its influence on everything from politics to the works of Leonardo da Vinci. You'll explore the Greek ideals in scholarship and the relationship the ancient Greeks saw between what you study and what you become. You'll also get a chance to investigate the origins of the modern scientific method in the mathematical deductions of Pythagoras and the explosively productive inductive inquiries of Aristotle, as well as the origins of modern clinical medicine in the work of Hippocrates of Cos and the Greek writings of Galen. And you'll study statecraft, specifically the contemporary notions of freedom, self-government, virtuous leadership, and civic life that have their origins in the Athens of Pericles, Plato, and Aristotle. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 16:08:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Greek-Legacy-Classical-Origins-of-the-Modern-World-Audiobook/B00DC8EJ18 thebookvoice.com 06:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Legacy: Classical Origins of the Modern World Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Daniel N. Robinson Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Virtually all of the major building blocks of our culture (law, government, religion, science, medicine, drama, architecture, and more) derived ultimately from the ancient Greeks. In these 12 lectures, you'll explore the continuing influence of the classical Greek achievement on contemporary life. The point is not the often tedious claim that there is nothing new under the sun. Rather, it is to underscore the remarkable continuity of the Greek perspective and ethos preserved over several millennia. You'll learn how great literary themes that have dominated creative writing over the past two millennia were developed and bequeathed to us by a handful of ancient Greek poets and dramatists. You'll study the pure symmetry of ancient Greek art and architecture and its influence on everything from politics to the works of Leonardo da Vinci. You'll explore the Greek ideals in scholarship and the relationship the ancient Greeks saw between what you study and what you become. You'll also get a chance to investigate the origins of the modern scientific method in the mathematical deductions of Pythagoras and the explosively productive inductive inquiries of Aristotle, as well as the origins of modern clinical medicine in the work of Hippocrates of Cos and the Greek writings of Galen. And you'll study statecraft, specifically the contemporary notions of freedom, self-government, virtuous leadership, and civic life that have their origins in the Athens of Pericles, Plato, and Aristotle. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Greek Legacy: Classical Origins of the Modern World Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Daniel N. Robinson Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Virtually all of the major building blocks of our culture (law, government, religion, science, medicine, drama, architecture, and more) derived ultimately from the ancient Greeks. In these 12 lectures, you'll explore the continuing influence of the classical Greek achievement on contemporary life. The point is not the often tedious claim that there is nothing new under the sun. Rather, it is to underscore the remarkable continuity of the Greek perspective and ethos preserved over several millennia. You'll learn how great literary themes that have dominated creative writing over the past two millennia were developed and bequeathed to us by a handful of ancient Greek poets and dramatists. You'll study the pure symmetry of ancient Greek art and architecture and its influence on everything from politics to the works of Leonardo da Vinci. You'll explore the Greek ideals in scholarship and the relationship the ancient Greeks saw between what you study and what you become. You'll also get a chance to investigate the origins of the modern scientific method in the mathematical deductions of Pythagoras and the explosively productive inductive inquiries of Aristotle, as well as the origins of modern clinical medicine in the work of Hippocrates of Cos and the Greek writings of Galen. And you'll study statecraft, specifically the contemporary notions of freedom, self-government, virtuous leadership, and civic life that have their origins in the Athens of Pericles, Plato, and Aristotle. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Awesome! Outstanding lecture series by one of the best out there, professor Daniel Robinson. A gifted and engaging speaker, this will appeal to anyone who loves and pursues truth. Great professor and extraordinary lectures I really loved and enjoyed the last lecture as the professor concluded very nicely .... Absolutely Beautiful Informative, entertaining, and outright superb. Professor Daniel N. Robinson ranks among the best professors I've heard lecture both in my university and without. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Aeneid-Audiobook/B00U6DBTYM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Aeneid Author: Virgil Narrator: David Collins Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 03-03-15 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: 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. This magnificent poem, in the modern translation by Cecil Day Lewis, is superbly read by David Collins. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Virgil) Tue, 03 Mar 2015 04:03:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Aeneid-Audiobook/B00U6DBTYM thebookvoice.com 13:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Aeneid Author: Virgil Narrator: David Collins Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 03-03-15 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: 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. This magnificent poem, in the modern translation by Cecil Day Lewis, is superbly read by David Collins. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Aeneid Author: Virgil Narrator: David Collins Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 03-03-15 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: 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. This magnificent poem, in the modern translation by Cecil Day Lewis, is superbly read by David Collins. Members Reviews: the magic of Virgil! Virgil's words flows like a river, it casts a spell on you. In many sections of this book, it's so difficult to stop reading! its continuity keeps you in the flow of each story, nonstop into heart! such an amazing read, with an excellent narration! Great story, but.... Loved the translation; loved the narrator. This is one of the best audio renditions of the poem I've heard. But for me, Aeneas remains a bit of a prig, and the poem subject to occasional digressions into sentimentality - something that is never true of Homer. The Aeneid I enjoyed listening to David Collins narration of The Aeneid. It was indeed an outstanding performance by an excellent storyteller! A1 narration! David Collins narrates this superbly! It was a bit more gory than I anticipated, but overall a fantastic epic. The symbolism Virgil used to represent Octavian through Aeneas is fascinating! And his genuine representation of the costs of imperialism along with his strong Roman patriotism adds so much pathos in the audience. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Herodotus-The-Father-of-History-Audiobook/B00DC8CFZK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Herodotus: The Father of History Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Elizabeth Vandiver Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 154 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Witness the "works and wonders" of the ancient world through the eyes of its first great historian in this sparkling series of 24 lectures from a much-honored teacher and classical scholar. Herodotus (c. 484-420 B.C.E.) was a Greek who was born in what is now the modern Turkish resort town of Bodrum and who died, so tradition says, in the south of Italy. In between, his tirelessly inquiring mind took him from one corner of the known world to another. And he reported on or visited all of its continents (Europe, Asia, and Africa) to write about the vast array of subjects that captured his interest. These included the "great works" of the ancient land of Egypt; the remarkable kings who built the vast Persian Empire; and the strange customs and unlikely origins of the Scythians, a warlike, mounted people who lived beyond the Danube and whose repulse of Darius and the Persians in 513 B.C.E. made them the first Europeans to throw back an eastern invasion. The book that emerged from these "inquiries" - The Histories - is Herodotus's only known work, yet it still made Herodotus one of the rare, landmark figures in the story of thought. In these lectures, Professor Vandiver introduces you to Herodotus and The Histories, tracing the influences he assimilated and the new methods he used in crafting this monumental work. You learn how that work looked at the past in new and fresh ways, seeing it not as a distant recess shrouded in legend and rumor, but as something that lies close at hand; as something that immediately affects the here and now, and as a subject whose great personalities and patterns of events can be studied in order to make the reasons behind them as clear as possible. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 07:41:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Herodotus-The-Father-of-History-Audiobook/B00DC8CFZK thebookvoice.com 12:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Herodotus: The Father of History Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Elizabeth Vandiver Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 154 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Witness the "works and wonders" of the ancient world through the eyes of its first great historian in this sparkling series of 24 lectures from a much-honored teacher and classical scholar. Herodotus (c. 484-420 B.C.E.) was a Greek who was born in what is now the modern Turkish resort town of Bodrum and who died, so tradition says, in the south of Italy. In between, his tirelessly inquiring mind took him from one corner of the known world to another. And he reported on or visited all of its continents (Europe, Asia, and Africa) to write about the vast array of subjects that captured his interest. These included the "great works" of the ancient land of Egypt; the remarkable kings who built the vast Persian Empire; and the strange customs and unlikely origins of the Scythians, a warlike, mounted people who lived beyond the Danube and whose repulse of Darius and the Persians in 513 B.C.E. made them the first Europeans to throw back an eastern invasion. The book that emerged from these "inquiries" - The Histories - is Herodotus's only known work, yet it still made Herodotus one of the rare, landmark figures in the story of thought. In these lectures, Professor Vandiver introduces you to Herodotus and The Histories, tracing the influences he assimilated and the new methods he used in crafting this monumental work. You learn how that work looked at the past in new and fresh ways, seeing it not as a distant recess shrouded in legend and rumor, but as something that lies close at hand; as something that immediately affects the here and now, and as a subject whose great personalities and patterns of events can be studied in order to make the reasons behind them as clear as possible. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Herodotus: The Father of History Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Elizabeth Vandiver Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 154 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Witness the "works and wonders" of the ancient world through the eyes of its first great historian in this sparkling series of 24 lectures from a much-honored teacher and classical scholar. Herodotus (c. 484-420 B.C.E.) was a Greek who was born in what is now the modern Turkish resort town of Bodrum and who died, so tradition says, in the south of Italy. In between, his tirelessly inquiring mind took him from one corner of the known world to another. And he reported on or visited all of its continents (Europe, Asia, and Africa) to write about the vast array of subjects that captured his interest. These included the "great works" of the ancient land of Egypt; the remarkable kings who built the vast Persian Empire; and the strange customs and unlikely origins of the Scythians, a warlike, mounted people who lived beyond the Danube and whose repulse of Darius and the Persians in 513 B.C.E. made them the first Europeans to throw back an eastern invasion. The book that emerged from these "inquiries" - The Histories - is Herodotus's only known work, yet it still made Herodotus one of the rare, landmark figures in the story of thought. In these lectures, Professor Vandiver introduces you to Herodotus and The Histories, tracing the influences he assimilated and the new methods he used in crafting this monumental work. You learn how that work looked at the past in new and fresh ways, seeing it not as a distant recess shrouded in legend and rumor, but as something that lies close at hand; as something that immediately affects the here and now, and as a subject whose great personalities and patterns of events can be studied in order to make the reasons behind them as clear as possible. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Really Loved It I thought this was completely informative and enjoyable. It does what courses like this do best by taking a topic you know a little bit about and just expanding it. At first, I was skeptical about the Professor but I was wrong. She was knowledgeable and easy to follow. But she also seemed to just genuinely enjoy the topic and have a lot of affection for Herodotus (as odd as that sounds by the end I did too), which really makes you get into it. The Histories really were an amazing achievement from a person who seemed to be maybe naive maybe intentionally deceptive but, regardless, endlessly curious and inquisitive about just everything. Not just the wars but culture, religion, science. And the Professor conveys that along with conveying facts. It obviously seems like a narrow and niche topic to pick up. But I really think it is worth it. It really covers a lot about the history of history and of the time. The Professor talks about how Herodotus influences others (even as they were disdainful of him) but I think that has never been more relevant. She doesn't get into it but at this point there is an "oral history" on every topic imaginable floating around. Some are considered classics (Please Kill Me, Live From New York and most of Studs Terkel). And some aren't. But the idea of learning about a topic and a place in time by just talking to a bunch of people and relating what they say word for word even if one contradicts the other has definitely come back into vogue in a very big way. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Iliad-Audiobook/B003RB9V5O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Author: Homer, Alexander Pope - translator Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: One of the foremost achievements in Western literature, Homer's Iliad tells the story of the darkest episode in the Trojan War. At its center is Achilles, the greatest warrior-champion of the Greeks, and his refusal to fight after being humiliated by his leader, Agamemnon. But when the Trojan Hector kills Achilles's close friend Patroclus, Achilles storms back into battle to take revenge - knowing full well that this will ensure his own early death. This tragic series of events is interwoven with powerfully moving descriptions of the ebb and flow of battle, of the domestic world inside Troy's besieged city of Ilium, and of the conflicts between the gods on Olympus as they argue over the fate of mortals. The Iliad is a work of extraordinary pathos and profundity that concerns itself with issues as fundamental as the meaning of life and death. Even the heroic ethic itself - with its emphasis on pride, honor, prowess in battle, and submission to the inexorable will of the gods - is not left unquestioned. This version of The Iliad is the translation by Alexander Pope. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Homer) Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:08:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Iliad-Audiobook/B003RB9V5O thebookvoice.com 20:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Author: Homer, Alexander Pope - translator Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: One of the foremost achievements in Western literature, Homer's Iliad tells the story of the darkest episode in the Trojan War. At its center is Achilles, the greatest warrior-champion of the Greeks, and his refusal to fight after being humiliated by his leader, Agamemnon. But when the Trojan Hector kills Achilles's close friend Patroclus, Achilles storms back into battle to take revenge - knowing full well that this will ensure his own early death. This tragic series of events is interwoven with powerfully moving descriptions of the ebb and flow of battle, of the domestic world inside Troy's besieged city of Ilium, and of the conflicts between the gods on Olympus as they argue over the fate of mortals. The Iliad is a work of extraordinary pathos and profundity that concerns itself with issues as fundamental as the meaning of life and death. Even the heroic ethic itself - with its emphasis on pride, honor, prowess in battle, and submission to the inexorable will of the gods - is not left unquestioned. This version of The Iliad is the translation by Alexander Pope. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Author: Homer, Alexander Pope - translator Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: One of the foremost achievements in Western literature, Homer's Iliad tells the story of the darkest episode in the Trojan War. At its center is Achilles, the greatest warrior-champion of the Greeks, and his refusal to fight after being humiliated by his leader, Agamemnon. But when the Trojan Hector kills Achilles's close friend Patroclus, Achilles storms back into battle to take revenge - knowing full well that this will ensure his own early death. This tragic series of events is interwoven with powerfully moving descriptions of the ebb and flow of battle, of the domestic world inside Troy's besieged city of Ilium, and of the conflicts between the gods on Olympus as they argue over the fate of mortals. The Iliad is a work of extraordinary pathos and profundity that concerns itself with issues as fundamental as the meaning of life and death. Even the heroic ethic itself - with its emphasis on pride, honor, prowess in battle, and submission to the inexorable will of the gods - is not left unquestioned. This version of The Iliad is the translation by Alexander Pope. Members Reviews: The beauty of Pope's Iliad made audible. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Iliad? It is not about memorable moments. It is about being swept along on the tide of Pope's words. An excellent audio book for an epic poem. An excellent narration for an epic poem, translated by Alexander Pope, whose control over verse is unparalleled. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Symposium-Audiobook/B0785PHY57 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Symposium Author: Plato, Benjamin Jowett - translator Narrator: Geoffrey Edwards Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-17 Publisher: Audio Sommelier Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Symposium is one of Plato's classic works, written in the 4th century BC. This edition is translated by Benjamin Jowett. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Plato) Mon, 11 Dec 2017 03:16:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Symposium-Audiobook/B0785PHY57 thebookvoice.com 02:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Symposium Author: Plato, Benjamin Jowett - translator Narrator: Geoffrey Edwards Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-17 Publisher: Audio Sommelier Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Symposium is one of Plato's classic works, written in the 4th century BC. This edition is translated by Benjamin Jowett. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Symposium Author: Plato, Benjamin Jowett - translator Narrator: Geoffrey Edwards Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-17 Publisher: Audio Sommelier Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Symposium is one of Plato's classic works, written in the 4th century BC. This edition is translated by Benjamin Jowett. Members Reviews: Not for me This reading for me was brutal. It was a requieres reading for a class and reminded me of how much I dislike philosophy. Either way, the vulgarity reflects that of which the Apostle Paul speaks on in Romans 1. Five Stars LOVE IT Great reading This book was one of the easiest readings for me in my Philosophy course. It's my all time favorite and still have it on top of my desk. I would highly recommend this reading to those individuals that like to think out side the box and view love in a different ways. Great! Book was better quality than expected especially for the price Four Stars Arrived quickly - new and as advertised https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Thoughts-of-the-Emperor-Marcus-Aurelius-Antoninus-Audiobook/B00S8PGSDM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thoughts of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Subtitle: The Complete Work Plus an Overview, Summary, Analysis and Author Biography Author: Marcus Aurelius, Israel Bouseman Narrator: Rick Tamblyn Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-16-15 Publisher: AudioLearn Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The work of Marcus Aurelius is one of the finest examples of stoic philosophy in history. His words are clear and practical, suited to the application of philosophy to the governance of one's own life and that of an empire. One of the great virtues of his work is that it came from a man who was forced by his station to apply his philosophical ideals in a practical setting. While he was undoubtedly a man of learning, his ideas have been tested upon the field of life. They have proven their merit through application rather than being the products of untried theory. His meditations are arranged as a series of reflections on the proper conduct of man, the nature of the world, and the nature of the divine. These are the thoughts of an emperor and a man who perceived the greatest good in life to de done by living in a manner that was fully present, engaged, and in service to the highest good of those to whom he administered. Furthermore these are the thoughts of a man who knew the certainty of his death. He faced this certainty squarely and with humility, recognizing that no fame or accomplishment could match the virtue of a life rightly lived. The Thoughts of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus is a collection of the principles he used to lead his life in this manner and to maintain tranquility and peace of mind amid the chaos of a war-torn empire. The narration of the full text is preceded by a summary in which the ideas are made clear and accessible to the modern reader. The summary also includes a biographical sketch of the emperor and a brief exploration of the key features of his philosophy. The introduction is concluded with a synopsis and analysis of the work and a brief discussion of the historical context, social impact, and criticisms of the text. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marcus Aurelius) Fri, 16 Jan 2015 22:26:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Thoughts-of-the-Emperor-Marcus-Aurelius-Antoninus-Audiobook/B00S8PGSDM thebookvoice.com 08:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thoughts of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Subtitle: The Complete Work Plus an Overview, Summary, Analysis and Author Biography Author: Marcus Aurelius, Israel Bouseman Narrator: Rick Tamblyn Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-16-15 Publisher: AudioLearn Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The work of Marcus Aurelius is one of the finest examples of stoic philosophy in history. His words are clear and practical, suited to the application of philosophy to the governance of one's own life and that of an empire. One of the great virtues of his work is that it came from a man who was forced by his station to apply his philosophical ideals in a practical setting. While he was undoubtedly a man of learning, his ideas have been tested upon the field of life. They have proven their merit through application rather than being the products of untried theory. His meditations are arranged as a series of reflections on the proper conduct of man, the nature of the world, and the nature of the divine. These are the thoughts of an emperor and a man who perceived the greatest good in life to de done by living in a manner that was fully present, engaged, and in service to the highest good of those to whom he administered. Furthermore these are the thoughts of a man who knew the certainty of his death. He faced this certainty squarely and with humility, recognizing that no fame or accomplishment could match the virtue of a life rightly lived. The Thoughts of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus is a collection of the principles he used to lead his life in this manner and to maintain tranquility and peace of mind amid the chaos of a war-torn empire. The narration of the full text is preceded by a summary in which the ideas are made clear and accessible to the modern reader. The summary also includes a biographical sketch of the emperor and a brief exploration of the key features of his philosophy. The introduction is concluded with a synopsis and analysis of the work and a brief discussion of the historical context, social impact, and criticisms of the text. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thoughts of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Subtitle: The Complete Work Plus an Overview, Summary, Analysis and Author Biography Author: Marcus Aurelius, Israel Bouseman Narrator: Rick Tamblyn Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-16-15 Publisher: AudioLearn Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The work of Marcus Aurelius is one of the finest examples of stoic philosophy in history. His words are clear and practical, suited to the application of philosophy to the governance of one's own life and that of an empire. One of the great virtues of his work is that it came from a man who was forced by his station to apply his philosophical ideals in a practical setting. While he was undoubtedly a man of learning, his ideas have been tested upon the field of life. They have proven their merit through application rather than being the products of untried theory. His meditations are arranged as a series of reflections on the proper conduct of man, the nature of the world, and the nature of the divine. These are the thoughts of an emperor and a man who perceived the greatest good in life to de done by living in a manner that was fully present, engaged, and in service to the highest good of those to whom he administered. Furthermore these are the thoughts of a man who knew the certainty of his death. He faced this certainty squarely and with humility, recognizing that no fame or accomplishment could match the virtue of a life rightly lived. The Thoughts of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus is a collection of the principles he used to lead his life in this manner and to maintain tranquility and peace of mind amid the chaos of a war-torn empire. The narration of the full text is preceded by a summary in which the ideas are made clear and accessible to the modern reader. The summary also includes a biographical sketch of the emperor and a brief exploration of the key features of his philosophy. The introduction is concluded with a synopsis and analysis of the work and a brief discussion of the historical context, social impact, and criticisms of the text. Members Reviews: Collection of wise thoughts from a remarkable man! What did you love best about Thoughts of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus? Emperor Marcus Aurelius is one of the greatest stoics in history, and this work reflects his daily thoughts and little pieces of gold. It is a collection compiled throughout his lifetime, and well worth a listen for anyone interested in finding a sense of peace, balance, and discipline. The stoic philosophy, if seen from the surface, can be mistaken for a simple lack of emotion. Refusing to take joy in life while at the same time being indifferent to hardship. This is but a superficial understanding at best, and Marcus Aurelius does a beautiful job of showing the hidden depths that this surface conceals. In a way, stoicism is like a western form of Zen. It is about acceptance of the difficulties, pain, suffering, hardship, and responsibilities of life. And about not becoming too attached to the fleeting pleasure that we sometimes use to distract ourselves from lifes challenges. But it is about so much more that simple indifference. Marcus Aurelius, though Roman, was one of the greatest advocates of Greek stoicism. This philosophy centered around the acceptance of Reason as the highest force in human experience. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Rhetoric-Poetics-and-Logic-Audiobook/B002UZHV6Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rhetoric, Poetics and Logic Author: Aristotle Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-99 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 165 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Aristotle's contribution to the sum of wisdom dominates all our philosophy and even provides direction for much of our science. And all effective debaters, whether they know it or not, employ Aristotle's 3 basic principles of effective argument that form the spine of Rhetoric: "ethos," the impact of the speaker's character upon the audience; "pathos," the arousing of the emotions; and "logos," the advancement of pertinent arguments. In Poetics, Aristotle observes several aspects of epic poetry, lyric poetry, and comedy, and he draws a dramatic distinction between poetry and history. He maintains that poetry has greater philosophical value because it deals with universals, while history states particular facts. Aristotle's body of work that has come to be identified as Logic includes: classification into 10 categories; proposition; syllogism; and inductive and deductive reasoning. (P)1992 by Blackstone Audiobooks biacuaduc@gmail.com (Aristotle) Tue, 05 Oct 1999 16:10:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Rhetoric-Poetics-and-Logic-Audiobook/B002UZHV6Y thebookvoice.com 13:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rhetoric, Poetics and Logic Author: Aristotle Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-99 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 165 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Aristotle's contribution to the sum of wisdom dominates all our philosophy and even provides direction for much of our science. And all effective debaters, whether they know it or not, employ Aristotle's 3 basic principles of effective argument that form the spine of Rhetoric: "ethos," the impact of the speaker's character upon the audience; "pathos," the arousing of the emotions; and "logos," the advancement of pertinent arguments. In Poetics, Aristotle observes several aspects of epic poetry, lyric poetry, and comedy, and he draws a dramatic distinction between poetry and history. He maintains that poetry has greater philosophical value because it deals with universals, while history states particular facts. Aristotle's body of work that has come to be identified as Logic includes: classification into 10 categories; proposition; syllogism; and inductive and deductive reasoning. (P)1992 by Blackstone Audiobooks Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rhetoric, Poetics and Logic Author: Aristotle Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-99 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 165 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Aristotle's contribution to the sum of wisdom dominates all our philosophy and even provides direction for much of our science. And all effective debaters, whether they know it or not, employ Aristotle's 3 basic principles of effective argument that form the spine of Rhetoric: "ethos," the impact of the speaker's character upon the audience; "pathos," the arousing of the emotions; and "logos," the advancement of pertinent arguments. In Poetics, Aristotle observes several aspects of epic poetry, lyric poetry, and comedy, and he draws a dramatic distinction between poetry and history. He maintains that poetry has greater philosophical value because it deals with universals, while history states particular facts. Aristotle's body of work that has come to be identified as Logic includes: classification into 10 categories; proposition; syllogism; and inductive and deductive reasoning. (P)1992 by Blackstone Audiobooks Members Reviews: Unique Selection Any additional comments? Aristotle is one of the most influential thinkers in history, yet most audible selections center almost entirely on three of his works: Ethics, Politics and Poetics. That is why this selection is unique in that it offers, besides the Poetics, two works that are rarely included in audible works by Aristotle: Rhetoric and Logic. The production values of this recording are excellent, and Frederick Davidson's rendition is clear, concise and energetic. Still, I must add a caveat emptor. Although both the Rhetoric and the Poetics are unabridged, the Logic (Organon) includes only the Posterior Analytics in its entirety, and his other five works of the Logic: Categories, On Interpretation, Prior Analytics, Topics and On Sophistical Refutations are treated with only very brief summaries. I was tempted to subtract one star for this stretching of the truth of the term unabridged, but I was so happy that this trio of works was even available I resisted that temptation. I hope that the selection of Aristotle's works in audible increases over time, and that in the future we can look forward to listening to other important works such as Metaphysics, On the Soul and Physics, as well as the remaining five unrecorded works of the Logic. would anybody tell me if i was getting stupider?** rhetoric by Aristotle- the story/content: it is the writings of Aristotle, I believe it is obvious to say that it is brilliant. The content is so poignant. There is much to learn from these writings. there is wisdom for learning a just and honorable life. However, as intelligent as it is, i must mention that it is a wee-bit dry at times (example: parts related to Political science or import/export). The performance: outstanding. The sound quality of the recording is crystal clear. The narrator's voice is unique and fit perfectly to the content. His tone and timber are perfect. But what separates him, makes this 5 star performance, is his articulation. His phonetic lisps and enunciation are unlike any reader I have heard to date. He sounds to me like the quintessential English professor. And his performance make the listening so pleasant that it is easy for repeats thus to glean as much as the author would have intended. SIDE NOTE as positive as I am of this audiobook, I believe that "The Dream of Reason" is better. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Tales-of-the-Greek-Heroes-Audiobook/B002V0RB2C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales of the Greek Heroes Author: Roger Lancelyn Green Narrator: Edward Lewis Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Here are the great stories of the Heroic Age, from the myths of the making of the universe to the death of Heracles. Set against the colorful background of Greece and the Aegean, the adventures of heroes such as Perseus the Gorgon-slayer, Dionysus, Theseus, and Jason and the Argonauts once again come to life. In this skillful retelling, these tales are as vivid and exciting as when they were first told 3,000 years ago. The story of ancient Greece is continued in The Tale of Troy. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Roger Lancelyn Green) Fri, 18 Nov 2005 07:60:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Tales-of-the-Greek-Heroes-Audiobook/B002V0RB2C thebookvoice.com 05:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales of the Greek Heroes Author: Roger Lancelyn Green Narrator: Edward Lewis Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Here are the great stories of the Heroic Age, from the myths of the making of the universe to the death of Heracles. Set against the colorful background of Greece and the Aegean, the adventures of heroes such as Perseus the Gorgon-slayer, Dionysus, Theseus, and Jason and the Argonauts once again come to life. In this skillful retelling, these tales are as vivid and exciting as when they were first told 3,000 years ago. The story of ancient Greece is continued in The Tale of Troy. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales of the Greek Heroes Author: Roger Lancelyn Green Narrator: Edward Lewis Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Here are the great stories of the Heroic Age, from the myths of the making of the universe to the death of Heracles. Set against the colorful background of Greece and the Aegean, the adventures of heroes such as Perseus the Gorgon-slayer, Dionysus, Theseus, and Jason and the Argonauts once again come to life. In this skillful retelling, these tales are as vivid and exciting as when they were first told 3,000 years ago. The story of ancient Greece is continued in The Tale of Troy. Members Reviews: Great I greatly enjoyed this title and can recommend it to anyone. It was a lot of fun. The speaker was easy to listen to. Also I do believe it can be recommended for teens as well as adults; many of the more graphic ideas in Greek myth have been glossed over. It's fun, easy to listen to and an easy way to learn more about Greek mythology. Irritating Audio The book does a good job of telling an overview of the Greek Heroes. My complaint is that the audio has some sort of rythym similar to being paused, forwarded, and then restarted after each sentence completes in much of the reading. It's as if the audio is actually a patch work. Interesting stories, but listen to the preview This book is interesting and clearly narrated, however an issue that I have found with the book is the American accent. No fault of the narrator himself, however small differences between British English and American English made it difficult for me personally to get into this without every now and then finding myself irritated by certain pronunciations, such as pronouncing herbs, erbs. Hmm This book is informational but it is not very funny it is only about miths https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Essential-Iliad-Audiobook/B002V5GX94 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Essential Iliad Author: Homer, Stanley Lombardo - translator Narrator: Stanley Lombardo, Susan Sarandon - introduction Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-07 Publisher: Parmenides Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: This audiobook contains the most exciting and essential parts of the Iliad, capturing the final 50 days of the Trojan war and bringing to life ancient men and heroic battles. It provides an integral beginning to the infamous journey of Odysseus. Translated and Narrated by Stanley Lombardo. Introduction by Susan Sarandon. Critic Reviews: "The drum and violin music that punctuates the episodes is splendid, evoking that which is ancient, menacing, and tragic." ( Washington Post) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Homer) Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:08:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Essential-Iliad-Audiobook/B002V5GX94 thebookvoice.com 05:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Essential Iliad Author: Homer, Stanley Lombardo - translator Narrator: Stanley Lombardo, Susan Sarandon - introduction Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-07 Publisher: Parmenides Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: This audiobook contains the most exciting and essential parts of the Iliad, capturing the final 50 days of the Trojan war and bringing to life ancient men and heroic battles. It provides an integral beginning to the infamous journey of Odysseus. Translated and Narrated by Stanley Lombardo. Introduction by Susan Sarandon. Critic Reviews: "The drum and violin music that punctuates the episodes is splendid, evoking that which is ancient, menacing, and tragic." ( Washington Post) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Essential Iliad Author: Homer, Stanley Lombardo - translator Narrator: Stanley Lombardo, Susan Sarandon - introduction Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-07 Publisher: Parmenides Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: This audiobook contains the most exciting and essential parts of the Iliad, capturing the final 50 days of the Trojan war and bringing to life ancient men and heroic battles. It provides an integral beginning to the infamous journey of Odysseus. Translated and Narrated by Stanley Lombardo. Introduction by Susan Sarandon. Critic Reviews: "The drum and violin music that punctuates the episodes is splendid, evoking that which is ancient, menacing, and tragic." ( Washington Post) Members Reviews: Five Stars What a wonderful contribution Prof Lombardo has made to the study of these great classics! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Sappho-Audiobook/B072F3V4VQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sappho Subtitle: A New Rendering Author: Sappho, Henry de Vere Stacpoole - translator Narrator: Leanne Yau Format: Unabridged Length: 39 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-17 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Sappho was a female poet who was well known in ancient Greece and Rome for her lyrical poetry. She was most famous for her poems involving women who loved women, and it is from her name that sapphic, a term referring to sexual relations between women, originated. This is a compendium of her surviving work, a collection of 54 fragments translated by Henry de Vere Stacpoole. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sappho) Thu, 04 May 2017 00:16:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Sappho-Audiobook/B072F3V4VQ thebookvoice.com 00:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sappho Subtitle: A New Rendering Author: Sappho, Henry de Vere Stacpoole - translator Narrator: Leanne Yau Format: Unabridged Length: 39 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-17 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Sappho was a female poet who was well known in ancient Greece and Rome for her lyrical poetry. She was most famous for her poems involving women who loved women, and it is from her name that sapphic, a term referring to sexual relations between women, originated. This is a compendium of her surviving work, a collection of 54 fragments translated by Henry de Vere Stacpoole. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sappho Subtitle: A New Rendering Author: Sappho, Henry de Vere Stacpoole - translator Narrator: Leanne Yau Format: Unabridged Length: 39 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-17 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Sappho was a female poet who was well known in ancient Greece and Rome for her lyrical poetry. She was most famous for her poems involving women who loved women, and it is from her name that sapphic, a term referring to sexual relations between women, originated. This is a compendium of her surviving work, a collection of 54 fragments translated by Henry de Vere Stacpoole. Members Reviews: This book is essentially all poetry. This book is essentially all poetry. It was ok, just not a good fit for me. It is from ancient Greece and Rome time-frame in history so the phrasing is of that era, which tends to grate on my senses after a time. The narrator was good. There were good expressions and emphasis of sounds and words. I had a poetry section in my theatre class and it is a lot harder than you might think. You have little amounts of words to create something spectacular. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Aristotles-Poetics-Audiobook/B01DOCSZPC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Aristotle's Poetics Author: Aristotle Narrator: Ray Childs Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-16 Publisher: Agora, New Internet Technologies Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Aristotle's Poetics is best known for its definitions and analyses of tragedy and comedy, but it also applies to truth and beauty as they are manifested in the other arts. In our age, when the natural and social sciences have dominated the quest for truth, it is helpful to consider why Aristotle claimed poetry is more philosophical and more significant than history. Like so many other works by Aristotle, the Poetics has dominated the way we have thought about all forms of dramatic performance in Europe and America ever since. The essence of poetry lies in its ability to transcend the particulars of everyday experience and articulate universals, not merely what has happened but what might happen and what ought to happen. © Agora Publications biacuaduc@gmail.com (Aristotle) Mon, 04 Apr 2016 13:30:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Aristotles-Poetics-Audiobook/B01DOCSZPC thebookvoice.com 01:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Aristotle's Poetics Author: Aristotle Narrator: Ray Childs Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-16 Publisher: Agora, New Internet Technologies Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Aristotle's Poetics is best known for its definitions and analyses of tragedy and comedy, but it also applies to truth and beauty as they are manifested in the other arts. In our age, when the natural and social sciences have dominated the quest for truth, it is helpful to consider why Aristotle claimed poetry is more philosophical and more significant than history. Like so many other works by Aristotle, the Poetics has dominated the way we have thought about all forms of dramatic performance in Europe and America ever since. The essence of poetry lies in its ability to transcend the particulars of everyday experience and articulate universals, not merely what has happened but what might happen and what ought to happen. © Agora Publications Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Aristotle's Poetics Author: Aristotle Narrator: Ray Childs Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-16 Publisher: Agora, New Internet Technologies Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 42 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Aristotle's Poetics is best known for its definitions and analyses of tragedy and comedy, but it also applies to truth and beauty as they are manifested in the other arts. In our age, when the natural and social sciences have dominated the quest for truth, it is helpful to consider why Aristotle claimed poetry is more philosophical and more significant than history. Like so many other works by Aristotle, the Poetics has dominated the way we have thought about all forms of dramatic performance in Europe and America ever since. The essence of poetry lies in its ability to transcend the particulars of everyday experience and articulate universals, not merely what has happened but what might happen and what ought to happen. © Agora Publications Members Reviews: a careful reading of a great classic This is an important work for all lovers of literature and the theater, read slowly and carefully by the reader in such a way as to allow for easy understanding of text that can be dense at times. Sorry, the narrator's lisp killed this for me. Didn't make it passed four minutes due to narrator's lisp. Just became like nails on a chalkboard for me. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/From-Plato-to-Post-modernism-Understanding-the-Essence-of-Literature-and-the-Role-of-the-Author-Audiobook/B00DGX0AJE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: From Plato to Post-modernism: Understanding the Essence of Literature and the Role of the Author Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Louis Markos Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 88 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Any lover of Shakespeare or the Romantic poets can concede that poetry is pleasurable. But is it good for you? Can it teach you anything? These are questions that have beguiled and engaged eminent critics for millennia, and now you can develop your own answers and options with these 24 lectures. The source of poetry's wellspring; the relationship between poetry and human progress; the possible truths (and lies) involved in the literary arts; the role of the author; these lectures tap into an enormous range of material to explore these and other provocative issues. You'll follow the strands of this "conversation" between philosophy and the literary arts down the millennia, profiting from in-depth analyses of works by Plato, Aristotle, Horace, Sir Philip Sidney, Dryden, Pope, Wordsworth, Shelley, Coleridge, Matthew Arnold, T.S. Eliot, Northrop Frye, Foucault, Derrida, and more. Throughout these lectures, you'll meet the poet in many guises. These include: the divine poet (a supernatural creator who transcends the laws of nature), the alchemical poet (the inspired individual who fuses humanity's divided nature into one), the common poet (the poet who roots himself or herself in the real world and speaks for the common individual), the playful poet (who champions sensitivity of feeling, contradictory truths, and uncertainties), and the prisoner poet (who's a product of, and a slave to, his or her own subconscious suppositions). By concentrating on critical reflections about poetry - the oldest of the literary arts - you'll come away with lessons on how to understand literature, and all of the arts, more generally. More importantly, you'll be prepared to join in these critical conversations yourself. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 01:07:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/From-Plato-to-Post-modernism-Understanding-the-Essence-of-Literature-and-the-Role-of-the-Author-Audiobook/B00DGX0AJE thebookvoice.com 12:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: From Plato to Post-modernism: Understanding the Essence of Literature and the Role of the Author Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Louis Markos Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 88 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Any lover of Shakespeare or the Romantic poets can concede that poetry is pleasurable. But is it good for you? Can it teach you anything? These are questions that have beguiled and engaged eminent critics for millennia, and now you can develop your own answers and options with these 24 lectures. The source of poetry's wellspring; the relationship between poetry and human progress; the possible truths (and lies) involved in the literary arts; the role of the author; these lectures tap into an enormous range of material to explore these and other provocative issues. You'll follow the strands of this "conversation" between philosophy and the literary arts down the millennia, profiting from in-depth analyses of works by Plato, Aristotle, Horace, Sir Philip Sidney, Dryden, Pope, Wordsworth, Shelley, Coleridge, Matthew Arnold, T.S. Eliot, Northrop Frye, Foucault, Derrida, and more. Throughout these lectures, you'll meet the poet in many guises. These include: the divine poet (a supernatural creator who transcends the laws of nature), the alchemical poet (the inspired individual who fuses humanity's divided nature into one), the common poet (the poet who roots himself or herself in the real world and speaks for the common individual), the playful poet (who champions sensitivity of feeling, contradictory truths, and uncertainties), and the prisoner poet (who's a product of, and a slave to, his or her own subconscious suppositions). By concentrating on critical reflections about poetry - the oldest of the literary arts - you'll come away with lessons on how to understand literature, and all of the arts, more generally. More importantly, you'll be prepared to join in these critical conversations yourself. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: From Plato to Post-modernism: Understanding the Essence of Literature and the Role of the Author Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Louis Markos Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 88 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Any lover of Shakespeare or the Romantic poets can concede that poetry is pleasurable. But is it good for you? Can it teach you anything? These are questions that have beguiled and engaged eminent critics for millennia, and now you can develop your own answers and options with these 24 lectures. The source of poetry's wellspring; the relationship between poetry and human progress; the possible truths (and lies) involved in the literary arts; the role of the author; these lectures tap into an enormous range of material to explore these and other provocative issues. You'll follow the strands of this "conversation" between philosophy and the literary arts down the millennia, profiting from in-depth analyses of works by Plato, Aristotle, Horace, Sir Philip Sidney, Dryden, Pope, Wordsworth, Shelley, Coleridge, Matthew Arnold, T.S. Eliot, Northrop Frye, Foucault, Derrida, and more. Throughout these lectures, you'll meet the poet in many guises. These include: the divine poet (a supernatural creator who transcends the laws of nature), the alchemical poet (the inspired individual who fuses humanity's divided nature into one), the common poet (the poet who roots himself or herself in the real world and speaks for the common individual), the playful poet (who champions sensitivity of feeling, contradictory truths, and uncertainties), and the prisoner poet (who's a product of, and a slave to, his or her own subconscious suppositions). By concentrating on critical reflections about poetry - the oldest of the literary arts - you'll come away with lessons on how to understand literature, and all of the arts, more generally. More importantly, you'll be prepared to join in these critical conversations yourself. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Passionate Profesdor Unless you were an English Literature major, you probably never considered poetry or fictional prose in this way. Perhaps you've heard of critical theory but weren't sure what it was. Maybe you've encountered it in the context of philosophy, political science, or linguistics, but these contexts are spin-offs of the original, which is poetical literature. Does poetry matter to society? Can a poetical work be sublime and timeless, or is it always a mere transient expression of a social niche? To what extent do poems reflect the author's original thinking rather than the social influences on the author? Do critics of poetical literature add value for readers? The professor knows these are unfamiliar questions to anyone who did not major in literature, and he is excited to convey them to.a lay audience. His voice is always clear, animated, and easy to listen to. Very good until it it gets to the 20th Century Professor Markos is a passionate teacher on the history of poetry. I was a little disappointed that he was only covering poetry when I started the course, but quickly got engrossed in his lectures because he has organized the course very well and so some of the more difficult concepts of that emerge in the 17th, 18th and 19th Centuries were very well explained. However, when Prof. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-History-of-the-Peloponnesian-War-Audiobook/B008RSVTB6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of the Peloponnesian War Author: Thucydides Narrator: Neville Jason Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Thucydidess The History of the Peloponnesian War is one of the most famous, influential, and moving works of genuine history in our traditions. His brilliant account of the civil war among the Greeks redefined how we should analyze the past, driving a permanent wedge between accounts based on myth and folk traditions and those based on empirical investigation and a rational inquiry into human motives. The work is also a profoundly tragic illumination, not merely of the self-destructive events of the civil war, but also of the future course of human history. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thucydides) Tue, 07 Aug 2012 09:53:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-History-of-the-Peloponnesian-War-Audiobook/B008RSVTB6 thebookvoice.com 07:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of the Peloponnesian War Author: Thucydides Narrator: Neville Jason Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Thucydidess The History of the Peloponnesian War is one of the most famous, influential, and moving works of genuine history in our traditions. His brilliant account of the civil war among the Greeks redefined how we should analyze the past, driving a permanent wedge between accounts based on myth and folk traditions and those based on empirical investigation and a rational inquiry into human motives. The work is also a profoundly tragic illumination, not merely of the self-destructive events of the civil war, but also of the future course of human history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of the Peloponnesian War Author: Thucydides Narrator: Neville Jason Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Thucydidess The History of the Peloponnesian War is one of the most famous, influential, and moving works of genuine history in our traditions. His brilliant account of the civil war among the Greeks redefined how we should analyze the past, driving a permanent wedge between accounts based on myth and folk traditions and those based on empirical investigation and a rational inquiry into human motives. The work is also a profoundly tragic illumination, not merely of the self-destructive events of the civil war, but also of the future course of human history. Members Reviews: Entire Chapters Are Completely Skipped Over What disappointed you about The History of the Peloponnesian War? Nice voice from Neville Jason, wonderful story told by Thucydides with a brilliant translation... but ENTIRE CHAPTERS are left out! Way to ruin the story. DO NOT BUY this version! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Homer-Audiobook/B002VA94JK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Homer Subtitle: The Essential Homer Author: Homer, Susan Sarandon (introduction), Stanley Lombardo (translator) Narrator: Stanley Lombardo, Susan Sarandon Format: Abridged Length: 16 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 09-21-07 Publisher: Parmenides Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Here are the most exciting and essential parts of two historic, epic poems: the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey". The ancient words of Homer find a new home in today's world - spoken aloud, just as Homer intended. Translated and Narrated by Stanley Lombardo. Introduction by Susan Sarandon. Critic Reviews: "Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon lends her calm and well-known voice to reading the synopses of the epic's 24 chapters. With this Odyssey, the 3,000-year-old Homer may find himself with a whole new generation of fans. Timeless. (AudioFile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Homer) Fri, 21 Sep 2007 06:00:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Homer-Audiobook/B002VA94JK thebookvoice.com 16:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Homer Subtitle: The Essential Homer Author: Homer, Susan Sarandon (introduction), Stanley Lombardo (translator) Narrator: Stanley Lombardo, Susan Sarandon Format: Abridged Length: 16 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 09-21-07 Publisher: Parmenides Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Here are the most exciting and essential parts of two historic, epic poems: the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey". The ancient words of Homer find a new home in today's world - spoken aloud, just as Homer intended. Translated and Narrated by Stanley Lombardo. Introduction by Susan Sarandon. Critic Reviews: "Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon lends her calm and well-known voice to reading the synopses of the epic's 24 chapters. With this Odyssey, the 3,000-year-old Homer may find himself with a whole new generation of fans. Timeless. (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Homer Subtitle: The Essential Homer Author: Homer, Susan Sarandon (introduction), Stanley Lombardo (translator) Narrator: Stanley Lombardo, Susan Sarandon Format: Abridged Length: 16 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 09-21-07 Publisher: Parmenides Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Here are the most exciting and essential parts of two historic, epic poems: the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey". The ancient words of Homer find a new home in today's world - spoken aloud, just as Homer intended. Translated and Narrated by Stanley Lombardo. Introduction by Susan Sarandon. Critic Reviews: "Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon lends her calm and well-known voice to reading the synopses of the epic's 24 chapters. With this Odyssey, the 3,000-year-old Homer may find himself with a whole new generation of fans. Timeless. (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Outstanding abridgement I don't think it is really necessary (or even relevant) to commenting on the importance of the Iliad and the Odyssey so I would rather focus on some questions specific for this edition. The abridgement: to summarize Homer is certainly a bold task but it seems to me that this was done as well as possible. The summaries fill in the blanks for the missing parts which are important to the story so it does not feel awkward. The other important aspect is that the abridgement was done by selecting pieces, not by rewriting the text itself so you are still listening to Homer. The translation: This is another contentious area but the translation worked for me. It does convey a lot of the epic style without sounding too archaic or difficult to follow, which would not work very well in an audio book. (Printed editions often come with lots of explanatory notes and adding something like that would break the flow of the audio text irreparably). The performance: Although he is not a professional actor, the performance was very convincing. An audio edition also has the advantage of the restoring the oral performance, which is how these texts were originally meant to be performed. In summary, they have managed to create a very interesting version, which still captures the attention and makes you want to "hear what will happen next" - even though the plot is obviously anything but new. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/El-kybalion-The-Kybalion-Audiobook/B00K0POHRC Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Título: El kybalion [The Kybalion] Autor: Hermes Trismegisto Narrador: Joaquin Madrigal Formato: Abridged Duración: 2 hrs and 54 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 04-30-14 Editor: Alberich Ediciones Mexico Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 28 votos Categorías: Classics, Greek & Roman Resumen del editor: El Kybalión es un documento que contiene el conjunto de enseñanzas de la filosofía hermética, también conocidos como los siete principios del hermetismo. Escrito en los albores del siglo XX, su autoría se debe a un grupo anónimo de personas autodenominados Los tres Iniciados, aunque las bases del hermetismo se atribuyen a un alquimista de algunas logias ocultistas llamado "Hermes Trismegisto", cuya existencia pudo haber transcurrido en Egipto antes de la época de los faraones. Nuestro propósito es colocar en las manos de los interesados una "llave maestra" con la que podran abrir las numerosas puertas internas que conducen al "gran templo del misterio", puesto que la mayoría de las enseñanzas esotéricas que en cualquier tiempo han sido impartidas, pueden ser explicadas en esta obra. Dice "El Kybalión": donde quiera que estén las huellas del Maestro, los oídos de aquellos que estén preparados para recibir sus enseñanzas se abren de par en par. Cuando los oídos del estudiante están listos para oír, entonces vienen los labios a llenarlos con sabiduría. De acuerdo con estas enseñanzas, este audiolibro sólo atraerá la atención de los que están preparados para recibirlo. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Hermes Trismegisto) Wed, 30 Apr 2014 22:15:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/El-kybalion-The-Kybalion-Audiobook/B00K0POHRC thebookvoice.com 02:54:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Título: El kybalion [The Kybalion] Autor: Hermes Trismegisto Narrador: Joaquin Madrigal Formato: Abridged Duración: 2 hrs and 54 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 04-30-14 Editor: Alberich Ediciones Mexico Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 28 votos Categorías: Classics, Greek & Roman Resumen del editor: El Kybalión es un documento que contiene el conjunto de enseñanzas de la filosofía hermética, también conocidos como los siete principios del hermetismo. Escrito en los albores del siglo XX, su autoría se debe a un grupo anónimo de personas autodenominados Los tres Iniciados, aunque las bases del hermetismo se atribuyen a un alquimista de algunas logias ocultistas llamado "Hermes Trismegisto", cuya existencia pudo haber transcurrido en Egipto antes de la época de los faraones. Nuestro propósito es colocar en las manos de los interesados una "llave maestra" con la que podran abrir las numerosas puertas internas que conducen al "gran templo del misterio", puesto que la mayoría de las enseñanzas esotéricas que en cualquier tiempo han sido impartidas, pueden ser explicadas en esta obra. Dice "El Kybalión": donde quiera que estén las huellas del Maestro, los oídos de aquellos que estén preparados para recibir sus enseñanzas se abren de par en par. Cuando los oídos del estudiante están listos para oír, entonces vienen los labios a llenarlos con sabiduría. De acuerdo con estas enseñanzas, este audiolibro sólo atraerá la atención de los que están preparados para recibirlo. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Título: El kybalion [The Kybalion] Autor: Hermes Trismegisto Narrador: Joaquin Madrigal Formato: Abridged Duración: 2 hrs and 54 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 04-30-14 Editor: Alberich Ediciones Mexico Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 28 votos Categorías: Classics, Greek & Roman Resumen del editor: El Kybalión es un documento que contiene el conjunto de enseñanzas de la filosofía hermética, también conocidos como los siete principios del hermetismo. Escrito en los albores del siglo XX, su autoría se debe a un grupo anónimo de personas autodenominados Los tres Iniciados, aunque las bases del hermetismo se atribuyen a un alquimista de algunas logias ocultistas llamado "Hermes Trismegisto", cuya existencia pudo haber transcurrido en Egipto antes de la época de los faraones. Nuestro propósito es colocar en las manos de los interesados una "llave maestra" con la que podran abrir las numerosas puertas internas que conducen al "gran templo del misterio", puesto que la mayoría de las enseñanzas esotéricas que en cualquier tiempo han sido impartidas, pueden ser explicadas en esta obra. Dice "El Kybalión": donde quiera que estén las huellas del Maestro, los oídos de aquellos que estén preparados para recibir sus enseñanzas se abren de par en par. Cuando los oídos del estudiante están listos para oír, entonces vienen los labios a llenarlos con sabiduría. De acuerdo con estas enseñanzas, este audiolibro sólo atraerá la atención de los que están preparados para recibirlo. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: Fantastic book Great teachings, very practical and easy to learn. This is a clear intro to Hermetism basic for beginners. Thank you! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Works-and-Days-Audiobook/B002VA36LC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Works and Days Author: Hesiod, Richmond Lattimore (translator) Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-07 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Although many legends have accumulated around Hesiod, it is possible to piece together his biography from the poem itself. He was from Boeotia and had a small farm there. The Works and Days is directed at Hesiod's brother, Perses, who has instituted a corrupt lawsuit in order to wrest their father's land away. In this magnificent poem, Hesiod attempts to explain to his brother why his action is wicked, the importance of hard work, and the methods and timing necessary to the success of farm labor...the "works" and "days". Essentially, the poem revolves about two general truths: those who are willing to work honestly will get by, and hard labor is the eternal lot of mankind. Hesiod urges his brother to work hard, honor the gods, and avoid idleness. In the process the poem delves into fascinating episodes of Greek mythology and also contains the first known Greek fable. Two other poems accompany this piece: "Theogony" and "The Shield of Heracles", both attributed to Hesiod, not without dispute. "Theogony" concerns the origins of the world (Gaia), the genealogy of the gods, and how they came to rule from Olympus. "The Shield of Heracles" tells of the expedition of Heracles and Iolaus against Cycnus, though the main delight is the amazing description of the shield Heracles carries. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Hesiod) Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:47:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Works-and-Days-Audiobook/B002VA36LC thebookvoice.com 03:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Works and Days Author: Hesiod, Richmond Lattimore (translator) Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-07 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Although many legends have accumulated around Hesiod, it is possible to piece together his biography from the poem itself. He was from Boeotia and had a small farm there. The Works and Days is directed at Hesiod's brother, Perses, who has instituted a corrupt lawsuit in order to wrest their father's land away. In this magnificent poem, Hesiod attempts to explain to his brother why his action is wicked, the importance of hard work, and the methods and timing necessary to the success of farm labor...the "works" and "days". Essentially, the poem revolves about two general truths: those who are willing to work honestly will get by, and hard labor is the eternal lot of mankind. Hesiod urges his brother to work hard, honor the gods, and avoid idleness. In the process the poem delves into fascinating episodes of Greek mythology and also contains the first known Greek fable. Two other poems accompany this piece: "Theogony" and "The Shield of Heracles", both attributed to Hesiod, not without dispute. "Theogony" concerns the origins of the world (Gaia), the genealogy of the gods, and how they came to rule from Olympus. "The Shield of Heracles" tells of the expedition of Heracles and Iolaus against Cycnus, though the main delight is the amazing description of the shield Heracles carries. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Works and Days Author: Hesiod, Richmond Lattimore (translator) Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-07 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Although many legends have accumulated around Hesiod, it is possible to piece together his biography from the poem itself. He was from Boeotia and had a small farm there. The Works and Days is directed at Hesiod's brother, Perses, who has instituted a corrupt lawsuit in order to wrest their father's land away. In this magnificent poem, Hesiod attempts to explain to his brother why his action is wicked, the importance of hard work, and the methods and timing necessary to the success of farm labor...the "works" and "days". Essentially, the poem revolves about two general truths: those who are willing to work honestly will get by, and hard labor is the eternal lot of mankind. Hesiod urges his brother to work hard, honor the gods, and avoid idleness. In the process the poem delves into fascinating episodes of Greek mythology and also contains the first known Greek fable. Two other poems accompany this piece: "Theogony" and "The Shield of Heracles", both attributed to Hesiod, not without dispute. "Theogony" concerns the origins of the world (Gaia), the genealogy of the gods, and how they came to rule from Olympus. "The Shield of Heracles" tells of the expedition of Heracles and Iolaus against Cycnus, though the main delight is the amazing description of the shield Heracles carries. Members Reviews: Excellent This audiobook is short, but well worth the listen. Charlton Griffin may not be to the liking of all, but I think his clear pronunciation mixed with his occasional (and a bit comical) forays into the dramatic are well done. The Theogony is a great outline-style primer on Greek myth. All around a fun read, or well...listen. This Audiobook includes Theogony. Contains Theogony. Charlton Griffin delivers competent narration. Pair with the Homeric Hymns and Ovid's Metamorphoses. Includes Works and Days, Theogeny, and The Shield of Heracles! I was pleasantly surprised to discover that this audiobook includes not only "Works and Days," but also "Theogony," and "The Shield of Heracles!" Hesiod, you are no Homer Hesiod is one of those ancient names that has been in my "wish list" for a long time, but he was nothing but a name since I had no familiarity at all with his works. So I was very glad to download this recording read by a reader I respect always enjoy tremendously. "Finally, here I go: Hesiod!" So as you can see, I really wanted to love this recording ... but found that I could only like it. I really TRIED to love it, even giving it a second go-round as soon as I finished it, but I could not help thinking very often as I listened that Hesiod is a second-tier poet who falls VERY far short of Homer, Ovid, and Virgil (among others). Of course it's not fair to compare him to these greats (esp. considering the fact that two of them had the benefit of a luxurious Roman education plus several additional centuries' worth of culture); but so be it: call me unfair. Though I have no other translations to compare this one to, I thought it was fine. As was Griffin's reading. The problem, for me, is with the original text. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Persian-Wars-Audiobook/B00HQ1T6AQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Persian Wars Author: Herodotus Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 29 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-14 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Unquestionably, Herodotus has left mankind one of the world's greatest works of literature. The Persian Wars is part history, part geography, part anthropology...and completely entertaining. It possesses a charm that is legendary. But, over and above this, Herodotus has succeeded for all time in brilliantly expressing the conflict between the ideal of the free man defending his liberty within a state based on the rule of law, and that of the despot who bases his rule on brute force and whose subjects are considered slaves. In his writing we experience the impact of that great intellectual, moral, and ethical force that set the Greeks apart from the rest of the Ancient World. The Persian Wars is a magnificent epic of human triumph over the forces of tyranny, of the struggle over two diametrically opposed concepts of government...between which man must still choose today. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Herodotus) Wed, 08 Jan 2014 10:09:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Persian-Wars-Audiobook/B00HQ1T6AQ thebookvoice.com 29:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Persian Wars Author: Herodotus Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 29 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-14 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Unquestionably, Herodotus has left mankind one of the world's greatest works of literature. The Persian Wars is part history, part geography, part anthropology...and completely entertaining. It possesses a charm that is legendary. But, over and above this, Herodotus has succeeded for all time in brilliantly expressing the conflict between the ideal of the free man defending his liberty within a state based on the rule of law, and that of the despot who bases his rule on brute force and whose subjects are considered slaves. In his writing we experience the impact of that great intellectual, moral, and ethical force that set the Greeks apart from the rest of the Ancient World. The Persian Wars is a magnificent epic of human triumph over the forces of tyranny, of the struggle over two diametrically opposed concepts of government...between which man must still choose today. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Persian Wars Author: Herodotus Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 29 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-14 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Unquestionably, Herodotus has left mankind one of the world's greatest works of literature. The Persian Wars is part history, part geography, part anthropology...and completely entertaining. It possesses a charm that is legendary. But, over and above this, Herodotus has succeeded for all time in brilliantly expressing the conflict between the ideal of the free man defending his liberty within a state based on the rule of law, and that of the despot who bases his rule on brute force and whose subjects are considered slaves. In his writing we experience the impact of that great intellectual, moral, and ethical force that set the Greeks apart from the rest of the Ancient World. The Persian Wars is a magnificent epic of human triumph over the forces of tyranny, of the struggle over two diametrically opposed concepts of government...between which man must still choose today. Members Reviews: Great story Enjoyed the content and performance very much. Herodotus is like an anthropologist in his descriptions of the many cultures he covers. very good if you skip through the geneologies very good. skip through the genealogies and lists of different peoples. great read. very accurate and interesting a must-read if you're into history https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Iliad-CliffsNotes-Audiobook/B004S8HXAK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Iliad: CliffsNotes Author: Bob Linn, Ph.D. Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 03-16-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The CliffsNotes study guide on Homer's Iliad supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, and critical commentaries, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work. This study guide was written with the assumption that you have read Iliad. Reading a literary work doesnt mean that you immediately grasp the major themes and devices used by the author; this study guide will help supplement your reading to be sure you get all you can from Homer's Iliad. CliffsNotes Review tests your comprehension of the original text and reinforces learning with questions and answers, practice projects, and more. For further information on Homer and Iliad, check out the CliffsNotes Resource Center at www.cliffsnotes.com. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bob Linn) Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:32:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Iliad-CliffsNotes-Audiobook/B004S8HXAK thebookvoice.com 03:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Iliad: CliffsNotes Author: Bob Linn, Ph.D. Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 03-16-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The CliffsNotes study guide on Homer's Iliad supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, and critical commentaries, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work. This study guide was written with the assumption that you have read Iliad. Reading a literary work doesnt mean that you immediately grasp the major themes and devices used by the author; this study guide will help supplement your reading to be sure you get all you can from Homer's Iliad. CliffsNotes Review tests your comprehension of the original text and reinforces learning with questions and answers, practice projects, and more. For further information on Homer and Iliad, check out the CliffsNotes Resource Center at www.cliffsnotes.com. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Iliad: CliffsNotes Author: Bob Linn, Ph.D. Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 03-16-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The CliffsNotes study guide on Homer's Iliad supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, and critical commentaries, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work. This study guide was written with the assumption that you have read Iliad. Reading a literary work doesnt mean that you immediately grasp the major themes and devices used by the author; this study guide will help supplement your reading to be sure you get all you can from Homer's Iliad. CliffsNotes Review tests your comprehension of the original text and reinforces learning with questions and answers, practice projects, and more. For further information on Homer and Iliad, check out the CliffsNotes Resource Center at www.cliffsnotes.com. Members Reviews: Simply great! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Greatly helps me understand the many implications and symbols in the Iliad. Any additional comments? Make sure you buy this along with the Lombardo translation of the Iliad! Both are great renditions! Does not play Does not play on android audible player. Plays first 5 minutes then crashes player. Unstalled reinstated etc does not work. This is the first book that I have had such a problem. Be warned. Hope they mix it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Four-Greek-Comedies-Audiobook/B0050K80PC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Four Greek Comedies Subtitle: 'The Birds', 'The Frogs', 'The Clouds', and 'The Peace' Author: Aristophanes, C. A. Wheelwright (translator) Narrator: Flo Gibson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-11 Publisher: Audio Book Contractors, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: These four plays, translated into blank verse by C. A. Wheelwright, present to us the wide range of this ancient playwright's fertile imagination. From war and peace to politics and society to the relationships between mena nd women, no topic is off-limits. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Aristophanes) Fri, 13 May 2011 10:04:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Four-Greek-Comedies-Audiobook/B0050K80PC thebookvoice.com 07:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Four Greek Comedies Subtitle: 'The Birds', 'The Frogs', 'The Clouds', and 'The Peace' Author: Aristophanes, C. A. Wheelwright (translator) Narrator: Flo Gibson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-11 Publisher: Audio Book Contractors, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: These four plays, translated into blank verse by C. A. Wheelwright, present to us the wide range of this ancient playwright's fertile imagination. From war and peace to politics and society to the relationships between mena nd women, no topic is off-limits. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Four Greek Comedies Subtitle: 'The Birds', 'The Frogs', 'The Clouds', and 'The Peace' Author: Aristophanes, C. A. Wheelwright (translator) Narrator: Flo Gibson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-11 Publisher: Audio Book Contractors, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: These four plays, translated into blank verse by C. A. Wheelwright, present to us the wide range of this ancient playwright's fertile imagination. From war and peace to politics and society to the relationships between mena nd women, no topic is off-limits. Members Reviews: Not funny The translation is archaic ('thee/thou'). It's not funny. Comedy should be translated into contemporary English. I couldn't bear to listen to much of it. Aristophanes deserves much better. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Prometheus-Bound-Audiobook/B004672WHC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prometheus Bound Author: Aeschylus Narrator: Robin Field Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-10 Publisher: Mission Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: When a jealous Zeus discovers that the compassionate Titan, Prometheus, has introduced the gift of fire to liberate mere mortals from oppression and servitude, he has Prometheus bound to a rocky prison in the Scythian desert, where the god discloses the reason for his punishment. Prometheus Bound is one of only seven surviving plays by the prolific Athenian playwright, Aeschylus. Born into a noble family in 525 BC, Aeschylus is credited with having introduced dialogue into the Greek drama, and indeed is a father of modern theater. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Aeschylus) Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:34:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Prometheus-Bound-Audiobook/B004672WHC thebookvoice.com 01:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prometheus Bound Author: Aeschylus Narrator: Robin Field Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-10 Publisher: Mission Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: When a jealous Zeus discovers that the compassionate Titan, Prometheus, has introduced the gift of fire to liberate mere mortals from oppression and servitude, he has Prometheus bound to a rocky prison in the Scythian desert, where the god discloses the reason for his punishment. Prometheus Bound is one of only seven surviving plays by the prolific Athenian playwright, Aeschylus. Born into a noble family in 525 BC, Aeschylus is credited with having introduced dialogue into the Greek drama, and indeed is a father of modern theater. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prometheus Bound Author: Aeschylus Narrator: Robin Field Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-10 Publisher: Mission Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: When a jealous Zeus discovers that the compassionate Titan, Prometheus, has introduced the gift of fire to liberate mere mortals from oppression and servitude, he has Prometheus bound to a rocky prison in the Scythian desert, where the god discloses the reason for his punishment. Prometheus Bound is one of only seven surviving plays by the prolific Athenian playwright, Aeschylus. Born into a noble family in 525 BC, Aeschylus is credited with having introduced dialogue into the Greek drama, and indeed is a father of modern theater. Members Reviews: A one-man show Robin Field appears to be doing all the voices in this production. Given that, it's more dramatic than might be expected: he's acting out the play, not simply reading it. If Field were less skillful, it could be dismissed as a vanity production. But it doesn't quite work for me. I have two complaints: in a couple of scenes, the voices are close enough together that it's difficult to tell immediately who's speaking; and the translation Field uses is a very poor one, from the standpoint of English style: an early-twentieth-century imitation of "Bible English" taken from Harvard Classics. (Probably easy on the royalty department, but hard on the ears. Surely there are better public domain translations available.) A one-man show Robin Field appears to be doing all the voices in this production. Given that, it's more dramatic than might be expected: he's acting out the play, not simply reading it. If Field were less skillful, it could be dismissed as a vanity production. But it doesn't quite work for me. I have two complaints: in a couple of scenes, the voices are close enough together that it's difficult to tell immediately who's speaking; and the translation Field uses is a very poor one, from the standpoint of English style: an early-twentieth-century imitation of "Bible English" taken from Harvard Classics. (Probably easy on the royalty department, but hard on the ears. Surely there are better public domain translations available.) Poor Translation, Fair to Good Performance Would you try another book from Aeschylus and/or Robin Field? Aeschylus is the first great Greek tragedian. He's worthwhile & important to read. What did you like best about this story? Explores a conflict between Zeus and Prometheus. Did the narration match the pace of the story? Narration was fine but with only one person playing all parts it was not, at times, easy to distinguish who was speaking, particularly with sections of stichomythia. When music was provided as accompaniment for the choruses, they became difficult to hear clearly. The music was cheesy and distracting. What character would you cut from Prometheus Bound? None! The play is a classic and should not be cut or abridged. Any additional comments? The translation was poor. It's language was anachronistic. The translation used words such as "hest" and thus the play sounded Elizabethan not ancient Greek. I'm very familiar with Shakespeare's plays and it sounded to me like the translator wanted to make the play sound Shakespearean, which in my opinion is not a good idea. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Persians-Audiobook/B00H2VSMLY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Persians Subtitle: Translation by F L Light Author: Aeschylus, F L Light Narrator: Jack Chekijian Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-13 Publisher: Rapid Traffic Press Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Persians, A Translation from Aeschylus. There is no drama where the total multiplicity of horror in defeat is more cogently presented than in the Persians by Aeschylus, who fought in the Athenian triumph at Salamis, where the Persian fleet was rammed and wrecked. At the beginning of this play, the senior councilors of Susa, Xerxes' place of state, in anxious wonder apprehend that there is no news of his expedition to Hellas. After a messenger from the army arrives, they understand what mourners must endure. "It is always gratifying, it elevates the human spirit to see one our fellows...set his aim unbelievably high and incredibly hit the mark!" David Madgalene, bilingual author of I Hear A Journeyman Singing and many other books of verse. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Aeschylus) Thu, 05 Dec 2013 16:39:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Persians-Audiobook/B00H2VSMLY thebookvoice.com 01:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Persians Subtitle: Translation by F L Light Author: Aeschylus, F L Light Narrator: Jack Chekijian Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-13 Publisher: Rapid Traffic Press Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Persians, A Translation from Aeschylus. There is no drama where the total multiplicity of horror in defeat is more cogently presented than in the Persians by Aeschylus, who fought in the Athenian triumph at Salamis, where the Persian fleet was rammed and wrecked. At the beginning of this play, the senior councilors of Susa, Xerxes' place of state, in anxious wonder apprehend that there is no news of his expedition to Hellas. After a messenger from the army arrives, they understand what mourners must endure. "It is always gratifying, it elevates the human spirit to see one our fellows...set his aim unbelievably high and incredibly hit the mark!" David Madgalene, bilingual author of I Hear A Journeyman Singing and many other books of verse. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Persians Subtitle: Translation by F L Light Author: Aeschylus, F L Light Narrator: Jack Chekijian Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-13 Publisher: Rapid Traffic Press Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Persians, A Translation from Aeschylus. There is no drama where the total multiplicity of horror in defeat is more cogently presented than in the Persians by Aeschylus, who fought in the Athenian triumph at Salamis, where the Persian fleet was rammed and wrecked. At the beginning of this play, the senior councilors of Susa, Xerxes' place of state, in anxious wonder apprehend that there is no news of his expedition to Hellas. After a messenger from the army arrives, they understand what mourners must endure. "It is always gratifying, it elevates the human spirit to see one our fellows...set his aim unbelievably high and incredibly hit the mark!" David Madgalene, bilingual author of I Hear A Journeyman Singing and many other books of verse. Members Reviews: Garbage The Persians is a translation but the reader reads it with a thick unrecognizable accent - is it supposed to be Persian, Greek of someone with a palsy? Nothing like I've ever heard and the reader does it with multiple cadences and tones which only makes it a thousand times worse. Sounds like Kathleen Turner after a long weekend in Vegas and three cartons of cigarettes. I listen to a huge number of audio books and this has to be the worst. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Macat-Analysis-of-Aristotles-Politics-Audiobook/B01GKE14WW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of Aristotle's Politics Author: Katherine Berrisford, Riley Quinn Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Politics is one of the first books ever to investigate the concept of political philosophy. Written by the famous Greek thinker Aristotle in the fourth century BCE, it focuses on trying to understand how best to create political communities that support, serve, and improve their citizens. Aristotle investigates a number of different areas before drawing conclusions. These include an examination of existing regimes to see which are best, a look at political theories, and even an exploration of the systems of education. He comes to the conclusion that people form political groups because they want to be better human beings. The state should therefore support them in their quest by establishing a good constitution and making laws prudently. Politics was the starting point for political science studies as we know them. Not only are outcomes observed, but also the reasons behind those outcomes are examined. Aristotle's book continues to be useful to political theorists over 2,000 years after it was written. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Katherine Berrisford) Mon, 06 Jun 2016 04:58:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Macat-Analysis-of-Aristotles-Politics-Audiobook/B01GKE14WW thebookvoice.com 01:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of Aristotle's Politics Author: Katherine Berrisford, Riley Quinn Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Politics is one of the first books ever to investigate the concept of political philosophy. Written by the famous Greek thinker Aristotle in the fourth century BCE, it focuses on trying to understand how best to create political communities that support, serve, and improve their citizens. Aristotle investigates a number of different areas before drawing conclusions. These include an examination of existing regimes to see which are best, a look at political theories, and even an exploration of the systems of education. He comes to the conclusion that people form political groups because they want to be better human beings. The state should therefore support them in their quest by establishing a good constitution and making laws prudently. Politics was the starting point for political science studies as we know them. Not only are outcomes observed, but also the reasons behind those outcomes are examined. Aristotle's book continues to be useful to political theorists over 2,000 years after it was written. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of Aristotle's Politics Author: Katherine Berrisford, Riley Quinn Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Politics is one of the first books ever to investigate the concept of political philosophy. Written by the famous Greek thinker Aristotle in the fourth century BCE, it focuses on trying to understand how best to create political communities that support, serve, and improve their citizens. Aristotle investigates a number of different areas before drawing conclusions. These include an examination of existing regimes to see which are best, a look at political theories, and even an exploration of the systems of education. He comes to the conclusion that people form political groups because they want to be better human beings. The state should therefore support them in their quest by establishing a good constitution and making laws prudently. Politics was the starting point for political science studies as we know them. Not only are outcomes observed, but also the reasons behind those outcomes are examined. Aristotle's book continues to be useful to political theorists over 2,000 years after it was written. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Iliad-Audiobook/B002V5B5K6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Author: Homer, Ian Johnston (translator) Narrator: Anton Lesser Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-06 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Perhaps the greatest poem of the Western world, The Iliad tells the story of 50 critical days towards the end of the Trojan war. Achilles has quarrelled with Agamemnon and sulks in his tent, while Hector brings his Trojans to the brink of victory; but fate will have the last word. © and (P)2006 Naxos AudioBooks biacuaduc@gmail.com (Homer) Wed, 26 Jul 2006 13:06:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Iliad-Audiobook/B002V5B5K6 thebookvoice.com 16:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Author: Homer, Ian Johnston (translator) Narrator: Anton Lesser Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-06 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Perhaps the greatest poem of the Western world, The Iliad tells the story of 50 critical days towards the end of the Trojan war. Achilles has quarrelled with Agamemnon and sulks in his tent, while Hector brings his Trojans to the brink of victory; but fate will have the last word. © and (P)2006 Naxos AudioBooks Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Author: Homer, Ian Johnston (translator) Narrator: Anton Lesser Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-06 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Perhaps the greatest poem of the Western world, The Iliad tells the story of 50 critical days towards the end of the Trojan war. Achilles has quarrelled with Agamemnon and sulks in his tent, while Hector brings his Trojans to the brink of victory; but fate will have the last word. © and (P)2006 Naxos AudioBooks Members Reviews: Excellent version The translation by Ian Johnston is immediately accessible without sacrificing the epic forms -- rhythmic metaphors, ritualized repetition, heroic epithets. The reading by Anton Lesser is crisp, clear, and fast-moving. Great job. This being a Naxos audiobook, the only thing missing is music; but once I realized it wasn't there, I didn't miss it: I kept getting caught up in the sweep of the narrative. Easy on the ears, food for the mind I waited for some time before finally braving The Iliad. I was frankly intimidated, assuming (from experience reading other epic poetry) that a good translation would be extremely difficult to listen to and comprehend. I was so wrong! This translation and this narrator make Homer come alive. Great way to enjoy a difficult classic As a reader who reads for the story itself (vs. how the story is told), the Iliad would have been a difficult read for me given its age and "flowery language", but this format and Lesser's narration make it a very enjoyable experience. If you want to enjoy this classic, this is the way to do it. the best of the lot i had tried to listen to other versions of this, many being too mono tone and boring and it had put me off till i started this one and it was brought more to life. it is well read and draws you in to an epic story that at times you just want to keep listening. Brilliant! What made the experience of listening to The Iliad the most enjoyable? I've read several versions of the Iliad, but I really enjoyed this audiobook version. Anton Lesser's performance in particular really brings the book to life, which made it all the more enjoyable. Who was your favorite character and why? Hector would be my favourite character as the Greek heroes tend to be pillocks! Have you listened to any of Anton Lessers other performances? How does this one compare? I've not had any other books read by Anton Lesser, but I intend to as I was very impressed with his performance. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The most moving moment for me would have to be Priam's supplication of Achilles. After his son Hector is killed and dragged back to the Achaean ships to be fed to dogs, Priam goes to his son's killer to beg for his body. The dignity of Priam is brought into sharp relief in this scene as he sits at Achilles' feet and begs for his son's body. Any additional comments? Anyone who thinks this is anything like that dreadful film with Brad Pitt is mistaken. The Iliad is a wonderful story that was unfortunately butchered in the film Troy. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Meditations-Audiobook/B01K8LHV84 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Meditations Author: Marcus Aurelius Narrator: James Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Marcus Aurelius was the Roman emperor from 161 to AD 180, and during that time, he kept several collections of journals that contained personal notes, militaristic strategy, and ideas on Stoic philosophy. While unlikely that he ever intended to publicly publish these journals, there is no real official title, so most often "Meditations" is used because of his in depth writings on philosophy. These journals give an introspective look at how and why Marcus Aurelius' operated as an emperor. This informative piece of history contains 12 sections that each chronicle different parts of Aurelius' life, including his source of guidance, self-improvement tips, and his ideas on how to analyze yourself and adjust your attitude to become a better person or leader. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marcus Aurelius) Fri, 19 Aug 2016 08:18:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Meditations-Audiobook/B01K8LHV84 thebookvoice.com 04:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Meditations Author: Marcus Aurelius Narrator: James Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Marcus Aurelius was the Roman emperor from 161 to AD 180, and during that time, he kept several collections of journals that contained personal notes, militaristic strategy, and ideas on Stoic philosophy. While unlikely that he ever intended to publicly publish these journals, there is no real official title, so most often "Meditations" is used because of his in depth writings on philosophy. These journals give an introspective look at how and why Marcus Aurelius' operated as an emperor. This informative piece of history contains 12 sections that each chronicle different parts of Aurelius' life, including his source of guidance, self-improvement tips, and his ideas on how to analyze yourself and adjust your attitude to become a better person or leader. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Meditations Author: Marcus Aurelius Narrator: James Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Marcus Aurelius was the Roman emperor from 161 to AD 180, and during that time, he kept several collections of journals that contained personal notes, militaristic strategy, and ideas on Stoic philosophy. While unlikely that he ever intended to publicly publish these journals, there is no real official title, so most often "Meditations" is used because of his in depth writings on philosophy. These journals give an introspective look at how and why Marcus Aurelius' operated as an emperor. This informative piece of history contains 12 sections that each chronicle different parts of Aurelius' life, including his source of guidance, self-improvement tips, and his ideas on how to analyze yourself and adjust your attitude to become a better person or leader. Members Reviews: Saving my life!!! I love it so much to learn. I cried, I wished i knew about this book along time ago. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Seneca-On-the-Shortness-of-Life-Adapted-for-the-Contemporary-Reader-Audiobook/B01LW963ZV Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seneca - On the Shortness of Life: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader Author: Lucius Seneca, James Harris Narrator: Scott R. Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 59 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-16 Publisher: James Harris Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: De Brevitate Vitae (frequently referred to as On the Shortness of Life in English) is a moral essay written by Seneca the Younger, a Roman Stoic philosopher, to his father-in-law Paulinus. The philosopher brings up many Stoic principles on the nature of time, namely that men waste much of it in meaningless pursuits. According to the essay, nature gives man enough time to do what is really important and the individual must allot it properly. In general, time can be best used in the study of philosophy, according to Seneca. This essay has been carefully adapted into a contemporary form. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lucius Seneca) Tue, 13 Sep 2016 01:19:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Seneca-On-the-Shortness-of-Life-Adapted-for-the-Contemporary-Reader-Audiobook/B01LW963ZV thebookvoice.com 00:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seneca - On the Shortness of Life: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader Author: Lucius Seneca, James Harris Narrator: Scott R. Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 59 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-16 Publisher: James Harris Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: De Brevitate Vitae (frequently referred to as On the Shortness of Life in English) is a moral essay written by Seneca the Younger, a Roman Stoic philosopher, to his father-in-law Paulinus. The philosopher brings up many Stoic principles on the nature of time, namely that men waste much of it in meaningless pursuits. According to the essay, nature gives man enough time to do what is really important and the individual must allot it properly. In general, time can be best used in the study of philosophy, according to Seneca. This essay has been carefully adapted into a contemporary form. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seneca - On the Shortness of Life: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader Author: Lucius Seneca, James Harris Narrator: Scott R. Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 59 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-16 Publisher: James Harris Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: De Brevitate Vitae (frequently referred to as On the Shortness of Life in English) is a moral essay written by Seneca the Younger, a Roman Stoic philosopher, to his father-in-law Paulinus. The philosopher brings up many Stoic principles on the nature of time, namely that men waste much of it in meaningless pursuits. According to the essay, nature gives man enough time to do what is really important and the individual must allot it properly. In general, time can be best used in the study of philosophy, according to Seneca. This essay has been carefully adapted into a contemporary form. Members Reviews: Important statement, with powerful insights. This is an important statement with many powerful insights. Though much more can be said about this subject, even to dispute some of Seneca's thoughts on the matter, it is worth the listen, which is just one hour. Terrible narration. Sorry I purchased this one! Would you try another book from Lucius Seneca and James Harris and/or Scott R. Smith? Not with this narrator, unfortunately. Would you be willing to try another one of Scott R. Smiths performances? No. I made the mistake of purchasing two at the same time. After listening to this title, I hoped the second would have shown some improvement - but that wasn't the case. Any additional comments? The narration actually makes me want to go back and read this one in print - so I could follow the author/translator's intent. Smith's inflection is good, but far too often doesn't relate to the sense of the text (disjointed sentences, misinterpretation of the flow from one thought to the next, and similar discontinuities). A lot of information on "stuff" This is a long winded lecture that takes you around and around. I can actually picture the author standing in Rome admit the grand coliseums droning on and on as the Romans did back in ancient times about his philosophy on life. About his take on what we should do and shouldn't do and how he interprets all things around him. I can picture the murmuring among the crowds as they shift about on their stone benches wondering how much longer before a slave can bring refreshments. While others nod and beam encouragement. And still others boo. The only thing he says in this long winded dysentery is Philosophy last longer then the human body and things built by man. I received this book at no charge in exchange for an honest review. Glad the lecture is over. Phew!! Insightful and Awakening Would you listen to On the Shortness of Life again? Why? Yes, loved the narration and concepts discussed which are eye-opening and make us appreciate how precious time really is. Have you listened to any of Scott R. Smiths other performances before? How does this one compare? Great narration! Loved the strong, powerful voice which guided the book into my mind. Any additional comments? This review copy audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost." Great Narration, and Enlightening Story What did you like best about this story? This is the shorter edition of De Brevitate Vitae (a moral essay written by Seneca the Younger in 49 AD) and is adopted for the contemporary reader. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Iliad-Audiobook/B005TJS450 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Author: Homer, Stephen Mitchell - translator Narrator: Alfred Molina Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 283 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The power and the beauty of The Iliad resound again across 2,700 years in Stephen Mitchell's exciting new translation, as if the lifeblood of its heroes Achilles and Patroclus, Hector and Priam flowed in every word. And we are there with them amid the horror and ecstasy of war, carried along by a poetry that lifts even the most devastating human events into the realm of the beautiful. Based on the recent, superb M.L. West edition of the Greek, this Iliad is more accessible and moving than any previous version. Whether it is his exciting recent version of Gilgamesh, with more than 150,000 copies sold, or his unmatched translation of the poet Rilke, still the standard after 29 years, or his Tao Te Ching, which has sold more than 900,000 copies and has itself been translated into six languages, Stephen Mitchell's books are international sensations. Now, thanks to his scholarship and poetic power, which re-creates the energy and simplicity, the speed, grace, and continual thrust and pull of the original, The Iliad's ancient story bursts vividly into new life and will reach an even larger audience of listeners. Please note: Book 10, recognized since ancient times as a later addition to the Iliad, has been omitted in this translation. Critic Reviews: Stephen Mitchells magnificent new translation of the Iliad reminds us that there is always a new and different way to read and interpret the great classics, and that they need to be reinvigorated from generation to generation, just as we need to be reminded that they are, however venerated, above all stories: exciting, full of life and great characters, in short great entertainment, not just great monuments of culture or the Western canon. Mr. Mitchell has accomplished this difficult feat wonderfully well, and produced a book which is a joy to read and an Iliad for this generation. (Michael Korda, D. Litt., author of Hero, Ike, and Ulysses S. Grant) "Stephen Mitchell has done a marvelous thing here: he has given fresh energy and poetic force to a work that perennially repays our attention. Without the Iliad the West would be a vastly poorer place; Homers achievement speaks to every successive generation with its unflinching understanding of the essential tragic nature of life. Mitchells translation is a grand accomplishment. (Jon Meacham, author of American Lion) "Mitchells wonderful new version of the Iliad is a worthy addition to his list of distinguished renditions of the classics. (Peter Matthiessen) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Homer) Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:26:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Iliad-Audiobook/B005TJS450 thebookvoice.com 16:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Author: Homer, Stephen Mitchell - translator Narrator: Alfred Molina Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 283 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The power and the beauty of The Iliad resound again across 2,700 years in Stephen Mitchell's exciting new translation, as if the lifeblood of its heroes Achilles and Patroclus, Hector and Priam flowed in every word. And we are there with them amid the horror and ecstasy of war, carried along by a poetry that lifts even the most devastating human events into the realm of the beautiful. Based on the recent, superb M.L. West edition of the Greek, this Iliad is more accessible and moving than any previous version. Whether it is his exciting recent version of Gilgamesh, with more than 150,000 copies sold, or his unmatched translation of the poet Rilke, still the standard after 29 years, or his Tao Te Ching, which has sold more than 900,000 copies and has itself been translated into six languages, Stephen Mitchell's books are international sensations. Now, thanks to his scholarship and poetic power, which re-creates the energy and simplicity, the speed, grace, and continual thrust and pull of the original, The Iliad's ancient story bursts vividly into new life and will reach an even larger audience of listeners. Please note: Book 10, recognized since ancient times as a later addition to the Iliad, has been omitted in this translation. Critic Reviews: Stephen Mitchells magnificent new translation of the Iliad reminds us that there is always a new and different way to read and interpret the great classics, and that they need to be reinvigorated from generation to generation, just as we need to be reminded that they are, however venerated, above all stories: exciting, full of life and great characters, in short great entertainment, not just great monuments of culture or the Western canon. Mr. Mitchell has accomplished this difficult feat wonderfully well, and produced a book which is a joy to read and an Iliad for this generation. (Michael Korda, D. Litt., author of Hero, Ike, and Ulysses S. Grant) "Stephen Mitchell has done a marvelous thing here: he has given fresh energy and poetic force to a work that perennially repays our attention. Without the Iliad the West would be a vastly poorer place; Homers achievement speaks to every successive generation with its unflinching understanding of the essential tragic nature of life. Mitchells translation is a grand accomplishment. (Jon Meacham, author of American Lion) "Mitchells wonderful new version of the Iliad is a worthy addition to his list of distinguished renditions of the classics. (Peter Matthiessen) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Author: Homer, Stephen Mitchell - translator Narrator: Alfred Molina Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-11 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 283 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The power and the beauty of The Iliad resound again across 2,700 years in Stephen Mitchell's exciting new translation, as if the lifeblood of its heroes Achilles and Patroclus, Hector and Priam flowed in every word. And we are there with them amid the horror and ecstasy of war, carried along by a poetry that lifts even the most devastating human events into the realm of the beautiful. Based on the recent, superb M.L. West edition of the Greek, this Iliad is more accessible and moving than any previous version. Whether it is his exciting recent version of Gilgamesh, with more than 150,000 copies sold, or his unmatched translation of the poet Rilke, still the standard after 29 years, or his Tao Te Ching, which has sold more than 900,000 copies and has itself been translated into six languages, Stephen Mitchell's books are international sensations. Now, thanks to his scholarship and poetic power, which re-creates the energy and simplicity, the speed, grace, and continual thrust and pull of the original, The Iliad's ancient story bursts vividly into new life and will reach an even larger audience of listeners. Please note: Book 10, recognized since ancient times as a later addition to the Iliad, has been omitted in this translation. Critic Reviews: Stephen Mitchells magnificent new translation of the Iliad reminds us that there is always a new and different way to read and interpret the great classics, and that they need to be reinvigorated from generation to generation, just as we need to be reminded that they are, however venerated, above all stories: exciting, full of life and great characters, in short great entertainment, not just great monuments of culture or the Western canon. Mr. Mitchell has accomplished this difficult feat wonderfully well, and produced a book which is a joy to read and an Iliad for this generation. (Michael Korda, D. Litt., author of Hero, Ike, and Ulysses S. Grant) "Stephen Mitchell has done a marvelous thing here: he has given fresh energy and poetic force to a work that perennially repays our attention. Without the Iliad the West would be a vastly poorer place; Homers achievement speaks to every successive generation with its unflinching understanding of the essential tragic nature of life. Mitchells translation is a grand accomplishment. (Jon Meacham, author of American Lion) "Mitchells wonderful new version of the Iliad is a worthy addition to his list of distinguished renditions of the classics. (Peter Matthiessen) Members Reviews: Mitchell's Translation is Brilliant Poetry I would love to write like a blast of a sudden squall whose strong five-beat rhythm can with light and thunder, churning the dark page into a fury, and countless words surge and toss on its pages, high-arched and white-capped, and crash down onto the Internets in endless ranks: just so did the translators charge in their ranks, each simile packed close together. Riveting I expected something more free-form from Stephen Mitchell, something hewing less closely to the original; I don't know why. What's here is spectacular: a disciplined, sustained march from the beginning to the tragic (and transcendent) end. It's one of the best verse translations of "The Iliad" I've ever read. You may have heard that there are "parts missing." True, but don't let that put you off. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Legendy-i-mify-Drevnej-Grecii-Vypusk-II-Greek-Myths-and-Legends-Volume-II-Audiobook/B00HNEIQRK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legendy i mify Drevnej Grecii, Vypusk II [Greek Myths and Legends, Volume II] Author: Nikolaj Kun Narrator: Artyom Karapetyan Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 01-03-14 Publisher: Cdcom Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Kniga Nikolaja Al'bertovicha Kuna, izvestnogo istorika i pedagoga, professora MGU, "Legendy i mify Drevnej Grecii" - samoe izvestnoe sobranie legend i predanij klassicheskogo jeposa. Jeto nastol'naja kniga dlja detej i vzroslyh ne tol'ko v nashej strane ee pereveli na mnogie jazyki mira eshhe pri zhizni avtora.Vo vtorom tome rasskazyvaetsja o puteshestvii argonavtov za zolotym runom, sobytijah Trojanskoj vojny i prikljuchenijah Odisseja v ego dolgom puteshestvii v rodnuju Itaku. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nikolaj Kun) Fri, 03 Jan 2014 10:46:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Legendy-i-mify-Drevnej-Grecii-Vypusk-II-Greek-Myths-and-Legends-Volume-II-Audiobook/B00HNEIQRK thebookvoice.com 11:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legendy i mify Drevnej Grecii, Vypusk II [Greek Myths and Legends, Volume II] Author: Nikolaj Kun Narrator: Artyom Karapetyan Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 01-03-14 Publisher: Cdcom Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Kniga Nikolaja Al'bertovicha Kuna, izvestnogo istorika i pedagoga, professora MGU, "Legendy i mify Drevnej Grecii" - samoe izvestnoe sobranie legend i predanij klassicheskogo jeposa. Jeto nastol'naja kniga dlja detej i vzroslyh ne tol'ko v nashej strane ee pereveli na mnogie jazyki mira eshhe pri zhizni avtora.Vo vtorom tome rasskazyvaetsja o puteshestvii argonavtov za zolotym runom, sobytijah Trojanskoj vojny i prikljuchenijah Odisseja v ego dolgom puteshestvii v rodnuju Itaku. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legendy i mify Drevnej Grecii, Vypusk II [Greek Myths and Legends, Volume II] Author: Nikolaj Kun Narrator: Artyom Karapetyan Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 01-03-14 Publisher: Cdcom Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Kniga Nikolaja Al'bertovicha Kuna, izvestnogo istorika i pedagoga, professora MGU, "Legendy i mify Drevnej Grecii" - samoe izvestnoe sobranie legend i predanij klassicheskogo jeposa. Jeto nastol'naja kniga dlja detej i vzroslyh ne tol'ko v nashej strane ee pereveli na mnogie jazyki mira eshhe pri zhizni avtora.Vo vtorom tome rasskazyvaetsja o puteshestvii argonavtov za zolotym runom, sobytijah Trojanskoj vojny i prikljuchenijah Odisseja v ego dolgom puteshestvii v rodnuju Itaku. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. Members Reviews: A good read This book is of good quality. The pages are nice and white and the fond is nice and dark---the contrast provides good readability. I'd recommend to a friend Four Stars Just like I remember, the book I had when I was a teenager. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Classics-A-Very-Short-Introduction-Audiobook/B00H1XVWFG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classics: A Very Short Introduction Author: Mary Beard, John Henderson Narrator: Julia Whelan Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 12-03-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: This Very Short Introduction to classics links a haunting temple on a lonely mountainside to the glory of ancient Greece and the grandeur of Rome, and to Classics within modern culture - from Jefferson and Byron to Asterix and Ben-Hur. We are all Classicists - we come into touch with the Classics daily: in our culture, politics, medicine, architecture, language, and literature. What are the true roots of these influences, however, and how do our interpretations of these aspects of the Classics differ from their original reception? This introduction to the Classics begins with a visit to the British Museum to view the frieze which once decorated the Apollo Temple at Bassae. Through these sculptures, John Henderson and Mary Beard prompt us to consider the significance of Classics as a means of discovery and enquiry, its value in terms of literature, philposophy, and culture, and its importance as a source of imagery. Editorial Reviews: In this introduction to the classics from Oxford University Press, authors Mary Beard and John Henderson take the Temple at Bassae as a launching point to discuss the architecture, language, literature, philosophy, politics, and culture of the ancient world. Beard is a professor of classics at the University of Oxford and the classics editor of the Times Literary Supplement, thus she infuses her book with an intimate love for ancient civilization and knowledge of how it influences modern culture. Audio performer Julia Whelan is not only an actress (Once and Again, The Secret Life of Zoey), but a scholar in her own right, and she brings a young, endearing, and sagacious tone to this illuminating work. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Beard) Tue, 03 Dec 2013 18:52:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Classics-A-Very-Short-Introduction-Audiobook/B00H1XVWFG thebookvoice.com 04:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classics: A Very Short Introduction Author: Mary Beard, John Henderson Narrator: Julia Whelan Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 12-03-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: This Very Short Introduction to classics links a haunting temple on a lonely mountainside to the glory of ancient Greece and the grandeur of Rome, and to Classics within modern culture - from Jefferson and Byron to Asterix and Ben-Hur. We are all Classicists - we come into touch with the Classics daily: in our culture, politics, medicine, architecture, language, and literature. What are the true roots of these influences, however, and how do our interpretations of these aspects of the Classics differ from their original reception? This introduction to the Classics begins with a visit to the British Museum to view the frieze which once decorated the Apollo Temple at Bassae. Through these sculptures, John Henderson and Mary Beard prompt us to consider the significance of Classics as a means of discovery and enquiry, its value in terms of literature, philposophy, and culture, and its importance as a source of imagery. Editorial Reviews: In this introduction to the classics from Oxford University Press, authors Mary Beard and John Henderson take the Temple at Bassae as a launching point to discuss the architecture, language, literature, philosophy, politics, and culture of the ancient world. Beard is a professor of classics at the University of Oxford and the classics editor of the Times Literary Supplement, thus she infuses her book with an intimate love for ancient civilization and knowledge of how it influences modern culture. Audio performer Julia Whelan is not only an actress (Once and Again, The Secret Life of Zoey), but a scholar in her own right, and she brings a young, endearing, and sagacious tone to this illuminating work. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classics: A Very Short Introduction Author: Mary Beard, John Henderson Narrator: Julia Whelan Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 12-03-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: This Very Short Introduction to classics links a haunting temple on a lonely mountainside to the glory of ancient Greece and the grandeur of Rome, and to Classics within modern culture - from Jefferson and Byron to Asterix and Ben-Hur. We are all Classicists - we come into touch with the Classics daily: in our culture, politics, medicine, architecture, language, and literature. What are the true roots of these influences, however, and how do our interpretations of these aspects of the Classics differ from their original reception? This introduction to the Classics begins with a visit to the British Museum to view the frieze which once decorated the Apollo Temple at Bassae. Through these sculptures, John Henderson and Mary Beard prompt us to consider the significance of Classics as a means of discovery and enquiry, its value in terms of literature, philposophy, and culture, and its importance as a source of imagery. Editorial Reviews: In this introduction to the classics from Oxford University Press, authors Mary Beard and John Henderson take the Temple at Bassae as a launching point to discuss the architecture, language, literature, philosophy, politics, and culture of the ancient world. Beard is a professor of classics at the University of Oxford and the classics editor of the Times Literary Supplement, thus she infuses her book with an intimate love for ancient civilization and knowledge of how it influences modern culture. Audio performer Julia Whelan is not only an actress (Once and Again, The Secret Life of Zoey), but a scholar in her own right, and she brings a young, endearing, and sagacious tone to this illuminating work. Members Reviews: The Cultural Importance of Classics This is a beautifully written and well read book that is very attractive in its contents. The title "Classics" is very ambiguous and could be taken in a variety of directions. The authors have chosen not to try to give an introductory survey of classical literature, art, history, archeology, etc., nor to overview classics as an academic field of study. They clearly know the subject matter well but have chosen to give an analysis - almost a meditation - on the importance of ancient Greece (and Rome) in the consciousness of western culture. The reflections are thoughtful, nuanced, and wide-ranging for such a short book. They start from one focus, the Temple of Apollo at Bassae in the mountains of Arcadia, and from that center connect threads to archeology, museum plundering, philosophy, literature, sculpture, romantic poetry, European painting, ancient Greek religion, social stratification, slavery, politics, sexuality, etc., Roman conquest, tourism ancient and modern, British imperialism, modern nationalist reclamation of artifacts, the construction of the modern psyche, and much more. It is an interesting journey. Good guide, terrible reading Is there anything you would change about this book? Wonderful book, cleverly and concisely structured to include a broad range of classical studies and disciplines. Sadly, for me personally, a book written by two British professors from British universities was marred by the jarring American accent it was read in! She read the book clinically and cleanly, with very little emotion or understanding of the nuances of the language. Really ruined what for me was a good read. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Final-Days-of-Socrates-Audiobook/B002UZJKO0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Final Days of Socrates Author: Plato Narrator: Ray Atherton, Donal Donnelly Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Plato recorded the final days of his mentor, Socrates, who was tried and condemned in Athens in 399 B.C. on trumped-up charges of being a heretic and corrupter of the young. This collection comprises 4 books: Euthyphro, in which Socrates engages Euthyphro in a debate on the steps of the courthouse where he is to stand trial, The Apology, in which Socrates argues on his own behalf, Crito, in which Socrates's friends and supporters visit him in prison and urge him to recant, and Phaedo, in which there is a debate on the destination of the soul, and, eventually, the philosopher's end. Editorial Reviews: Precocious children are often jokingly scolded for being too smart for their own good. For the Greek philosopher, Socrates, there was no joking when his punishment was levied. The great thinker proved to actually be too great a thinker, and thus was put on trial and sentenced to death. Here in four books, performed with a polished clarity by Ray Atherton and Donal Donnelly, are Plato's records of his mentor, Socrates', final days. These dialogues not only catalog the events of Socrates's end, but offer invaluable debate on piety, justice, and the soul. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Plato) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 15:60:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Final-Days-of-Socrates-Audiobook/B002UZJKO0 thebookvoice.com 06:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Final Days of Socrates Author: Plato Narrator: Ray Atherton, Donal Donnelly Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Plato recorded the final days of his mentor, Socrates, who was tried and condemned in Athens in 399 B.C. on trumped-up charges of being a heretic and corrupter of the young. This collection comprises 4 books: Euthyphro, in which Socrates engages Euthyphro in a debate on the steps of the courthouse where he is to stand trial, The Apology, in which Socrates argues on his own behalf, Crito, in which Socrates's friends and supporters visit him in prison and urge him to recant, and Phaedo, in which there is a debate on the destination of the soul, and, eventually, the philosopher's end. Editorial Reviews: Precocious children are often jokingly scolded for being too smart for their own good. For the Greek philosopher, Socrates, there was no joking when his punishment was levied. The great thinker proved to actually be too great a thinker, and thus was put on trial and sentenced to death. Here in four books, performed with a polished clarity by Ray Atherton and Donal Donnelly, are Plato's records of his mentor, Socrates', final days. These dialogues not only catalog the events of Socrates's end, but offer invaluable debate on piety, justice, and the soul. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Final Days of Socrates Author: Plato Narrator: Ray Atherton, Donal Donnelly Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Plato recorded the final days of his mentor, Socrates, who was tried and condemned in Athens in 399 B.C. on trumped-up charges of being a heretic and corrupter of the young. This collection comprises 4 books: Euthyphro, in which Socrates engages Euthyphro in a debate on the steps of the courthouse where he is to stand trial, The Apology, in which Socrates argues on his own behalf, Crito, in which Socrates's friends and supporters visit him in prison and urge him to recant, and Phaedo, in which there is a debate on the destination of the soul, and, eventually, the philosopher's end. Editorial Reviews: Precocious children are often jokingly scolded for being too smart for their own good. For the Greek philosopher, Socrates, there was no joking when his punishment was levied. The great thinker proved to actually be too great a thinker, and thus was put on trial and sentenced to death. Here in four books, performed with a polished clarity by Ray Atherton and Donal Donnelly, are Plato's records of his mentor, Socrates', final days. These dialogues not only catalog the events of Socrates's end, but offer invaluable debate on piety, justice, and the soul. Members Reviews: For your philosophy class The Last Days of Socrates. Probably getting it for a class. This is the one you need. Story of Socrates as he was imprisoned and refused to flee for he did not believe he was guilty of anything. Five Stars Great anthology, good translation Great book. Explains everything you need to know Great book. Explains everything you need to know. I recommend this to anyone who want to know more about Plato. Really great text! The story from this book is really great. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the text, and the essay I wrote after was rather poignant---it gives a lot to think about, and is very interesting overall. Go for it! There's a reason its still relevant after so long. Good! A little dry, but interesting. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Ethics-Audiobook/B002VA8M8O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ethics Author: Aristotle Narrator: Jim Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The book is one of the most influential ethical treatises of all time. Written in 350 BC, it identifies happiness as life's goal. How do we achieve this goal? Not through the satisfactions that come from pleasure, wealth, or fame. According to Aristotle, the true path to happiness lies in contemplation of philosophic truth. This is the only action through which humans can exercise their distinctively unique trait: the ability to reason. Begin your own search for ultimate truth by listening to the complete text of this monumental work of Western philosophy. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Aristotle) Thu, 11 Jan 2007 01:12:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Ethics-Audiobook/B002VA8M8O thebookvoice.com 10:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ethics Author: Aristotle Narrator: Jim Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The book is one of the most influential ethical treatises of all time. Written in 350 BC, it identifies happiness as life's goal. How do we achieve this goal? Not through the satisfactions that come from pleasure, wealth, or fame. According to Aristotle, the true path to happiness lies in contemplation of philosophic truth. This is the only action through which humans can exercise their distinctively unique trait: the ability to reason. Begin your own search for ultimate truth by listening to the complete text of this monumental work of Western philosophy. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ethics Author: Aristotle Narrator: Jim Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The book is one of the most influential ethical treatises of all time. Written in 350 BC, it identifies happiness as life's goal. How do we achieve this goal? Not through the satisfactions that come from pleasure, wealth, or fame. According to Aristotle, the true path to happiness lies in contemplation of philosophic truth. This is the only action through which humans can exercise their distinctively unique trait: the ability to reason. Begin your own search for ultimate truth by listening to the complete text of this monumental work of Western philosophy. Members Reviews: Tough but good This was not an easy book to listen to, but the narrator did an excellent job and it was worth the effort. Intelligent Would you consider the audio edition of Ethics to be better than the print version? Probably not because the reader was very monotone and at times difficult not to find uninterested. What other book might you compare Ethics to and why? All historical works and ancient society and how new societies were formed in their image. What three words best describe Jim Killaveys voice? Monotone, dull, lectures style If you could give Ethics a new subtitle, what would it be? Understanding societal differences. Any additional comments? Good book to get into especially if you want to further your understanding as to why society is how it is and possibly why it has become murky at best for humanity. A Pearl in the Mouth of Swine Is there anything you would change about this book? The reader. I don't know what style of reading this is but it sounds like someone reading a list of inventory:"But if the man acted under threat of _death,We would say he was _compelled,_Thus,He did not act on his _own."Where at the end of EVERY sequence the reader drops his voice. It is as if he were driving the sentence home, and then let of the gas after every few words. It is the style of reading the minister adopts when speaking at a funeral. It is difficult to detect Aristotle's sentence structure, and his meaning, under the heavy use of formalized speech pattern. The words above are my own. I don't mean to be making light of what Aristotle was saying, but I couldn't go back to find an example where the reader was especially tone-deaf.I don't hate Jim Killavey. I'm sure he is a nice guy. But after listening to him for several hours as he ham-fistedly chucks out the words of Aristotle like lifeless blocks of wood, I have started to develop a toxic buildup to his voice.At least he pronounces the words clearly. At least there is that. Who was your favorite character and why? Aristotle's Ethics has many highly useful insights that I will surely cherish for years to come. I'm almost fifty years old, yet this ancient book has expressed valuable life lessons and principles, in a manner that is clearer and more useful that most other books I have ever read. There is a large amount of Aristotelian ideas that are missing from our modern diologues, and we suffer from it. How did the narrator detract from the book? It takes some effort to ignore the reader's heavily stylized droning pace and tone. Just okay The title of my review says it all. This book was just okay, I really didn't care too much for the narrator. I think the book would have made for a better read. "Ethics (Unabridged)". The reader for this book is the worst. Very hard to listen to. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Odes-of-Horace-Audiobook/B002V8L38C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Odes of Horace Author: Horace Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-07 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: His brilliant expression and astonishing acumen continue to amaze readers today, either in their original Latin or in innumerable worldwide translations. Shakespeare's debt to Horace is incalculable, and it is difficult to read his Sonnets today without immediately being reminded of the famous Odes. Horace, born in 65 B.C. in the southeastern region of Hellenized Italy, was the son of a freedman of modest means. In the civil war between Antony and Octavian, he threw in his lot with Antony and fled along with the rest upon their defeat at Phillipi in 42 B.C. His subsequent discovery by Maecenas and eventual rehabilitation with the Augustan regime was one of history's most fortunate reconciliations. The works of Horace include the Odes, Epodes, Satires, Epistles, and various other fragments and hymns. His gentle nature and free-flowing mind produced some of the world's supremely great poetry, and his legacy to Latin letters is assured for as long as civilization itself remains. Horace died in 8 B.C., just a few short weeks after his beloved patron, Maecenas. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Horace) Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:37:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Odes-of-Horace-Audiobook/B002V8L38C thebookvoice.com 04:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Odes of Horace Author: Horace Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-07 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: His brilliant expression and astonishing acumen continue to amaze readers today, either in their original Latin or in innumerable worldwide translations. Shakespeare's debt to Horace is incalculable, and it is difficult to read his Sonnets today without immediately being reminded of the famous Odes. Horace, born in 65 B.C. in the southeastern region of Hellenized Italy, was the son of a freedman of modest means. In the civil war between Antony and Octavian, he threw in his lot with Antony and fled along with the rest upon their defeat at Phillipi in 42 B.C. His subsequent discovery by Maecenas and eventual rehabilitation with the Augustan regime was one of history's most fortunate reconciliations. The works of Horace include the Odes, Epodes, Satires, Epistles, and various other fragments and hymns. His gentle nature and free-flowing mind produced some of the world's supremely great poetry, and his legacy to Latin letters is assured for as long as civilization itself remains. Horace died in 8 B.C., just a few short weeks after his beloved patron, Maecenas. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Odes of Horace Author: Horace Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 11-13-07 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: His brilliant expression and astonishing acumen continue to amaze readers today, either in their original Latin or in innumerable worldwide translations. Shakespeare's debt to Horace is incalculable, and it is difficult to read his Sonnets today without immediately being reminded of the famous Odes. Horace, born in 65 B.C. in the southeastern region of Hellenized Italy, was the son of a freedman of modest means. In the civil war between Antony and Octavian, he threw in his lot with Antony and fled along with the rest upon their defeat at Phillipi in 42 B.C. His subsequent discovery by Maecenas and eventual rehabilitation with the Augustan regime was one of history's most fortunate reconciliations. The works of Horace include the Odes, Epodes, Satires, Epistles, and various other fragments and hymns. His gentle nature and free-flowing mind produced some of the world's supremely great poetry, and his legacy to Latin letters is assured for as long as civilization itself remains. Horace died in 8 B.C., just a few short weeks after his beloved patron, Maecenas. Members Reviews: The Odes of Horace The translation is remarkable. It is both powerful and elegant. Muscular and refined. There is an excellent introduction, which states that the translation is faithful to the original. This translation leaves others in the dust. My appreciation of Horace has totally changed. Also, the reading is perfect. His voice gives the poems the majesty they deserve. Perfection nearly perfected This is the most perfect translation of Horace imaginable (so good W.H. Auden did not dare try to top it) and it is read beautifully -- NEARLY perfectly. I am a new, raving fan of Charlton Griffin (having just finished his reading of Ovid) and adore his reading here too. One tiny flaw: Griffin seems to miss some of the incredibly subtle rhythms and rhymes that Michie miraculously creates. But absolute perfection is far too much to expect of any reader and Griffin is awfully darn close to achieving miracles himself. A solid 5-star performance well worth listening to again and again. Wonderful reading of a great poet As listeners of audio literature know, the voice of the narrator and the quality of the recording are two elements which matter greatly in determining the enjoyment of the piece. This edition of Horace's ODES hits the mark on both accounts. Charlton Griffen's voice is rich, clear and suitably evocative for the task at hand, and the sound quality is clear and consistent. The translator (James Michie) is one of the important interpreters of Horace in English and has given us a wonderful translation here. And so the team of translator, narrator and audio engineer make this a welcome production for those who love Horace. One positive technical feature of note is that the piece divides into 6 separate tracks on my iPod, whereas my iTunes library simply provides the piece as a single 4 hr. and 18 min. track. The separate tracks make navigation among the different 'books' of the ODES a bit easier. All in all, an excellent purchase. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-History-of-Rome-Volume-2-Books-6-10-Audiobook/B0041TN9PY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of Rome, Volume 2: Books 6 - 10 Author: Titus Livy Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-10 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Livy continues his magnificent epic, with Rome in complete ruin after the Gallic invasion and sack of the city in 310 B.C. Led by Camillus, one of Rome's great heroic patricians, the city regains her self-confidence and once more becomes the leader of the Latin people. Painstakingly rebuilding alliances, forging friendships, cementing relations among her own people, and fighting endless wars, Rome soon becomes the dominant power among the fractious Italic tribes on the Latin plain. For 50 years, the Romans maintain political and economic stability while pursuing an aggressive stance toward the other, more distant, warlike Italic peoples. Rome is under constant threat of invasion from many quarters and her disciplined soldiers are kept in perfect training. And they need to be. After many decades, the Romans finally manage to conquer the Etruscans and the mighty Samnites, at last bringing most of the Italian peninsula under their control. Livy's The History of Rome continues in an additional four volumes. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Titus Livy) Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:51:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-History-of-Rome-Volume-2-Books-6-10-Audiobook/B0041TN9PY thebookvoice.com 13:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of Rome, Volume 2: Books 6 - 10 Author: Titus Livy Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-10 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Livy continues his magnificent epic, with Rome in complete ruin after the Gallic invasion and sack of the city in 310 B.C. Led by Camillus, one of Rome's great heroic patricians, the city regains her self-confidence and once more becomes the leader of the Latin people. Painstakingly rebuilding alliances, forging friendships, cementing relations among her own people, and fighting endless wars, Rome soon becomes the dominant power among the fractious Italic tribes on the Latin plain. For 50 years, the Romans maintain political and economic stability while pursuing an aggressive stance toward the other, more distant, warlike Italic peoples. Rome is under constant threat of invasion from many quarters and her disciplined soldiers are kept in perfect training. And they need to be. After many decades, the Romans finally manage to conquer the Etruscans and the mighty Samnites, at last bringing most of the Italian peninsula under their control. Livy's The History of Rome continues in an additional four volumes. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of Rome, Volume 2: Books 6 - 10 Author: Titus Livy Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-10 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Livy continues his magnificent epic, with Rome in complete ruin after the Gallic invasion and sack of the city in 310 B.C. Led by Camillus, one of Rome's great heroic patricians, the city regains her self-confidence and once more becomes the leader of the Latin people. Painstakingly rebuilding alliances, forging friendships, cementing relations among her own people, and fighting endless wars, Rome soon becomes the dominant power among the fractious Italic tribes on the Latin plain. For 50 years, the Romans maintain political and economic stability while pursuing an aggressive stance toward the other, more distant, warlike Italic peoples. Rome is under constant threat of invasion from many quarters and her disciplined soldiers are kept in perfect training. And they need to be. After many decades, the Romans finally manage to conquer the Etruscans and the mighty Samnites, at last bringing most of the Italian peninsula under their control. Livy's The History of Rome continues in an additional four volumes. Members Reviews: Titus Livius Patavinus comes alive!!!! What made the experience of listening to The History of Rome, Volume 2: Books 6 - 10 the most enjoyable? Charlton Griffin's performance brings out the triumphs, disasters, religious rites, the plebeian successions, Patrician condescension, arrogance, and daring. The struggles of the kings of Rome, the patrician dominance, and finally the inclusion of the plebeians after the reorganization of the Roman Republic is vivid, captivating, and exciting. Charlton Griffin's narration is as splendid, possibly even better than his performance of Polybius's Rome and the Mediterranean vol. 1 and 2. Would you recommend The History of Rome, Volume 2: Books 6 - 10 to your friends? Why or why not? I would recommend the text for its overall dialogue and for the information which can be gained about the Carthaginians, Latins, Volscians, Sabines, Gauls, and other peoples. It is a well rounded history, of which most of the history is uncorroborated, but the majesty in which the history is written and narrated makes up for any of those shortcomings (concerning the story, not actual history). This, of course means caveat emptor...buyer beware. If you love history for history's sake, then you will love it!!!! Have you listened to any of Charlton Griffins other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes I have, and it is as good as any other performance I have heard from Charlton. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? All of it!!!! Any additional comments? I will continue to purchase any books that are narrated by Charlton Griffin. Thank you Mr. Griffin. Terrible performance Is there anything you would change about this book? I wish somebody else would be reader of Greek and Roman literature and ancient history. Charlton Griffin is terrible What did you like best about this story? It is a classics. Enough said. What didnt you like about Charlton Griffins performance? He does with great consequence mispronounce almost all Roman terms and names. Considering how many titles he is reader of it is astonishing that he has not learned something so fundamental https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Odyssey-Audiobook/B002V1OOJ4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Odyssey Author: Homer, Ian Johnston - translator Narrator: Anton Lesser Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 06-11-07 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Trojan War is over, and Odysseus, the cunning King of Ithaca, sets out for home, his wife Penelope, and his son, Telemachus. It proves a long, 10-year journey, fraught with dangers. Critic Reviews: "In the front of all poetry stands the poetry of [ancient Greece], and in its foremost rank stand the epics of Homer." (Andrew Lang, Homer and the Epic) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Homer) Mon, 11 Jun 2007 15:59:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Odyssey-Audiobook/B002V1OOJ4 thebookvoice.com 12:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Odyssey Author: Homer, Ian Johnston - translator Narrator: Anton Lesser Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 06-11-07 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Trojan War is over, and Odysseus, the cunning King of Ithaca, sets out for home, his wife Penelope, and his son, Telemachus. It proves a long, 10-year journey, fraught with dangers. Critic Reviews: "In the front of all poetry stands the poetry of [ancient Greece], and in its foremost rank stand the epics of Homer." (Andrew Lang, Homer and the Epic) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Odyssey Author: Homer, Ian Johnston - translator Narrator: Anton Lesser Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 06-11-07 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Trojan War is over, and Odysseus, the cunning King of Ithaca, sets out for home, his wife Penelope, and his son, Telemachus. It proves a long, 10-year journey, fraught with dangers. Critic Reviews: "In the front of all poetry stands the poetry of [ancient Greece], and in its foremost rank stand the epics of Homer." (Andrew Lang, Homer and the Epic) Members Reviews: Great Adventure Awesome listen. I have always wanted to read the book. Listening to it really get's a person into the story. I'm waiting to rub some olive oil on my skin and I am now a Zeus fearing man.LOL Great story. A Classic A great way to get to know this classic, Anton Lesser is excellent as narrator and the story is thrilling. Phrases such as 'Wine dark sea' and 'His words had wings' are set into context and the actions of the Gods are brought to life in this vivid retelling of The Odyssey. This is a classic in every sense of the word. Wonderful This audio book has excellent narration and it is obviously a classic tale. Highly recommended. His words had wings No idea what that means; but you will hear it 10,000 times. Wow - those Greeks knew how to have a good whinge; and - wow - Homer's world is utterly bereft of morality. Shrewd Odysseus is surely one of the least likable heroes in the canon. I had read this previously and was expecting something more serious . . . - but this was highly enjoyable and actual comedy gold in some places. Full credit to the narrator and translator for making this so enjoyable. Highly recommended. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Aeneid-Audiobook/B002V1A9UW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Aeneid Author: Virgil Narrator: Paul Schofield, Jill Balcon, Toby Stephens, Geraldine Fitzgerald, John McAndrew, Stephen Thorne Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 08-06-07 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Virgil's Aeneid, one of the greatest classical poems, tells the story of Aeneas, son of Anchises, after the fall of Troy. 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: Rome. This great poem, in a modern translation by Cecil Day Lewis, is superbly read by the great classical actor Paul Scofield, with Jill Balcon. Featuring classical music. Editorial Reviews: You don't have to be a classical scholar to appreciate this intense and atmospheric dramatization of Virgil's famous Aeneid, the story of how Aeneas, fleeing his home city of Troy, eventually, after many trials and tribulations, makes it to Italy, where he becomes the father of the Roman race. Actors Paul Schofield, Jill Balcon, Toby Stephens, Geraldine Fitzgerald, John McAndrew, and Stephen Thorne provide stirring performances, each capturing in his or her own way the timeless lyricism of this unforgettable epic, accentuating both the emotional and metric rhythms of this enthralling text. This ensemble cast truly does justice to Virgil's elegant and affecting prose, rendering it accessible to even the least poetically inclined listener. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Virgil) Mon, 06 Aug 2007 15:12:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Aeneid-Audiobook/B002V1A9UW thebookvoice.com 05:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Aeneid Author: Virgil Narrator: Paul Schofield, Jill Balcon, Toby Stephens, Geraldine Fitzgerald, John McAndrew, Stephen Thorne Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 08-06-07 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Virgil's Aeneid, one of the greatest classical poems, tells the story of Aeneas, son of Anchises, after the fall of Troy. 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: Rome. This great poem, in a modern translation by Cecil Day Lewis, is superbly read by the great classical actor Paul Scofield, with Jill Balcon. Featuring classical music. Editorial Reviews: You don't have to be a classical scholar to appreciate this intense and atmospheric dramatization of Virgil's famous Aeneid, the story of how Aeneas, fleeing his home city of Troy, eventually, after many trials and tribulations, makes it to Italy, where he becomes the father of the Roman race. Actors Paul Schofield, Jill Balcon, Toby Stephens, Geraldine Fitzgerald, John McAndrew, and Stephen Thorne provide stirring performances, each capturing in his or her own way the timeless lyricism of this unforgettable epic, accentuating both the emotional and metric rhythms of this enthralling text. This ensemble cast truly does justice to Virgil's elegant and affecting prose, rendering it accessible to even the least poetically inclined listener. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Aeneid Author: Virgil Narrator: Paul Schofield, Jill Balcon, Toby Stephens, Geraldine Fitzgerald, John McAndrew, Stephen Thorne Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 08-06-07 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Virgil's Aeneid, one of the greatest classical poems, tells the story of Aeneas, son of Anchises, after the fall of Troy. 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: Rome. This great poem, in a modern translation by Cecil Day Lewis, is superbly read by the great classical actor Paul Scofield, with Jill Balcon. Featuring classical music. Editorial Reviews: You don't have to be a classical scholar to appreciate this intense and atmospheric dramatization of Virgil's famous Aeneid, the story of how Aeneas, fleeing his home city of Troy, eventually, after many trials and tribulations, makes it to Italy, where he becomes the father of the Roman race. Actors Paul Schofield, Jill Balcon, Toby Stephens, Geraldine Fitzgerald, John McAndrew, and Stephen Thorne provide stirring performances, each capturing in his or her own way the timeless lyricism of this unforgettable epic, accentuating both the emotional and metric rhythms of this enthralling text. This ensemble cast truly does justice to Virgil's elegant and affecting prose, rendering it accessible to even the least poetically inclined listener. Members Reviews: 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. 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! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Politics-Audiobook/B002V018YO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Politics Author: Aristotle Narrator: Jim Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Politics is the second half of a single treatise by Aristotle (384 B.C.E - 322 B.C.E.), Ethics being the first. Both deal with one and the same subject: what Aristotle calls the philosophy of human affairs. He also refers to it as political science and social science. Aristotle collected and studied the constitutions of over 150 city states before writing his Politics. (P)1990 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: "Every state is a community of some kind, and every community is established with a view to some good; for mankind always act in order to obtain that which they think good," writes Greek philosopher Aristotle in the first line of his authoritative treatise Politics, in which he examines human affairs. The text is the culmination of his research on more than 150 city states and their constitutions. Jim Killaveys solemn and clear voice complements the weighty material, making it easy to digest. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Aristotle) Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:09:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Politics-Audiobook/B002V018YO thebookvoice.com 08:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Politics Author: Aristotle Narrator: Jim Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Politics is the second half of a single treatise by Aristotle (384 B.C.E - 322 B.C.E.), Ethics being the first. Both deal with one and the same subject: what Aristotle calls the philosophy of human affairs. He also refers to it as political science and social science. Aristotle collected and studied the constitutions of over 150 city states before writing his Politics. (P)1990 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: "Every state is a community of some kind, and every community is established with a view to some good; for mankind always act in order to obtain that which they think good," writes Greek philosopher Aristotle in the first line of his authoritative treatise Politics, in which he examines human affairs. The text is the culmination of his research on more than 150 city states and their constitutions. Jim Killaveys solemn and clear voice complements the weighty material, making it easy to digest. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Politics Author: Aristotle Narrator: Jim Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Politics is the second half of a single treatise by Aristotle (384 B.C.E - 322 B.C.E.), Ethics being the first. Both deal with one and the same subject: what Aristotle calls the philosophy of human affairs. He also refers to it as political science and social science. Aristotle collected and studied the constitutions of over 150 city states before writing his Politics. (P)1990 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: "Every state is a community of some kind, and every community is established with a view to some good; for mankind always act in order to obtain that which they think good," writes Greek philosopher Aristotle in the first line of his authoritative treatise Politics, in which he examines human affairs. The text is the culmination of his research on more than 150 city states and their constitutions. Jim Killaveys solemn and clear voice complements the weighty material, making it easy to digest. Members Reviews: Withstood the test of time It's almost hard to believe this book, which is still relevant today, was written so long ago. A classic book that has definitely withstood the test of time. Do Not Buy The narrator was so bad I simply couldn't listen to more than a few minutes. I ended up buying the same title with a different narrator and loved it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Enchiridion-Adapted-for-the-Contemporary-Reader-Epictetus-Audiobook/B071GRGTXW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Enchiridion: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader (Epictetus) Author: Epictetus, James Harris Narrator: Jason Sprenger Format: Unabridged Length: 46 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-17 Publisher: James Harris Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Enchiridion or Manual of Epictetus (Enchiridion is Greek for "that which is held in the hand") is a short manual of stoic ethical advice compiled by the Greek philosopher Epictetus. This manual has been carefully adapted into modern English to allow for easy listening. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Epictetus) Fri, 16 Jun 2017 15:49:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Enchiridion-Adapted-for-the-Contemporary-Reader-Epictetus-Audiobook/B071GRGTXW thebookvoice.com 00:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Enchiridion: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader (Epictetus) Author: Epictetus, James Harris Narrator: Jason Sprenger Format: Unabridged Length: 46 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-17 Publisher: James Harris Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Enchiridion or Manual of Epictetus (Enchiridion is Greek for "that which is held in the hand") is a short manual of stoic ethical advice compiled by the Greek philosopher Epictetus. This manual has been carefully adapted into modern English to allow for easy listening. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Enchiridion: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader (Epictetus) Author: Epictetus, James Harris Narrator: Jason Sprenger Format: Unabridged Length: 46 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-17 Publisher: James Harris Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Enchiridion or Manual of Epictetus (Enchiridion is Greek for "that which is held in the hand") is a short manual of stoic ethical advice compiled by the Greek philosopher Epictetus. This manual has been carefully adapted into modern English to allow for easy listening. Members Reviews: Interesting Perspective A collection of quotes and sayings on stoic philosophy. At times this book felt a little impactical and outdated other times it provided quality information. The believes are neither good nor bad if you see it just as it is. Simplicity at it's finest really. A how to manual for living a practical tranquil life. Examples that aren't difficult to understand on social manners, taking care of our bodies, and not stressing about things we can't control. By practicing these teachings we are less likely to be vulnerable to undesired emotions and chaos. I requested this book in exchange for my honest unbiased review. I think that the pleasant narration and thought provoking POV make this book worth listening to. Peace of mind from the 2nd century Any additional comments? tl;dr: seeking peace of mind? Listen to this. Not once, and not quickly. Really listen. "It's not even an hour long, how great can it be? I'm glad I got it for free, who would pay for this?" Thought naive me. Wikipedia calls The Enchiridion "a short manual of Stoic ethical advice" which is more than an understatement. This is a distillation of how to be at peace through Stoicism, a Greco-Roman philosophy which is superficially identical to Buddhism. The Enchiridion lays out a set of simple principles and examples which would take a decade of dedication to master, if not a lifetime. Every few sentences could be their own chapter or their own book or their own set of books. In fact, you could pick any one of these over 50 chapters and find a self-help book on the shelves right now dedicated to that single chapter's idea. And that 300-page self-help book would swear they found the one secret to inner peace. Not a single moment is difficult to understand; only difficult to live out. The arcane language has been stripped away and I imagine that this plain language is how it was intended to be heard long ago. The slow, deliberate narration is exactly what this kind of text deserves. This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review. Good! Good narration and much easier to understand adaptation for this classic. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. The fact that I was gifted this book had no influence over my opinion of it He was ignorant of my other faults The Enchiridion is a short collection of Epictetus' writings, full of practical advice for daily life. First published almost two millennia ago, most of it is still straightforward and still directly applicable. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Apologia-di-Socrate-The-Apology-of-Socrates-Audiobook/B00BU6J9L4 Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: Apologia di Socrate [The Apology of Socrates] Autore: Plato Narratore: Gabriele Marchesini, Emanuele Marchesini Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 21 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 03-16-13 Editore: Quondam Valutazioni: 5 su 5 su 4 voti Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: Chi è più sapiente? Colui che dice di sapere o colui che sa di non sapere? Su questo bivio del pensiero Socrate ha fondato la sua vita e imposta ora la sua autodifesa: stringente, appassionante, inoppugnabile. La fine è nota. E tuttavia Socrate non perde la sua forza: perché anche la morte può essere un'avventura, di silenzio o di conversazione. Dalle voci di Gabriele Marchesini (Socrate) e Emanuele Marchesini (Meleto), nella traduzione classica di Francesco Acri, un capolavoro della filosofia e della letteratura, disegnato in una prosa limpidissima. Per i secoli a venire, la difesa del giusto di fronte all'ingiustizia. Tracklist, credits e molto altro su quondamaudiobooks.com. Ideato da RavennaPoesia. Una produzione Quondam & Parametri Musicali. Who is wiser? The man who says he knows or the man who knows he does not know? On this crossroads of thought, Socrates founded his life and bases his self-defense here: cogent, engrossing, indisputable. The end is known. Socrates, however, does not lose his strength: because even death can be an adventure, of silence or conversation. From Gabriele Marchesini's (Socrates) and Emanuele Marchesini's (Meletus) voices, in Francesco Acri's classic translation, a masterpiece of philosophy and literature, drawn in a crystal clear prose. For the oncoming centuries, the defense of the just before injustice. Tracklist, credits, and much more at quondamaudiobooks.com. Created by RavennaPoesia. A Quondam & Parametri Musicali production. Please note: This audiobook is in Italian. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Plato) Sat, 16 Mar 2013 23:51:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Apologia-di-Socrate-The-Apology-of-Socrates-Audiobook/B00BU6J9L4 thebookvoice.com 01:21:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: Apologia di Socrate [The Apology of Socrates] Autore: Plato Narratore: Gabriele Marchesini, Emanuele Marchesini Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 21 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 03-16-13 Editore: Quondam Valutazioni: 5 su 5 su 4 voti Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: Chi è più sapiente? Colui che dice di sapere o colui che sa di non sapere? Su questo bivio del pensiero Socrate ha fondato la sua vita e imposta ora la sua autodifesa: stringente, appassionante, inoppugnabile. La fine è nota. E tuttavia Socrate non perde la sua forza: perché anche la morte può essere un'avventura, di silenzio o di conversazione. Dalle voci di Gabriele Marchesini (Socrate) e Emanuele Marchesini (Meleto), nella traduzione classica di Francesco Acri, un capolavoro della filosofia e della letteratura, disegnato in una prosa limpidissima. Per i secoli a venire, la difesa del giusto di fronte all'ingiustizia. Tracklist, credits e molto altro su quondamaudiobooks.com. Ideato da RavennaPoesia. Una produzione Quondam & Parametri Musicali. Who is wiser? The man who says he knows or the man who knows he does not know? On this crossroads of thought, Socrates founded his life and bases his self-defense here: cogent, engrossing, indisputable. The end is known. Socrates, however, does not lose his strength: because even death can be an adventure, of silence or conversation. From Gabriele Marchesini's (Socrates) and Emanuele Marchesini's (Meletus) voices, in Francesco Acri's classic translation, a masterpiece of philosophy and literature, drawn in a crystal clear prose. For the oncoming centuries, the defense of the just before injustice. Tracklist, credits, and much more at quondamaudiobooks.com. Created by RavennaPoesia. A Quondam & Parametri Musicali production. Please note: This audiobook is in Italian. Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Titolo: Apologia di Socrate [The Apology of Socrates] Autore: Plato Narratore: Gabriele Marchesini, Emanuele Marchesini Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 21 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 03-16-13 Editore: Quondam Valutazioni: 5 su 5 su 4 voti Categoria: Classics, Greek & Roman Riepilogo Editore: Chi è più sapiente? Colui che dice di sapere o colui che sa di non sapere? Su questo bivio del pensiero Socrate ha fondato la sua vita e imposta ora la sua autodifesa: stringente, appassionante, inoppugnabile. La fine è nota. E tuttavia Socrate non perde la sua forza: perché anche la morte può essere un'avventura, di silenzio o di conversazione. Dalle voci di Gabriele Marchesini (Socrate) e Emanuele Marchesini (Meleto), nella traduzione classica di Francesco Acri, un capolavoro della filosofia e della letteratura, disegnato in una prosa limpidissima. Per i secoli a venire, la difesa del giusto di fronte all'ingiustizia. Tracklist, credits e molto altro su quondamaudiobooks.com. Ideato da RavennaPoesia. Una produzione Quondam & Parametri Musicali. Who is wiser? The man who says he knows or the man who knows he does not know? On this crossroads of thought, Socrates founded his life and bases his self-defense here: cogent, engrossing, indisputable. The end is known. Socrates, however, does not lose his strength: because even death can be an adventure, of silence or conversation. From Gabriele Marchesini's (Socrates) and Emanuele Marchesini's (Meletus) voices, in Francesco Acri's classic translation, a masterpiece of philosophy and literature, drawn in a crystal clear prose. For the oncoming centuries, the defense of the just before injustice. Tracklist, credits, and much more at quondamaudiobooks.com. Created by RavennaPoesia. A Quondam & Parametri Musicali production. Please note: This audiobook is in Italian. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Plato-On-Love-Audiobook/B004EK62A4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plato: On Love Author: Plato Narrator: Robin Field Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-10 Publisher: Mission Audio Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Plato's dialogue in the Symposium, which has as its topic the subject of love, explores the idea of love as a means of ascent to contemplation of the Divine. For Plato, generally, to love other human beings is to direct one's mind to love of Divinity. One proceeds from recognition of another's beauty to appreciation of Beauty as it exists apart from any individual, to consideration of Divinity, the source of Beauty, to love of Divinity. Influential, particularly in Victorian England, Platos thoughts On Love are timelessly presented in this fresh recording. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Plato) Wed, 01 Dec 2010 04:11:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Plato-On-Love-Audiobook/B004EK62A4 thebookvoice.com 02:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plato: On Love Author: Plato Narrator: Robin Field Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-10 Publisher: Mission Audio Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Plato's dialogue in the Symposium, which has as its topic the subject of love, explores the idea of love as a means of ascent to contemplation of the Divine. For Plato, generally, to love other human beings is to direct one's mind to love of Divinity. One proceeds from recognition of another's beauty to appreciation of Beauty as it exists apart from any individual, to consideration of Divinity, the source of Beauty, to love of Divinity. Influential, particularly in Victorian England, Platos thoughts On Love are timelessly presented in this fresh recording. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plato: On Love Author: Plato Narrator: Robin Field Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-10 Publisher: Mission Audio Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Plato's dialogue in the Symposium, which has as its topic the subject of love, explores the idea of love as a means of ascent to contemplation of the Divine. For Plato, generally, to love other human beings is to direct one's mind to love of Divinity. One proceeds from recognition of another's beauty to appreciation of Beauty as it exists apart from any individual, to consideration of Divinity, the source of Beauty, to love of Divinity. Influential, particularly in Victorian England, Platos thoughts On Love are timelessly presented in this fresh recording. Members Reviews: Not the book I wanted. I thought it was the Plato on love collection of dialogues edited by c. d. C. Reeve, that includes lysis, symposium, phaedo, and a few other works, but this recording only has symposium (which is not what I was looking for). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Histories-Audiobook/B078C82XDV Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Histories Author: Herodotus Narrator: Alastair Cameron Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-17 Publisher: A.R.N. Publications Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: When it comes to classic literature, Histories by Herodotus is one of the masterpieces. In this classic, Herodotus tells of how a group of Greek states banded together to defeat the mighty Persian Empire. Throughout the story, Herodotus includes colorful descriptions of Egypt, as well as tales of lake dwellers in Europe and even a dog that can heal the ill and ants that dig gold from the earth. Although the line between fact and legend is blurred in this account, Herodotus does provide some interesting insight into the way ancient Greeks viewed the world around them. Born in Halicarnassus in about the fifth century, Herodotus is known as the father of history. He was the first person known to collect and record history in a systematic way. Although there are questions as to the accuracy of his histories, Herodotuss accounts do provide snapshots of that time period in history. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Herodotus) Thu, 30 Nov 2017 02:32:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Histories-Audiobook/B078C82XDV thebookvoice.com 27:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Histories Author: Herodotus Narrator: Alastair Cameron Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-17 Publisher: A.R.N. Publications Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: When it comes to classic literature, Histories by Herodotus is one of the masterpieces. In this classic, Herodotus tells of how a group of Greek states banded together to defeat the mighty Persian Empire. Throughout the story, Herodotus includes colorful descriptions of Egypt, as well as tales of lake dwellers in Europe and even a dog that can heal the ill and ants that dig gold from the earth. Although the line between fact and legend is blurred in this account, Herodotus does provide some interesting insight into the way ancient Greeks viewed the world around them. Born in Halicarnassus in about the fifth century, Herodotus is known as the father of history. He was the first person known to collect and record history in a systematic way. Although there are questions as to the accuracy of his histories, Herodotuss accounts do provide snapshots of that time period in history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Histories Author: Herodotus Narrator: Alastair Cameron Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-17 Publisher: A.R.N. Publications Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: When it comes to classic literature, Histories by Herodotus is one of the masterpieces. In this classic, Herodotus tells of how a group of Greek states banded together to defeat the mighty Persian Empire. Throughout the story, Herodotus includes colorful descriptions of Egypt, as well as tales of lake dwellers in Europe and even a dog that can heal the ill and ants that dig gold from the earth. Although the line between fact and legend is blurred in this account, Herodotus does provide some interesting insight into the way ancient Greeks viewed the world around them. Born in Halicarnassus in about the fifth century, Herodotus is known as the father of history. He was the first person known to collect and record history in a systematic way. Although there are questions as to the accuracy of his histories, Herodotuss accounts do provide snapshots of that time period in history. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Odyssey-CliffsNotes-Audiobook/B004S7P6ZK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Odyssey: CliffsNotes Author: Stanley P. Baldwin, M.A. Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 03-16-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The CliffsNotes study guide on Homer's Odyssey supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, and critical commentaries, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work. This study guide was written with the assumption that you have read the Odyssey. Reading a literary work doesnt mean that you immediately grasp the major themes and devices used by the author; this study guide will help supplement your reading to be sure you get all you can from Homer's Odyssey. CliffsNotes Review tests your comprehension of the original text and reinforces learning with questions and answers, practice projects, and more. For further information on Homer and the Odyssey, check out the CliffsNotes Resource Center at www.cliffsnotes.com. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stanley P. Baldwin) Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:32:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Odyssey-CliffsNotes-Audiobook/B004S7P6ZK thebookvoice.com 03:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Odyssey: CliffsNotes Author: Stanley P. Baldwin, M.A. Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 03-16-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The CliffsNotes study guide on Homer's Odyssey supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, and critical commentaries, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work. This study guide was written with the assumption that you have read the Odyssey. Reading a literary work doesnt mean that you immediately grasp the major themes and devices used by the author; this study guide will help supplement your reading to be sure you get all you can from Homer's Odyssey. CliffsNotes Review tests your comprehension of the original text and reinforces learning with questions and answers, practice projects, and more. For further information on Homer and the Odyssey, check out the CliffsNotes Resource Center at www.cliffsnotes.com. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Odyssey: CliffsNotes Author: Stanley P. Baldwin, M.A. Narrator: Dan John Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 03-16-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The CliffsNotes study guide on Homer's Odyssey supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, and critical commentaries, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work. This study guide was written with the assumption that you have read the Odyssey. Reading a literary work doesnt mean that you immediately grasp the major themes and devices used by the author; this study guide will help supplement your reading to be sure you get all you can from Homer's Odyssey. CliffsNotes Review tests your comprehension of the original text and reinforces learning with questions and answers, practice projects, and more. For further information on Homer and the Odyssey, check out the CliffsNotes Resource Center at www.cliffsnotes.com. Members Reviews: Easy read, but small font. Super easy read. Book was in great condition. Font is a bit small, however. I don't have bad eyesight and I was squinting a bit. Still worth it to help me pass the class!! Five Stars Understandable. Five Stars Helped daughter with school project Five Stars good good quality. good as new fast ship. good quality. good as new. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Odyssey-Audiobook/B003707UXK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Odyssey Author: Homer, A. T. Murray - translator Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-10 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 100 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Odyssey is the greatest adventure story ever written, and one of the great epic masterpieces of Western literature For almost 3,000 years, it has been a storehouse of ancient Greek folklore and myth. It is also our very first novel, if we think of it in terms of romantic plot development, realistic characterizations, frequent change of scene, and heroic dramatic devices. These elements continue to make it far more popular than its kindred piece, The Iliad. No other character in world literature has inspired as many literary works as Odysseus ("Ulysses" in Latin). The story concerns an incident in the Trojan War and the difficulties of its hero, Odysseus, as he attempts to reach his home. Although possessing courage, stamina and power, it is his powerful mind that ultimately enables him to reach his destination and slay his adversaries. Odysseus is the very model of the worldly, well-traveled, persevering man. With his diplomacy, quick wit, and shrewd resourcefulness, he survives one catastrophe and set-back after another. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Homer) Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:11:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Odyssey-Audiobook/B003707UXK thebookvoice.com 16:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Odyssey Author: Homer, A. T. Murray - translator Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-10 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 100 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Odyssey is the greatest adventure story ever written, and one of the great epic masterpieces of Western literature For almost 3,000 years, it has been a storehouse of ancient Greek folklore and myth. It is also our very first novel, if we think of it in terms of romantic plot development, realistic characterizations, frequent change of scene, and heroic dramatic devices. These elements continue to make it far more popular than its kindred piece, The Iliad. No other character in world literature has inspired as many literary works as Odysseus ("Ulysses" in Latin). The story concerns an incident in the Trojan War and the difficulties of its hero, Odysseus, as he attempts to reach his home. Although possessing courage, stamina and power, it is his powerful mind that ultimately enables him to reach his destination and slay his adversaries. Odysseus is the very model of the worldly, well-traveled, persevering man. With his diplomacy, quick wit, and shrewd resourcefulness, he survives one catastrophe and set-back after another. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Odyssey Author: Homer, A. T. Murray - translator Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 02-04-10 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 100 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Odyssey is the greatest adventure story ever written, and one of the great epic masterpieces of Western literature For almost 3,000 years, it has been a storehouse of ancient Greek folklore and myth. It is also our very first novel, if we think of it in terms of romantic plot development, realistic characterizations, frequent change of scene, and heroic dramatic devices. These elements continue to make it far more popular than its kindred piece, The Iliad. No other character in world literature has inspired as many literary works as Odysseus ("Ulysses" in Latin). The story concerns an incident in the Trojan War and the difficulties of its hero, Odysseus, as he attempts to reach his home. Although possessing courage, stamina and power, it is his powerful mind that ultimately enables him to reach his destination and slay his adversaries. Odysseus is the very model of the worldly, well-traveled, persevering man. With his diplomacy, quick wit, and shrewd resourcefulness, he survives one catastrophe and set-back after another. Members Reviews: Fantastic Audio Reading by Griffin! Charlton Griffin's reading of this fantastic story is nearly unbelievable! He makes a wonderful story even better. His voice is very pleasing to the ear, and his theatrical performance is the best I've listened to. I will certainly purchase most other books by him. The deep thundering voices he gives to the Cyclops and other monsters in this tale will make you listen to it more than once. The Muses music at chapter transitions really add a nice touch as well. Thank you Mr Griffin! - Carl (Michigan, USA) My Favorite Odyssey Audible didn't mention who the translator was but when I input the first line into Google I found it linked to Augustus Taber Murray on Wikipedia. I have been trying to find for years a version of the Odyssey that I liked as much as I do most translations of the Iliad. In this reading of an obscure translation, which I listened to while I was working, I finally found what I wanted. I love action and fantasy and I had always thought that was the best reason to read this work. This time, I was more impressed by the character of the heroes and their women: their code of honor, their hospitality and generosity, their adaptability to the decrees of fate or the operation of chance, their competitiveness, their cruelty to men, women, and children, their loyalties and betrayals. I've read that the Odyssey was the first great adventure story but I think one could say that it was the first psychological novel. Charlton Griffin was terrific when he read the narration and the men's voices. I always imagined that Homer's warriors spoke like this. He wasn't at all convincing when doing the women's voices. I wish Audio Connoisseur had used a woman narrator. The original homecoming story If you could sum up The Odyssey in three words, what would they be? seminal, relevant, human What was one of the most memorable moments of The Odyssey? Most of the famous scenes often depicted in dramatic retellings take up but a small part of the text That may disappoint many, but take heart, The most memorable parts involve the characterization, timeless themes, and how relatable the characters remain across nearly three millennia. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Republic-Audiobook/B002V1CNQA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Republic Author: Plato Narrator: Bruce Alexander Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-00 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 240 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: In The Republic, Plato tackles the big issues of the state and the individual: how the state should be ruled, and by whom; and the way the individual should lead his life - and why. Plato casts Socrates in the role of the leader and teacher in this carefully-reasoned enquiry held in association with the students of his circle. Yet despite the rigor of the argument - the need for a philosopher-king; the need for just behavior by all - the beneficient humanity of Socrates and the poetic imagination of Plato are vividly apparent. The lively quality of the dialogue can be clearly appreciated in this new translation by Tom Griffith. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Plato) Fri, 07 Jul 2000 11:10:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Republic-Audiobook/B002V1CNQA thebookvoice.com 04:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Republic Author: Plato Narrator: Bruce Alexander Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-00 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 240 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: In The Republic, Plato tackles the big issues of the state and the individual: how the state should be ruled, and by whom; and the way the individual should lead his life - and why. Plato casts Socrates in the role of the leader and teacher in this carefully-reasoned enquiry held in association with the students of his circle. Yet despite the rigor of the argument - the need for a philosopher-king; the need for just behavior by all - the beneficient humanity of Socrates and the poetic imagination of Plato are vividly apparent. The lively quality of the dialogue can be clearly appreciated in this new translation by Tom Griffith. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Republic Author: Plato Narrator: Bruce Alexander Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-00 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 240 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: In The Republic, Plato tackles the big issues of the state and the individual: how the state should be ruled, and by whom; and the way the individual should lead his life - and why. Plato casts Socrates in the role of the leader and teacher in this carefully-reasoned enquiry held in association with the students of his circle. Yet despite the rigor of the argument - the need for a philosopher-king; the need for just behavior by all - the beneficient humanity of Socrates and the poetic imagination of Plato are vividly apparent. The lively quality of the dialogue can be clearly appreciated in this new translation by Tom Griffith. Members Reviews: One of the best book ever written! Period. The audiobook is beautifully narrated by Bruce Alexander and respects the original ancient Greek version. Plato himself would have been happy by this interpretation. The Republic By Plato What is the nature of human beings? of things which transcend the human condition? Plato's Republic is necessary for anyone who wishes to think well, to understand well. Contemplating this book over time will help simplify and clarify the way you understand the world. This book is good for anyone with a thoughtful and inquisitive nature. Even the thoughtful subjectivist is bound to consider the eternal and transcending nature of truth, to reconsider the limitations of truth in the physical world. What is Justice? What is the Good? What is the nature of humans...what is the one thing that sets us apprt from animals? Are all men equal? What is the difference between laborers and rulers? What is the Good Life? This classical text calls up intriguing questions thinkers wonder at every day. Excellent for those who wish to rule or think well...executives, government officials, students. Sheds light on the foundation of Western thought and civilization. Like a Perfect piece of music One of the best books written and when combined with an excellent reader; it is like a perfect piece of music, just right. I read this book before, yet only after I heard it read by Bruce Alexander, I understood the excellence of Plato?s writings, just the right amount of notes. It is just perfect! Now I will be looking forward to more books read by Bruce Alexander. Nadia In my one year affair with the iPod, I listen to more then 50 books and this one is among the top three I recommend. Yup, another five star review Just wish to add another positive review to this book. A couple of previous reviewers mentioned that since this is an abridged version, it detracted from the original meaning. That might be true and it is good to know. I'll just add that I had not had any experience with the original version and still thought this to be an excellent audio book. The narrator does a great job with the conversations in the book. It is usually very clear and easy to tell, just by his voice, when he has switched to a different speaker. Well done Those looking for exposure to Plato will find this abridged version of The Republic a good starting point. The translation is modern and the reader's voice is well suited for the task. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Art-of-Love-Audiobook/B00GC5BOC0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Art of Love Author: Rolfe Humphries (translator), Ovid Narrator: Tim Lundeen Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Humphries has rendered (Ovid's) love poetry with conspicuous success into English which is neither obtrusively colloquial nor awkwardly antique. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rolfe Humphries (translator)) Fri, 01 Nov 2013 10:25:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Art-of-Love-Audiobook/B00GC5BOC0 thebookvoice.com 07:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Art of Love Author: Rolfe Humphries (translator), Ovid Narrator: Tim Lundeen Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Humphries has rendered (Ovid's) love poetry with conspicuous success into English which is neither obtrusively colloquial nor awkwardly antique. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Art of Love Author: Rolfe Humphries (translator), Ovid Narrator: Tim Lundeen Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Humphries has rendered (Ovid's) love poetry with conspicuous success into English which is neither obtrusively colloquial nor awkwardly antique. Members Reviews: The art of love. It's a beautiful thing This is a beautiful love story continuation of the Terrell sisters of Virginia and the African men they are destined to love. Afiya`s life and love is art and she meets Ibra Diop at her sisters wedding. There is an instant attraction that is acknowledged but no pursuit...until later. This love transcends continents, traditions~ cultural and personal, bitter exes and family interference. The makings for a great love story if the love prevails. Add this to your collection, along with the others, and you will be happy you found out. (3RW TEAM YELLOW REVIEW) Art Lover Safaa has done it again. If you read "A Foreign Affair & Passionate Encounter" you will not be disappointed in "The Art of Love" this book is wondering. I could not put this book down! I read it over a weekend. I was so absorbed in it! It was so sweet and make me feel so proud to be an African-American woman. Each character is rich in detail. I look forward to the next novel. Safaa, job well done! Ibra is a DROP DEAD GOOD LOOKING MAN, and he loved him some Afiya. Those Terell sister are something else, when they guy fall they fall hard. Another thing I like is once the guys realize that are in love with those Terell sister they are unstoppable. THE LOVE SCENE ARE HOT..........You will enjoy them. Every time her book come I always go back and start from the beginning and this time will be no different. I will be reading AFA & EP again. I am hoping Safaa will write about Kera (Ibra sister) & maybe Brad. Can't wait to see what she is going to do with Adana story. Thanks Louise Just have fun with it. A seemingly tongue-in-cheek imitation didactic poem on seduction and love-making. The poem reads like an instruction manual, but Ovid uses the form of a love poem and numerous digressions to enhance the humour. However, he does make some strong points about how both sexes use deception in courtship (a woman's pleasure adds to the overall enjoyment of love-making, etc.) making one think that he wanted to educate while deflecting criticism by taking the humourous approach. It didn't work, apparently, as he was soon aftewards exiled. Regarding the Folio Society edition with James Michie's translation and Grahame Baker's illustrations - this is an excellent form for this work. The translation respects the form of the original poem without adhering so strictly as to loose the free-wheeling fun of the message. And Baker's illustrations capture the 'look and feel' of erotic art contemporary to Ovid. A highly desirable English edition of this ancient work. Just have fun with it. A seemingly tongue-in-cheek imitation didactic poem on seduction and love-making. The poem reads like an instruction manual, but Ovid uses the form of a love poem and numerous digressions to enhance the humour. However, he does make some strong points about how both sexes use deception in courtship (a woman's pleasure adds to the overall enjoyment of love-making, etc.) making one think that he wanted to educate while deflecting criticism by taking the humourous approach. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Jason-and-the-Golden-Fleece-Audiobook/B073BZ6TZV Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jason and the Golden Fleece Subtitle: The Argonautica Author: Apollonius of Rhodes Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-17 Publisher: Ukemi Audiobooks Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: 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. In the hands of Apollonius, these are far from one-dimensional figures of ancient myth. Jason is a very human hero, forced to undertake the quest by a vengeful ruler, and though he leads a ship full of heroes - Heracles, Peleus, Caster and Polydeuces among them - he has moments of doubt and prevarication which he has to overcome in order to ultimately grasp the Golden Fleece. And Medea, a virgin witch possessing consummate skill with spells and an ability to be cruel, is shown here with some sympathy, for she is under the sway of the immortals Hera and Athena. Succumbing to their machinations and Eros's arrow, she finds herself on a dangerous path, flouting the will of her powerful father Aeetes, King of the Colchians, to help the Argonauts. And then there is the ship itself, Argo, wrought with the help of Athena to survive the challenges of a distant voyage past Scylla and Charybdis into the Black Sea. Apollonius weaves plot and poetry, courage and boldness, tenderness and sympathy, to fashion one of the greatest monuments of Western literature. R. C. Seaton's classic translation has been considerably revised for this recording by Nicolas Soames, and it is read with verve by Jonathan Keeble. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Apollonius of Rhodes) Tue, 27 Jun 2017 14:40:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Jason-and-the-Golden-Fleece-Audiobook/B073BZ6TZV thebookvoice.com 06:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jason and the Golden Fleece Subtitle: The Argonautica Author: Apollonius of Rhodes Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-17 Publisher: Ukemi Audiobooks Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: 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. In the hands of Apollonius, these are far from one-dimensional figures of ancient myth. Jason is a very human hero, forced to undertake the quest by a vengeful ruler, and though he leads a ship full of heroes - Heracles, Peleus, Caster and Polydeuces among them - he has moments of doubt and prevarication which he has to overcome in order to ultimately grasp the Golden Fleece. And Medea, a virgin witch possessing consummate skill with spells and an ability to be cruel, is shown here with some sympathy, for she is under the sway of the immortals Hera and Athena. Succumbing to their machinations and Eros's arrow, she finds herself on a dangerous path, flouting the will of her powerful father Aeetes, King of the Colchians, to help the Argonauts. And then there is the ship itself, Argo, wrought with the help of Athena to survive the challenges of a distant voyage past Scylla and Charybdis into the Black Sea. Apollonius weaves plot and poetry, courage and boldness, tenderness and sympathy, to fashion one of the greatest monuments of Western literature. R. C. Seaton's classic translation has been considerably revised for this recording by Nicolas Soames, and it is read with verve by Jonathan Keeble. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jason and the Golden Fleece Subtitle: The Argonautica Author: Apollonius of Rhodes Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-17 Publisher: Ukemi Audiobooks Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: 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. In the hands of Apollonius, these are far from one-dimensional figures of ancient myth. Jason is a very human hero, forced to undertake the quest by a vengeful ruler, and though he leads a ship full of heroes - Heracles, Peleus, Caster and Polydeuces among them - he has moments of doubt and prevarication which he has to overcome in order to ultimately grasp the Golden Fleece. And Medea, a virgin witch possessing consummate skill with spells and an ability to be cruel, is shown here with some sympathy, for she is under the sway of the immortals Hera and Athena. Succumbing to their machinations and Eros's arrow, she finds herself on a dangerous path, flouting the will of her powerful father Aeetes, King of the Colchians, to help the Argonauts. And then there is the ship itself, Argo, wrought with the help of Athena to survive the challenges of a distant voyage past Scylla and Charybdis into the Black Sea. Apollonius weaves plot and poetry, courage and boldness, tenderness and sympathy, to fashion one of the greatest monuments of Western literature. R. C. Seaton's classic translation has been considerably revised for this recording by Nicolas Soames, and it is read with verve by Jonathan Keeble. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Iliad-Audiobook/B0036I72HW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Author: Homer Narrator: Anthony Quayle Format: Abridged Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-08 Publisher: Saland Publishing Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The author intended it to be heard, as delivered by a bard or rhapsode who had made the presentation of Greek epic poetry his profession, and who had command of the vocal resources and the dramatic power to move his audience. This recording, even allowing for the difference between English and Greek, provides an experience closer to that experienced by the ancient audience. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Homer) Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:59:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Iliad-Audiobook/B0036I72HW thebookvoice.com 00:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Author: Homer Narrator: Anthony Quayle Format: Abridged Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-08 Publisher: Saland Publishing Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The author intended it to be heard, as delivered by a bard or rhapsode who had made the presentation of Greek epic poetry his profession, and who had command of the vocal resources and the dramatic power to move his audience. This recording, even allowing for the difference between English and Greek, provides an experience closer to that experienced by the ancient audience. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Author: Homer Narrator: Anthony Quayle Format: Abridged Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-08 Publisher: Saland Publishing Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The author intended it to be heard, as delivered by a bard or rhapsode who had made the presentation of Greek epic poetry his profession, and who had command of the vocal resources and the dramatic power to move his audience. This recording, even allowing for the difference between English and Greek, provides an experience closer to that experienced by the ancient audience. Members Reviews: In short: In 2015, this is the best translation to get. Before I begin, a disclaimer. This review is not written to help you decide whether to read the Iliad. It is to help you decide which translation of the Iliad to choose. In short: In 2015, this is the best translation to get. Get it in paper, not Kindle. Peter Green states in the introduction that he is following in the footsteps of Lattimore, to preserve as much of the poem in Greek--wording, sentence structure, meter, and so on--in English, but to also make it declaimable. It is a translation to be read aloud. Thus, it is also a challenge to Fagles's translation, among whose virtues is how well it works as an audiobook. To review, there are several major verse modern translations of the Iliad. Lattimore's is closest to the original Greek, and for undergraduate work can substitute for the original well enough. There is the Fagles translation, in modern free verse, is wonderful to read aloud. The Fagles Odyssey was on Selected Shorts once, and for a long time after I insisted that there was no other worthwhile contemporary translation of Homer. I swore by it. Lombardo's translation is pretty common in colleges because of the price and the slangy presentation. Then there is Fitzgerald, which some swear by, but Fitzgerald's translation is loose with the Greek and mannered and fey in its English. It even translates Odysseus as "Ulysses," a sure sign that fidelity to the Greek is not worth the translator's trouble. I am missing some others, I'm sure. So let us begin at the beginning. In the Greek, the Iliad has "Îá¿ÎÎÎ áÎÎÎÎ ÎÎá ÎÎÎÎÏÎÎÎÏ áÏÎÎá¿Î¿Ï" Quite literally, "Rage! sing goddess of the son of Peleus Achilles." Îá¿ÎÎÎ means, more or less, the anger that engenders revenge, rage, wrath, anger are all ok to some degree. (It's complicated, an entire scholarly treatise is written on the meaning of the word.) Green gives, "Wrath, goddess, sing of Achilles Peleus's son's [/ wrath]." Fagles gives "Rage--Goddess sing the rage of Peleus's son Achilles." Lattimore gives "Sing, goddess, the anger of Peleus' son Achilleus." Green and Fagles are right to put the first word first. This is poetry, after all, the order of the words matter, the first especially. The first word is the theme of the poem, the way it is directed first against Agamemnon, then toward the Trojans, and then tempered for a common moment of humanity, is the internal trajectory of the whole epic. Wrath might be best of all, since it conveys that it is anger in a sense that is unfamiliar to modern readers. Once, in my second year of taking Greek, I was told that there was no use of literal translations. Take it far enough, and you wind up with a textbook on how to read the book in the original Greek. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-History-of-Rome-Volume-3-Books-21-25-Audiobook/B004WLBXTA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of Rome, Volume 3: Books 21-25 Author: Titus Livy Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-11 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The incredible saga of Hannibal and his invasion of Italy in 218 B.C. is the subject of this third volume of Livy's magnificent history. As only Livy can describe it, we are swept into the era of the Second Punic War and given a ringside view of the leadership of both sides. The stirring account of Hannibal crossing the Alps, the brutal description of Cannae, and the relentless Roman siege of Syracuse are some of the highlights of this remarkable story. Never has the undaunted courage of the Roman soldier been more fully accounted for, and never has the language of history been more dramatically set down as it has in the searing pages of Titus Livy. The Hannibalic War lives on in this mighty epic of ancient literary history. Livy's The History of Rome continues in an additional three volumes. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Titus Livy) Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:37:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-History-of-Rome-Volume-3-Books-21-25-Audiobook/B004WLBXTA thebookvoice.com 14:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of Rome, Volume 3: Books 21-25 Author: Titus Livy Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-11 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The incredible saga of Hannibal and his invasion of Italy in 218 B.C. is the subject of this third volume of Livy's magnificent history. As only Livy can describe it, we are swept into the era of the Second Punic War and given a ringside view of the leadership of both sides. The stirring account of Hannibal crossing the Alps, the brutal description of Cannae, and the relentless Roman siege of Syracuse are some of the highlights of this remarkable story. Never has the undaunted courage of the Roman soldier been more fully accounted for, and never has the language of history been more dramatically set down as it has in the searing pages of Titus Livy. The Hannibalic War lives on in this mighty epic of ancient literary history. Livy's The History of Rome continues in an additional three volumes. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of Rome, Volume 3: Books 21-25 Author: Titus Livy Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-11 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The incredible saga of Hannibal and his invasion of Italy in 218 B.C. is the subject of this third volume of Livy's magnificent history. As only Livy can describe it, we are swept into the era of the Second Punic War and given a ringside view of the leadership of both sides. The stirring account of Hannibal crossing the Alps, the brutal description of Cannae, and the relentless Roman siege of Syracuse are some of the highlights of this remarkable story. Never has the undaunted courage of the Roman soldier been more fully accounted for, and never has the language of history been more dramatically set down as it has in the searing pages of Titus Livy. The Hannibalic War lives on in this mighty epic of ancient literary history. Livy's The History of Rome continues in an additional three volumes. Members Reviews: Haste is improvident and blind. "But in war nothing is so slight as not at times to bring about a great result." - Livy, Book XXV. xviii 3 Book 21 (Second Punic War begins) & Book 22 (Hannibal at Cannae) Livy's books 21 and 22 (221-216 BC).are a jump from book 10 to book 21. Lost to us now are books 11-20. We do have the summaries, but somewhere fire, apathy, lazy scribes, or bookworms have disappeared the First Punic war period, etc. Sad. My older brother (RIP) loved Hannibal. Loved him enough he wanted to name his son Hannibal (thank gods for prudent wives). Anyway, Books 21-30 focus on Rome's 2nd Punic War(s) with Hannibal. Yes, elephants. Yes, Alps. Yes, Battle of Cannae. Here are some of his best lines from Book 21 and Book 22: "Never was the same nature more adaptable to things the most diverse -- obedience and command" (Book XXI, iv 3) "We bring you here both war and peace; choose which you will!" (Book XXI, xviii 13). "And I fear nothing more than this, that when you have fought, it may seem to have been the Alps that conquered Hannibal" (Book XXI, xl 10). "Their position, he said, was one from which vows and supplications to the gods could not extricate them, but only their only their own brave exertions:" (Book XXII, iv 2). "For himself, he would not anticipate, before they ripened, those plans with which circumstances provided men but which men could not well impose on circumstances." (Book XXII, xxxviii 11). ------------------------------------------------------------------- Book 23 (Campanians revolt) & Book 24 (War against the Syracusans) & Book 25 (The Fall of Syracuse) Books 23 through 25 (216-212 BC). details the post-Cannae battles, spread between Greece, Spain, Italy, and Sicily. Hannibal always seems one day, one step, one coin-flip away from destroying Rome, but somehow MOST of the alliances stay. The elites in the cities allied to Rome seem more inclined to Rome, while much of the populace seems to favor Hannibal. My favorite part of this book is the details concerning the "unrivaled art" of Archimedes' many defense of the walls and fortifications of Syracuse - and eventually -- the needless death of Archimedes. The fall of Syracuse is one of those war-time events that has long-term, significant impact on the world. Much of Roman fascination with Greek culture came as a direct result of the sack of Syracuse. Anyway, again I love a good war story and the Second Punic War has to be one of the top 10 most influential and interesting wars. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Apology-of-Socrates-Adapted-for-the-Contemporary-Reader-Audiobook/B076VYMTF6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Apology of Socrates: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader Author: Plato Narrator: Michael T Downey Format: Unabridged Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-17 Publisher: James Harris Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Apology of Socrates, by Plato, is the dialogue that presents the speech of legal self-defense, which Socrates presented at his trial for corruption in 399 BC. Specifically, The Apology of Socrates is a defense against the charges of "corrupting the young" and "not believing in the gods which the city believes in, but in other gods which are unknown" to Athens. The Apology of Socrates is the dialogue that depicts the trial, written by Plato, who details the final days of the philosopher Socrates. This book has been carefully adapted into modern English to allow for easy listening. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Plato) Mon, 30 Oct 2017 19:11:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Apology-of-Socrates-Adapted-for-the-Contemporary-Reader-Audiobook/B076VYMTF6 thebookvoice.com 00:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Apology of Socrates: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader Author: Plato Narrator: Michael T Downey Format: Unabridged Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-17 Publisher: James Harris Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Apology of Socrates, by Plato, is the dialogue that presents the speech of legal self-defense, which Socrates presented at his trial for corruption in 399 BC. Specifically, The Apology of Socrates is a defense against the charges of "corrupting the young" and "not believing in the gods which the city believes in, but in other gods which are unknown" to Athens. The Apology of Socrates is the dialogue that depicts the trial, written by Plato, who details the final days of the philosopher Socrates. This book has been carefully adapted into modern English to allow for easy listening. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Apology of Socrates: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader Author: Plato Narrator: Michael T Downey Format: Unabridged Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-30-17 Publisher: James Harris Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Apology of Socrates, by Plato, is the dialogue that presents the speech of legal self-defense, which Socrates presented at his trial for corruption in 399 BC. Specifically, The Apology of Socrates is a defense against the charges of "corrupting the young" and "not believing in the gods which the city believes in, but in other gods which are unknown" to Athens. The Apology of Socrates is the dialogue that depicts the trial, written by Plato, who details the final days of the philosopher Socrates. This book has been carefully adapted into modern English to allow for easy listening. Members Reviews: This was wonderfully done and well delivered. The narration pace bothered me. I sped it up and it was much better. The narrator did a great job. Even if it was a bit slow. This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review. Interesting Insight into Plato's Mind Where does The Apology of Socrates: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? For this type of thing, this ranks very highly for me. It's a quick listen at under an hour and I actually sped it up a bit too. It's cool to get a snapshot of someone's mindset so long ago directly from them, and the nuggets of wisdom within make this a highly recommended book. What about Michael T Downeys performance did you like? The narrator is very clear - which is why I could speed it up and it was fine. Any additional comments? I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher. I was unaware Socrates was this level of troll.... Good god, this book was freaking hilarious. Slightly depressing knowing how Socrates ended his life shortly after this happened, but the amount of burns he lays down before going out is simply wonderful. This is the second book I have heard from Michael Downey and I think he did head and shoulders better in this one, which is saying something as I did enjoy his last work as well. If your considering this book I would highly recommend giving it a try. I received this book in return for a fair and honest review. Good! Fantastic narration for this classic! I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. The fact that I was gifted this book had no influence over my opinion of it A Life Unexamined Is Not Worth Living Platos telling of Socrates trial for corrupting the youth and not believing in the correct gods. Socrates argued logically this was not correct and at the same made it clear those who believed themselves to be wise were not. Clearly letting his accusers what he thought of them. He gave his opinion of people who put riches above learning and of uses the famous quote...A life unexamined is not worth living. Many things he addresses are relevant today. The narrator was perfect, it was listening to play. Great voice, great intonation timing and emotion https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Platos-Crito-Audiobook/B01CO30QKE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plato's Crito Author: Plato Narrator: Ray Childs Format: Unabridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-16 Publisher: Agora, New Internet Technologies Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Athenian court has found Socrates guilty and sentenced him to death. While he is waiting to be executed, his friend, Crito, comes to the prison to persuade him to escape and go into exile. Socrates responds by examining the essence of law and community, probing the various kinds of law and making distinctions that go far beyond the particular issue of whether or not Socrates should escape. © Agora Publications biacuaduc@gmail.com (Plato) Fri, 01 Apr 2016 11:37:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Platos-Crito-Audiobook/B01CO30QKE thebookvoice.com 00:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plato's Crito Author: Plato Narrator: Ray Childs Format: Unabridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-16 Publisher: Agora, New Internet Technologies Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Athenian court has found Socrates guilty and sentenced him to death. While he is waiting to be executed, his friend, Crito, comes to the prison to persuade him to escape and go into exile. Socrates responds by examining the essence of law and community, probing the various kinds of law and making distinctions that go far beyond the particular issue of whether or not Socrates should escape. © Agora Publications Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Plato's Crito Author: Plato Narrator: Ray Childs Format: Unabridged Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-16 Publisher: Agora, New Internet Technologies Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: The Athenian court has found Socrates guilty and sentenced him to death. While he is waiting to be executed, his friend, Crito, comes to the prison to persuade him to escape and go into exile. Socrates responds by examining the essence of law and community, probing the various kinds of law and making distinctions that go far beyond the particular issue of whether or not Socrates should escape. © Agora Publications Members Reviews: Bravo! Even when silently reading Plato, Mr. Childs' voice as Socrates resonates in my mind. Bravo! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Georgics-Audiobook/B002V1JADE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Georgics Author: Virgil Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 05-21-07 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Virgil used the Greek poet Hesiod as his guide for describing why the cheerful acceptance of laboring on a farm was salutary. (Hesiod's Works and Days is an attempt by the poet to explain to an estranged brother why his work on the family farm would make him a better person.) As for an understanding of one's place in the universe, Virgil used as his model the Epicurean philosophy in the poetry of his fellow Roman, Lucretius. But although Virgil absorbed the incredible poetry of both Hesiod and Lucretius, he did not copy them. His work is entirely his own. The Georgics is an amazing synthesis of the scientific and the spiritual, which continues to amaze us to this day. This great poem is organized into four parts, or books. Its ostensible subject is farming and the correct seasons for the various chores of the farmer: the cultivation of vines and the planting of trees, farm animals and their diseases, and, finally, how to care for bees. Though Virgil claims that his aim is to teach, the real result is to inspire us with the genius of his poetic ability. Critic Reviews: "The best poem of the best poet." (John Dryden) "The most accomplished work of poetry." (Michel de Montaigne) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Virgil) Mon, 21 May 2007 04:29:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Georgics-Audiobook/B002V1JADE thebookvoice.com 03:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Georgics Author: Virgil Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 05-21-07 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Virgil used the Greek poet Hesiod as his guide for describing why the cheerful acceptance of laboring on a farm was salutary. (Hesiod's Works and Days is an attempt by the poet to explain to an estranged brother why his work on the family farm would make him a better person.) As for an understanding of one's place in the universe, Virgil used as his model the Epicurean philosophy in the poetry of his fellow Roman, Lucretius. But although Virgil absorbed the incredible poetry of both Hesiod and Lucretius, he did not copy them. His work is entirely his own. The Georgics is an amazing synthesis of the scientific and the spiritual, which continues to amaze us to this day. This great poem is organized into four parts, or books. Its ostensible subject is farming and the correct seasons for the various chores of the farmer: the cultivation of vines and the planting of trees, farm animals and their diseases, and, finally, how to care for bees. Though Virgil claims that his aim is to teach, the real result is to inspire us with the genius of his poetic ability. Critic Reviews: "The best poem of the best poet." (John Dryden) "The most accomplished work of poetry." (Michel de Montaigne) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Georgics Author: Virgil Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 05-21-07 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Virgil used the Greek poet Hesiod as his guide for describing why the cheerful acceptance of laboring on a farm was salutary. (Hesiod's Works and Days is an attempt by the poet to explain to an estranged brother why his work on the family farm would make him a better person.) As for an understanding of one's place in the universe, Virgil used as his model the Epicurean philosophy in the poetry of his fellow Roman, Lucretius. But although Virgil absorbed the incredible poetry of both Hesiod and Lucretius, he did not copy them. His work is entirely his own. The Georgics is an amazing synthesis of the scientific and the spiritual, which continues to amaze us to this day. This great poem is organized into four parts, or books. Its ostensible subject is farming and the correct seasons for the various chores of the farmer: the cultivation of vines and the planting of trees, farm animals and their diseases, and, finally, how to care for bees. Though Virgil claims that his aim is to teach, the real result is to inspire us with the genius of his poetic ability. Critic Reviews: "The best poem of the best poet." (John Dryden) "The most accomplished work of poetry." (Michel de Montaigne) Members Reviews: Awesome! What made the experience of listening to The Georgics the most enjoyable? A great opening essay will set this version apart. There are also the musical intros and the amazing voice of the narrator. I could listen to this once a week and not get tired of it. For classics junkies! This isn't on a par with his Aeneid, but for those interested in hard-to-find classics audiobooks, Virgil's Georgics is a must. Narrator Charlton Griffin is always a pleasure to hear. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Modern-Scholar-Audiobook/B002VAA9EY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar Subtitle: Monsters, Gods, and Heroes: Approaching the Epic in Literature Author: Timothy Shutt Narrator: Timothy Shutt Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: From the very outset in the West - from the time of Homer himself in about 750 BCE - the epic has been the most highly regarded of literary genres. It is rivaled only by tragedy, which arose a bit more than two centuries later, as the most respected, the most influential, and, from a slightly different vantage point, the most prestigious mode of addressing the human condition in literary terms. The major epics are the big boys, the works that, from the very outset, everyone had heard of and everyone knew, at least by reputation. They are the works that had the most profound and most enduring cultural influence. And they are very much with us still, some more than others, but all - or all the most successful ones - are more or less firmly enshrined in cultural memory. They are still read. They are still taught. They still gain imitators and admirers. The stories they tell still shape our imagination and aspirations. ©2004 Timothy Shutt; (P)2004 Recorded Books biacuaduc@gmail.com (Timothy Shutt) Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:09:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Modern-Scholar-Audiobook/B002VAA9EY thebookvoice.com 07:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar Subtitle: Monsters, Gods, and Heroes: Approaching the Epic in Literature Author: Timothy Shutt Narrator: Timothy Shutt Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: From the very outset in the West - from the time of Homer himself in about 750 BCE - the epic has been the most highly regarded of literary genres. It is rivaled only by tragedy, which arose a bit more than two centuries later, as the most respected, the most influential, and, from a slightly different vantage point, the most prestigious mode of addressing the human condition in literary terms. The major epics are the big boys, the works that, from the very outset, everyone had heard of and everyone knew, at least by reputation. They are the works that had the most profound and most enduring cultural influence. And they are very much with us still, some more than others, but all - or all the most successful ones - are more or less firmly enshrined in cultural memory. They are still read. They are still taught. They still gain imitators and admirers. The stories they tell still shape our imagination and aspirations. ©2004 Timothy Shutt; (P)2004 Recorded Books Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar Subtitle: Monsters, Gods, and Heroes: Approaching the Epic in Literature Author: Timothy Shutt Narrator: Timothy Shutt Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: From the very outset in the West - from the time of Homer himself in about 750 BCE - the epic has been the most highly regarded of literary genres. It is rivaled only by tragedy, which arose a bit more than two centuries later, as the most respected, the most influential, and, from a slightly different vantage point, the most prestigious mode of addressing the human condition in literary terms. The major epics are the big boys, the works that, from the very outset, everyone had heard of and everyone knew, at least by reputation. They are the works that had the most profound and most enduring cultural influence. And they are very much with us still, some more than others, but all - or all the most successful ones - are more or less firmly enshrined in cultural memory. They are still read. They are still taught. They still gain imitators and admirers. The stories they tell still shape our imagination and aspirations. ©2004 Timothy Shutt; (P)2004 Recorded Books Members Reviews: Insightful even if you've read the books What made the experience of listening to The Modern Scholar the most enjoyable? I have read all the books he is talking about and have been doing a lot of studying on literary theory. He hits on most of tjose points and brings up several good ones that I havent heard before. What does the narrator bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? A deeper analysis on the meaning of the texts. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? 8 Hrs is a long tkme to sit in one sitting. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/La-Iliada-The-Iliad-Audiobook/B00BYIJQDY Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Título: La Ilíada [The Iliad] Autor: Homer, Ariel Cister, Leonel Arias Narrador: Omar Aranda Lamadrid, Ricardo Lani, Rolando Aguero, Aldo Lumbía, Adolfo Duncan Formato: Abridged Duración: 1 hr and 53 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 03-22-13 Editor: Audiolibros Colección Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 11 votos Categorías: Classics, Greek & Roman Resumen del editor: Los principales personajes de la obra principal de Homero - Alquiles, Paris, Menelao, Agamenón, Héctor - han quedado inmortalizados a través de este grandioso drama épico, uno de los más impresionantes que se han escrito jamás. Aquiles, guerrero formidable de supuesta inmortalidad, se enfada con Agamenón, el rey aqueo, quien le quita una esclava y por eso deja de luchar. Aquiles le ruega a Zeus que los aqueos pierdan y así los troyanos comienzan a hostigarlos. Patroclo, el mejor amigo de Aquiles, decide pelear por él y muere a manos de Héctor. Entonces Aquiles toma venganza y enfrenta a Héctor. Una recreación dramática cargada de tensión bélica con las voces de todos los personajes, maravillosa música y la más alta tecnología en efectos de sonido. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Homer) Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:03:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/La-Iliada-The-Iliad-Audiobook/B00BYIJQDY thebookvoice.com 01:53:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Título: La Ilíada [The Iliad] Autor: Homer, Ariel Cister, Leonel Arias Narrador: Omar Aranda Lamadrid, Ricardo Lani, Rolando Aguero, Aldo Lumbía, Adolfo Duncan Formato: Abridged Duración: 1 hr and 53 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 03-22-13 Editor: Audiolibros Colección Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 11 votos Categorías: Classics, Greek & Roman Resumen del editor: Los principales personajes de la obra principal de Homero - Alquiles, Paris, Menelao, Agamenón, Héctor - han quedado inmortalizados a través de este grandioso drama épico, uno de los más impresionantes que se han escrito jamás. Aquiles, guerrero formidable de supuesta inmortalidad, se enfada con Agamenón, el rey aqueo, quien le quita una esclava y por eso deja de luchar. Aquiles le ruega a Zeus que los aqueos pierdan y así los troyanos comienzan a hostigarlos. Patroclo, el mejor amigo de Aquiles, decide pelear por él y muere a manos de Héctor. Entonces Aquiles toma venganza y enfrenta a Héctor. Una recreación dramática cargada de tensión bélica con las voces de todos los personajes, maravillosa música y la más alta tecnología en efectos de sonido. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> Título: La Ilíada [The Iliad] Autor: Homer, Ariel Cister, Leonel Arias Narrador: Omar Aranda Lamadrid, Ricardo Lani, Rolando Aguero, Aldo Lumbía, Adolfo Duncan Formato: Abridged Duración: 1 hr and 53 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 03-22-13 Editor: Audiolibros Colección Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 11 votos Categorías: Classics, Greek & Roman Resumen del editor: Los principales personajes de la obra principal de Homero - Alquiles, Paris, Menelao, Agamenón, Héctor - han quedado inmortalizados a través de este grandioso drama épico, uno de los más impresionantes que se han escrito jamás. Aquiles, guerrero formidable de supuesta inmortalidad, se enfada con Agamenón, el rey aqueo, quien le quita una esclava y por eso deja de luchar. Aquiles le ruega a Zeus que los aqueos pierdan y así los troyanos comienzan a hostigarlos. Patroclo, el mejor amigo de Aquiles, decide pelear por él y muere a manos de Héctor. Entonces Aquiles toma venganza y enfrenta a Héctor. Una recreación dramática cargada de tensión bélica con las voces de todos los personajes, maravillosa música y la más alta tecnología en efectos de sonido. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: Esta es una pésima edición, y hasta diría que ... Esta es una pésima edición, y hasta diría que fraudulenta, con tantos errores tipográficos y tan recurrentes que está claro que se trata de una conversión automática, lo mismo de scaner que de PDF a procesador de texto y sin revisión. Incluso contiene mutilaciones graves. Es por tanto como un fraude autorizado y cualquiera que lo compre quedará desencantado. Este tipo de edición debería estar penada por la ley. the spanish translation is terrible Of course enjoyed the book. The historiy is very well known, but the spanish translation is terrible. Bad spanish translation is very common. Should improve this item. Generally I tried not to buy Spanish edition. A classic Nothing needs to be added to the comments to this classic of world literature. This is a very good Spanish version of the text, that more than justifies the fact that you have to pay 99 cents for what you can get for free in English. Es un libro maravilloso, sería importante que se revisara ... Es un libro maravilloso, sería importante que se revisara la ortografía que presenta muchos defectos y que ensombrese la lectura de este bello libro. Five Stars Excelente al ser fieles en la traducción al español del lenguaje y formas de expresión del original griego. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Iliad-Audiobook/B010MZA42Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Author: Homer Narrator: David McCallion Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: A.R.N. Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Most of the great Greek stories and epic tales are initiated over women, which is exactly what happens in the very beginning of The Iliad by Homer. The Trojan War has been waging for nearly a decade, and really erupted when Helen, the wife to Menelaos, was kidnapped and thus launched the "thousand ships" in pursuit of her. This is the reason that the Achaians and the Trojans have been fighting each other for so long. Achilles, who has become hero to the Greeks, is given the present of a slave girl for his excellence in battle. Agamemnon, the king, desires this slave girl, and thus the fight between them breaks out. Both men then draw on their friends, families, and of course the Greek Gods to help them in their specific quests, as both the Achaian and Trojan armies fight each other multiple times throughout the story. In the end, when Achilles has killed the Trojan warrior Hektor, making it seem that he is the victor in the entire debacle, but he shows compassion at the end when he returns Hektor's body to his father, Priam, so that they can begin a proper burial ceremony and so that the town can mourn the deceased warrior. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Homer) Tue, 30 Jun 2015 21:56:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Iliad-Audiobook/B010MZA42Q thebookvoice.com 17:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Author: Homer Narrator: David McCallion Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: A.R.N. Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Most of the great Greek stories and epic tales are initiated over women, which is exactly what happens in the very beginning of The Iliad by Homer. The Trojan War has been waging for nearly a decade, and really erupted when Helen, the wife to Menelaos, was kidnapped and thus launched the "thousand ships" in pursuit of her. This is the reason that the Achaians and the Trojans have been fighting each other for so long. Achilles, who has become hero to the Greeks, is given the present of a slave girl for his excellence in battle. Agamemnon, the king, desires this slave girl, and thus the fight between them breaks out. Both men then draw on their friends, families, and of course the Greek Gods to help them in their specific quests, as both the Achaian and Trojan armies fight each other multiple times throughout the story. In the end, when Achilles has killed the Trojan warrior Hektor, making it seem that he is the victor in the entire debacle, but he shows compassion at the end when he returns Hektor's body to his father, Priam, so that they can begin a proper burial ceremony and so that the town can mourn the deceased warrior. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Author: Homer Narrator: David McCallion Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-15 Publisher: A.R.N. Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Most of the great Greek stories and epic tales are initiated over women, which is exactly what happens in the very beginning of The Iliad by Homer. The Trojan War has been waging for nearly a decade, and really erupted when Helen, the wife to Menelaos, was kidnapped and thus launched the "thousand ships" in pursuit of her. This is the reason that the Achaians and the Trojans have been fighting each other for so long. Achilles, who has become hero to the Greeks, is given the present of a slave girl for his excellence in battle. Agamemnon, the king, desires this slave girl, and thus the fight between them breaks out. Both men then draw on their friends, families, and of course the Greek Gods to help them in their specific quests, as both the Achaian and Trojan armies fight each other multiple times throughout the story. In the end, when Achilles has killed the Trojan warrior Hektor, making it seem that he is the victor in the entire debacle, but he shows compassion at the end when he returns Hektor's body to his father, Priam, so that they can begin a proper burial ceremony and so that the town can mourn the deceased warrior. Members Reviews: The Iliad The only problem with this Audio Book is not the narration but the translation. It is far from the best.. For a great translation read Richard Lattimore's work. He maintains the original meter and cadence of the Attic Greek. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Classical-Mythology-The-Greeks-Audiobook/B002V0QMVI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classical Mythology: The Greeks Subtitle: The Modern Scholar Author: Professor Peter Meineck Narrator: Peter Meineck Format: Original Recording Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 223 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: In Classical Mythology: The Greeks, widely published Professor Peter Meineck examines in thrilling detail the far-reaching influence of Greek myths on Western thought and literature. The nature of myth and its importance to ancient Greece in terms of storytelling, music, poetry, religion, cults, rituals, theatre, and literature are viewed through works ranging from Homer's Iliad and Odyssey to the writings of Sophocles and Aeschylus. Through the study of these time-honored myths, the Greek heroes and gods - including Heracles, Zeus, Achilles, Athena, Aphrodite, and others - leap from the page in all their glorious splendor. The following lectures are not only an entertaining guide to Greek mythology, but a fascinating look into the culture and time that produced these eternal tales. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Professor Peter Meineck) Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:08:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Classical-Mythology-The-Greeks-Audiobook/B002V0QMVI thebookvoice.com 08:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classical Mythology: The Greeks Subtitle: The Modern Scholar Author: Professor Peter Meineck Narrator: Peter Meineck Format: Original Recording Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 223 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: In Classical Mythology: The Greeks, widely published Professor Peter Meineck examines in thrilling detail the far-reaching influence of Greek myths on Western thought and literature. The nature of myth and its importance to ancient Greece in terms of storytelling, music, poetry, religion, cults, rituals, theatre, and literature are viewed through works ranging from Homer's Iliad and Odyssey to the writings of Sophocles and Aeschylus. Through the study of these time-honored myths, the Greek heroes and gods - including Heracles, Zeus, Achilles, Athena, Aphrodite, and others - leap from the page in all their glorious splendor. The following lectures are not only an entertaining guide to Greek mythology, but a fascinating look into the culture and time that produced these eternal tales. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classical Mythology: The Greeks Subtitle: The Modern Scholar Author: Professor Peter Meineck Narrator: Peter Meineck Format: Original Recording Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-09 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 223 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: In Classical Mythology: The Greeks, widely published Professor Peter Meineck examines in thrilling detail the far-reaching influence of Greek myths on Western thought and literature. The nature of myth and its importance to ancient Greece in terms of storytelling, music, poetry, religion, cults, rituals, theatre, and literature are viewed through works ranging from Homer's Iliad and Odyssey to the writings of Sophocles and Aeschylus. Through the study of these time-honored myths, the Greek heroes and gods - including Heracles, Zeus, Achilles, Athena, Aphrodite, and others - leap from the page in all their glorious splendor. The following lectures are not only an entertaining guide to Greek mythology, but a fascinating look into the culture and time that produced these eternal tales. Members Reviews: Loved it! I think Peter Meineck does a wonderful job here of explaining Greek mythology. I can now confidently approach literature which have Greek mythological references and have a greater appreciation and understanding of its origins. There are 14 lectures where Prof. Meineck covers the major greek mythological characters. A wonderful discovery of learning if you ask me! Greek Mythology Explained. Very, very informative with alot of perspective as to the meaning of all these Gods, with excellant reasoning. If you like mythology get this audio, if you dont like mythology get it anyway, because you soon will!! Good Course I enjoyed this course and learned a lot. Professor M has a great voice and excellent style. Great Value! Any additional comments? Though it is perhaps not earth shattering, this substantial course provides an excellent introduction to Greek mythology, focusing largely on the Iliad and the Odyssey. It is very well organized by themes such as Gender in Myths, Myths of Identity, Myths of Initiation, etc. As in a real classroom, the lectures are occasionally enriched by answers to some questions from students. Another bonus is access to a web site where a final exam is provided. This enjoyable course is strongly recommended to anyone even remotely interested in Classical mythology. Personally, I certainly look forward to listening to it a second time! Excellent I'm a high school literature teacher who is teaching myths and the Odyssey. I found Meineck's lectures very interesting and helpful; I'm on my second listen now. If you know very little or nothing of myths and the Odyssey and Illiad, you would benefit from reading a bit about those before hearing the lectures. You certainly don't need an exhaustive knowledge of the stories though. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Aeneid-Audiobook/B003IRZM0U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Aeneid Author: Virgil, John Dryden (translator) Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 04-23-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: 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. It tells of Aeneas, survivor of the sack of Troy, and of his seven-year journey: to Carthage, where he fell tragically in love with Queen Dido; to the underworld, in the company of the Sibyl of Cumae; and, finally, to Italy, where he founded Rome. It is a story of defeat and exile, and of love and war. Virgil's Aeneid is as eternal as Rome itself, a sweeping epic of arms and heroism - the searching portrait of a man caught between love and duty, human feeling, and the force of fate. Filled with drama, passion, and the universal pathos that only a masterpiece can express. The Aeneid is a book for all the time and all people. This version of The Aeneid is the classic translation by John Dryden. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Virgil) Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:48:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Aeneid-Audiobook/B003IRZM0U thebookvoice.com 13:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Aeneid Author: Virgil, John Dryden (translator) Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 04-23-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: 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. It tells of Aeneas, survivor of the sack of Troy, and of his seven-year journey: to Carthage, where he fell tragically in love with Queen Dido; to the underworld, in the company of the Sibyl of Cumae; and, finally, to Italy, where he founded Rome. It is a story of defeat and exile, and of love and war. Virgil's Aeneid is as eternal as Rome itself, a sweeping epic of arms and heroism - the searching portrait of a man caught between love and duty, human feeling, and the force of fate. Filled with drama, passion, and the universal pathos that only a masterpiece can express. The Aeneid is a book for all the time and all people. This version of The Aeneid is the classic translation by John Dryden. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Aeneid Author: Virgil, John Dryden (translator) Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 04-23-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: 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. It tells of Aeneas, survivor of the sack of Troy, and of his seven-year journey: to Carthage, where he fell tragically in love with Queen Dido; to the underworld, in the company of the Sibyl of Cumae; and, finally, to Italy, where he founded Rome. It is a story of defeat and exile, and of love and war. Virgil's Aeneid is as eternal as Rome itself, a sweeping epic of arms and heroism - the searching portrait of a man caught between love and duty, human feeling, and the force of fate. Filled with drama, passion, and the universal pathos that only a masterpiece can express. The Aeneid is a book for all the time and all people. This version of The Aeneid is the classic translation by John Dryden. Members Reviews: A Classic Sometimes when you read a classic, especially a classic in translation, it's hard to tell exactly why it's a classic. That isn't a problem here. The ghost of Virgil was hovering over Dryden when he rendered this epic in rhymed couplets. And the ghost of Dryden hovered over Michael Page when he delivered his vigorous narration. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Catullus-The-Complete-Poems-Audiobook/B003HTWZG8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Catullus: The Complete Poems Author: Catullus Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-10 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Acerbic wit and stinging satire are contrasted with delicate sensibility and passionate desire in the work of the Latin poet Catullus. Armed with an urbane sophistication and an aristocratic circle of friends, Catullus moved about easily in the upper ranks of Roman society and was acquainted with Cicero, Caesar, and Pompey among others. His poems describe the lifestyle prevalent among his circle in the middle of the first century B.C. But it is his description of his love affair with a married woman he calls "Lesbia" which is the basis of his fame. His influence on later Latin poets and Renaissance writers was immense. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Catullus) Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:04:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Catullus-The-Complete-Poems-Audiobook/B003HTWZG8 thebookvoice.com 03:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Catullus: The Complete Poems Author: Catullus Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-10 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Acerbic wit and stinging satire are contrasted with delicate sensibility and passionate desire in the work of the Latin poet Catullus. Armed with an urbane sophistication and an aristocratic circle of friends, Catullus moved about easily in the upper ranks of Roman society and was acquainted with Cicero, Caesar, and Pompey among others. His poems describe the lifestyle prevalent among his circle in the middle of the first century B.C. But it is his description of his love affair with a married woman he calls "Lesbia" which is the basis of his fame. His influence on later Latin poets and Renaissance writers was immense. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Catullus: The Complete Poems Author: Catullus Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-10 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Acerbic wit and stinging satire are contrasted with delicate sensibility and passionate desire in the work of the Latin poet Catullus. Armed with an urbane sophistication and an aristocratic circle of friends, Catullus moved about easily in the upper ranks of Roman society and was acquainted with Cicero, Caesar, and Pompey among others. His poems describe the lifestyle prevalent among his circle in the middle of the first century B.C. But it is his description of his love affair with a married woman he calls "Lesbia" which is the basis of his fame. His influence on later Latin poets and Renaissance writers was immense. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Agamemnon-Directors-Playbook-Edition-Annotated-Audiobook/B0764NHDGK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Agamemnon (Director's Playbook Edition) (Annotated) Author: Aeschylus Narrator: David Hopkins Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-17 Publisher: David Hopkins Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Considered the greatest surviving work by the "father of tragedy" is the classic tale of King Agamemnon as he returns from Troy victorious in battle but with a wife whose reaction to her son's sacrifice has led her to harbor a burning and hidden resentment toward him. Translation by E. D. A. Morshead. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Aeschylus) Thu, 05 Oct 2017 06:11:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Agamemnon-Directors-Playbook-Edition-Annotated-Audiobook/B0764NHDGK thebookvoice.com 01:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Agamemnon (Director's Playbook Edition) (Annotated) Author: Aeschylus Narrator: David Hopkins Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-17 Publisher: David Hopkins Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Considered the greatest surviving work by the "father of tragedy" is the classic tale of King Agamemnon as he returns from Troy victorious in battle but with a wife whose reaction to her son's sacrifice has led her to harbor a burning and hidden resentment toward him. Translation by E. D. A. Morshead. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Agamemnon (Director's Playbook Edition) (Annotated) Author: Aeschylus Narrator: David Hopkins Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-17 Publisher: David Hopkins Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Considered the greatest surviving work by the "father of tragedy" is the classic tale of King Agamemnon as he returns from Troy victorious in battle but with a wife whose reaction to her son's sacrifice has led her to harbor a burning and hidden resentment toward him. Translation by E. D. A. Morshead. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Tales-of-Troy-and-Greece-The-Iliad-The-Odyssey-Plainly-Told-Audiobook/B01MXSC4BY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales of Troy and Greece: The Iliad & The Odyssey Plainly Told Author: Andrew Lang Narrator: Greg Wagland Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-16 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Tales of Troy and Greece by classicist and gifted storyteller Andrew Lang is an ideal introduction to the The Iliad and The Odyssey, recounting the Homeric legend of the wars between the Greeks and the Trojans. Paris, Achilles, the lovely Helen of Troy, Penelope, Hector, Ulysses, the Amazons, and the Wooden Horse all feature in this evocative introduction to one of the greatest legends ever told. This audiobook includes the adventures of Theseus and his battle with the Minotaur, with the help of Ariadne, the legend of Perseus, and Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrew Lang) Wed, 30 Nov 2016 03:00:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Tales-of-Troy-and-Greece-The-Iliad-The-Odyssey-Plainly-Told-Audiobook/B01MXSC4BY thebookvoice.com 09:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales of Troy and Greece: The Iliad & The Odyssey Plainly Told Author: Andrew Lang Narrator: Greg Wagland Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-16 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Tales of Troy and Greece by classicist and gifted storyteller Andrew Lang is an ideal introduction to the The Iliad and The Odyssey, recounting the Homeric legend of the wars between the Greeks and the Trojans. Paris, Achilles, the lovely Helen of Troy, Penelope, Hector, Ulysses, the Amazons, and the Wooden Horse all feature in this evocative introduction to one of the greatest legends ever told. This audiobook includes the adventures of Theseus and his battle with the Minotaur, with the help of Ariadne, the legend of Perseus, and Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales of Troy and Greece: The Iliad & The Odyssey Plainly Told Author: Andrew Lang Narrator: Greg Wagland Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-16 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: Tales of Troy and Greece by classicist and gifted storyteller Andrew Lang is an ideal introduction to the The Iliad and The Odyssey, recounting the Homeric legend of the wars between the Greeks and the Trojans. Paris, Achilles, the lovely Helen of Troy, Penelope, Hector, Ulysses, the Amazons, and the Wooden Horse all feature in this evocative introduction to one of the greatest legends ever told. This audiobook includes the adventures of Theseus and his battle with the Minotaur, with the help of Ariadne, the legend of Perseus, and Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece. Members Reviews: Easy read to brush up on greek mythology I like it because it gives a great insight into Greek mythology in a very understandable way. Since English is my second language I appreciate an easy reading book. Ok Ok Five Stars thanks A bit odd but it was worth it The book is not bad. But I found a bit odd the author's way of telling the stories. I know these myths are widely known, but the author kept giving away information too soon. I don't like to learn prematurely that a character that is fighting today will die tomorrow. I also think the author used too much detail in some parts and too little in others. And I didn't like very much the narrator's voice. Myths Pretty decent recap of the tales told in our child hood. It's ok and has some entertainment but not worth re reading https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Golden-Ass-Audiobook/B073C56QX3 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Golden Ass Author: Apuleius, E. J. Kenney - translator Narrator: David Timson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-17 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: "In this hapless state I looked myself over and saw that I was now no bird, but an ass...." In this ancient picaresque adventure, Lucius, an insatiably curious young man, finds himself transformed into a donkey after his fascination with black magic and witchcraft goes awry. While trapped in his new body, he becomes the property of thieves, farmers, cooks, soldiers, and priests, and observes the hypocrisy and ineptitude of Imperial Roman society. The Golden Ass is considered the only novel to survive the Roman period, and the earliest novel to survive complete in the Western literary tradition. It is brimming with slapstick humor and sexual escapades, and foreshadows later works by Boccaccio, Rabelais, Cervantes, and Chaucer, upon whom it was a direct influence. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Apuleius) Tue, 27 Jun 2017 22:07:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Golden-Ass-Audiobook/B073C56QX3 thebookvoice.com 09:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Golden Ass Author: Apuleius, E. J. Kenney - translator Narrator: David Timson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-17 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: "In this hapless state I looked myself over and saw that I was now no bird, but an ass...." In this ancient picaresque adventure, Lucius, an insatiably curious young man, finds himself transformed into a donkey after his fascination with black magic and witchcraft goes awry. While trapped in his new body, he becomes the property of thieves, farmers, cooks, soldiers, and priests, and observes the hypocrisy and ineptitude of Imperial Roman society. The Golden Ass is considered the only novel to survive the Roman period, and the earliest novel to survive complete in the Western literary tradition. It is brimming with slapstick humor and sexual escapades, and foreshadows later works by Boccaccio, Rabelais, Cervantes, and Chaucer, upon whom it was a direct influence. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Golden Ass Author: Apuleius, E. J. Kenney - translator Narrator: David Timson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-17 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: "In this hapless state I looked myself over and saw that I was now no bird, but an ass...." In this ancient picaresque adventure, Lucius, an insatiably curious young man, finds himself transformed into a donkey after his fascination with black magic and witchcraft goes awry. While trapped in his new body, he becomes the property of thieves, farmers, cooks, soldiers, and priests, and observes the hypocrisy and ineptitude of Imperial Roman society. The Golden Ass is considered the only novel to survive the Roman period, and the earliest novel to survive complete in the Western literary tradition. It is brimming with slapstick humor and sexual escapades, and foreshadows later works by Boccaccio, Rabelais, Cervantes, and Chaucer, upon whom it was a direct influence. Members Reviews: Not WiserBut Very Well Informed Thats how Lucius, our hero, describes himself near the end of his odyssey in an ass shape. And the same can be said of anyone who has tagged along with him. In the course of this picaresque pastiche, we encounter all levels of humanity in the Greco-Roman world. Starting with the likeable rogue who serves as our narrator, we meet concupiscent wives, corrupt priests, malevolent witches, rapacious landlords, seduce-able servants, tight-fisted millionaires, profligate millionaires, even a legionary unable to defend himself from the fists of a poor old gardener. In his ass guise Lucius discovers that animals can be just as bad. C. S. Lewis wrote of, the peculiar quality of the [Golden Ass], that strange compound of picaresque novel, horror-comic mystagogues tract, pornography and stylistic experiment, and he was about right. In fact, it was Lewis who prompted me to listen to Apuleius. Last February I picked up his final novel, Till We Have Faces (1956), as a Daily Deal. Having learned that the book was written out of Lewis near-lifelong dissatisfaction with aspects of the story of Cupid and Psyche as told in The Golden Ass, I thought it would be a good idea to know that book first. Having just finished Till We Have Faces, its a course of action I cant recommend too highly. David Timson is, as always, spectacular. He doesnt just read, he performsand he has plenty to work with here. His Lucius is a charming, susceptible, morally obtuse young man who mayor may notbe a reformed character by the end; the final book has perplexed more adroit readers than me for the past 1,800 years. Just like Monty Python David Timson was perfect as Lucius - very, very funny. This audio book is a wonderful way to experience Apuleius. Highly recommended https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Brief-History-of-the-Greek-Myths-Audiobook/B00AR8CEBS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Brief History of the Greek Myths Subtitle: Brief Histories Author: Stephen P. Kershaw Narrator: Cameron Stewart Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: A Brief Guide to the Greek Myths leads the listener through the vibrant stories of ancient Greece, from the origins of the gods through to the homecomings of the Trojan heroes. All the familiar narratives are here, along with some less familiar characters and motifs. In addition to the tales, the audiobook explains key issues arising from the narratives and discusses the myths and their wider relevance. This long-overdue audiobook crystallizes three key areas of interest: the nature of the tales; the stories themselves; and how they have and might be interpreted. For the first time, it brings together aspects of Greek mythology only usually available in disparate forms - namely children's books and academic works. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen P. Kershaw) Sat, 22 Dec 2012 19:45:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Brief-History-of-the-Greek-Myths-Audiobook/B00AR8CEBS thebookvoice.com 14:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Brief History of the Greek Myths Subtitle: Brief Histories Author: Stephen P. Kershaw Narrator: Cameron Stewart Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: A Brief Guide to the Greek Myths leads the listener through the vibrant stories of ancient Greece, from the origins of the gods through to the homecomings of the Trojan heroes. All the familiar narratives are here, along with some less familiar characters and motifs. In addition to the tales, the audiobook explains key issues arising from the narratives and discusses the myths and their wider relevance. This long-overdue audiobook crystallizes three key areas of interest: the nature of the tales; the stories themselves; and how they have and might be interpreted. For the first time, it brings together aspects of Greek mythology only usually available in disparate forms - namely children's books and academic works. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Brief History of the Greek Myths Subtitle: Brief Histories Author: Stephen P. Kershaw Narrator: Cameron Stewart Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: A Brief Guide to the Greek Myths leads the listener through the vibrant stories of ancient Greece, from the origins of the gods through to the homecomings of the Trojan heroes. All the familiar narratives are here, along with some less familiar characters and motifs. In addition to the tales, the audiobook explains key issues arising from the narratives and discusses the myths and their wider relevance. This long-overdue audiobook crystallizes three key areas of interest: the nature of the tales; the stories themselves; and how they have and might be interpreted. For the first time, it brings together aspects of Greek mythology only usually available in disparate forms - namely children's books and academic works. Members Reviews: excellent I like mythology anyway, and Campbell's analysis etc., and so I enjoyed this though Kershaw doesn't go into Campbell's views. It is an excellent review of the history of Greek mythology, it's stories and heroes etc. But what I really like is that after relating each major myth, he then gives some info on theories of history, meaning, factuality, and talks a lot about the use of the myths in Greek drama and relates passages from the plays, and also traces some references to the myths in film, literature, painting etc. Now all we need is Robert Graves' Greek Myths and Joseph Campbell's lectures. A summary and insight into Greek Mythology This is really very well done, beautifully read and yet it can be tedious at points because it covers so much. It is more a lesson or a lecture than entertainement but quite worthwhile if you want to refresh your knowledge of Greek Mythology. It is very detailed (more than I wanted) but very well done. Too Scholarly for Me Would you try another book from Stephen P. Kershaw and/or Cameron Stewart? No, not from Stephen P. Kershaw. It was too dry and boring. I suppose that it's my fault for choosing something that could probably be used as a textbook (assuming it's accurate). Cameron Stewart was fine. Has A Brief History of the Greek Myths turned you off from other books in this genre? Yes. Any additional comments? I like the way the author explaines the way the different sources have details. For example, he'll say something like so-and-so either killed himself or was strangled to death by his enemy or went on a hunting expedition. Monotonous speach What did you like best about A Brief History of the Greek Myths? What did you like least? The subject is fascinating , but the NARRATION is HIGHLY monotonous - highly dissapointed, would not recommend What was most disappointing about Stephen P. Kershaws story? narration is not inspiring Doesn't work as an audio book This history doesn't work as an audio format. As print or EBook yes, but you need to see the text, for example the etymology, do you really want the performer to read out the spelling of any interesting word? The performance is fine, but with the stories being told so fast, and with the ordering being so strange (at least for a linear audiobook) - it is incredibly hard work to gain any value from listening. A great idea, but you need to see the text, moving backward and forwards like a reference book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Persian-Expedition-Audiobook/B002V8OD98 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Persian Expedition Author: Xenophon Narrator: Pat Bottino Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: This record of one of the most famous marches in history contains an account of the day-to-day life of ordinary men and soldiers. It demonstrates how Greek theories of government and morality worked out in practice - for with his admiration for the great, Xenophon had a rare ability to understand and describe the outlook of lesser men. His own fortunes, too, are intensely moving. Cool, calculating, brilliant, and intensely pious, he is one of the most fascinating characters of history, and his account of his own doings is so far from being self-conscious that he seems to be one of the very few Greeks whose ways and manners have been accurately documented. Translated by Rex Warner. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Xenophon) Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:42:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Persian-Expedition-Audiobook/B002V8OD98 thebookvoice.com 10:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Persian Expedition Author: Xenophon Narrator: Pat Bottino Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: This record of one of the most famous marches in history contains an account of the day-to-day life of ordinary men and soldiers. It demonstrates how Greek theories of government and morality worked out in practice - for with his admiration for the great, Xenophon had a rare ability to understand and describe the outlook of lesser men. His own fortunes, too, are intensely moving. Cool, calculating, brilliant, and intensely pious, he is one of the most fascinating characters of history, and his account of his own doings is so far from being self-conscious that he seems to be one of the very few Greeks whose ways and manners have been accurately documented. Translated by Rex Warner. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/49/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Persian Expedition Author: Xenophon Narrator: Pat Bottino Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Classics, Greek & Roman Publisher's Summary: This record of one of the most famous marches in history contains an account of the day-to-day life of ordinary men and soldiers. It demonstrates how Greek theories of government and morality worked out in practice - for with his admiration for the great, Xenophon had a rare ability to understand and describe the outlook of lesser men. His own fortunes, too, are intensely moving. Cool, calculating, brilliant, and intensely pious, he is one of the most fascinating characters of history, and his account of his own doings is so far from being self-conscious that he seems to be one of the very few Greeks whose ways and manners have been accurately documented. Translated by Rex Warner. Members Reviews: Better know something about the history first What did you like best about The Persian Expedition? What did you like least? very detailed account of the wars and societies What other book might you compare The Persian Expedition to and why? Any additional comments? Sort of tough lister due to the many Greek names that made it difficult to sort through did Stephen Hawking narrate this? Great story, terrible narrator. Very mechanical in delivery and absolutely no emotion in his voice. Compelling, timeless Would you listen to The Persian Expedition again? Why? It's just such a good yarn Any additional comments? The narrator here was just perfect. The "Joe Friday" just the facts narration suited the never-a-dull minute factual text. Clasic book - worst reading ever! Would you try another book written by Xenophon or narrated by Pat Bottino? Xenophon tells the great tale of returing from Persia to Greece, a true classic. I am not sure Pat Bottino reads the boo, I am under the impression that a PDF automatic reader was used. The metallic and passive voice is just a punishment. What other book might you compare The Persian Expedition to, and why? As to Greek fighting, The Iliad and Hell's Gate (300) are as descriptive. How could the performance have been better? Any other reader could do a better job. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Persian Expedition? hard to edit a Greek classic, it doesn't adhere to today's story telling. Any additional comments? find another version. Great story - shockingly bad narrator Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? Great story, but the narrator reads in a wooden, halting american accent. Honestly it is terrible, and spoils the whole thing.