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The Iliad
- Penguin Classics
- Narrated by: Steve John Shepherd
- Length: 17 hrs and 49 mins
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This Penguin Classic is performed by Steve John Shepherd, whose theatre credits include Much Ado About Nothing at the Globe, The Good Canary directed by John Malkovich, Bomber's Moon and Piaf. His TV and film credits range from the iconic This Life to Silent Witness and Eastenders. This definitive recording includes an introduction by E. V. Rieu.
One of the foremost achievements in Western literature, Homer's Iliad tells the story of the darkest episode in the Trojan War. At its centre 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, he storms back into battle to take revenge - although knowing this will ensure his own early death. Interwoven with this tragic sequence of events are 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.
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-04-22
An Extraordinary Story
Whether it was written by Homer or not does not matter. What is accepted is that it was written millenniums ago. It is a magnificent read/listen, well read, and as powerful a tale as it is possible to be.
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- A1Mum
- 02-03-24
Brilliant
Superb narration. Loved it. Such a great experience to have this epic poem read aloud.
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- Ion
- 03-01-22
Astonishing narration of the Iliad
The narrator brings the characters to life with passion, making the book a very easy listen. While I find the endless descriptions on text rather heavy to read due to its repetitiveness, on this audiobook, I find it to be a good thing as it adds up to the atmosphere.
Battles are described with such passion, and the conversations between the characters are superbly done by this narrator.
I was very impressed, I have never enjoyed the Iliad this much.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-03-23
Incredible theatre grade performance
Exceptional performance and theater like voice and interpretation. An audible worthy of the greatest story ever spoken.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-07-23
Beautifully read epic.
I greatly enjoyed listening to this recording. The story is magnificent and the narrator does a terrific job. Five stars.
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- Jessica
- 27-11-22
Viva Illiad
A very digestible way to read a Greek classic. Well read by someone with a pleasing voice, this should make the Iliad less intimidating.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-02-24
Excellent!
A must read/listen. This version has excellent narration. I will definitely come back to this one again.
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- stormymonday
- 22-11-20
Stunning
The Iliad needs to be heard read aloud so one can appreciate it as originally intended. Steve John Shepherd does a masterful job of bringing this famous translation alive. You are soon transported back to the shores of the Troad, fully immersed in the fated struggle between the warring humans and gods. It is easy to see why this work obsessed the classical world and still exerts its power today.
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- sarahT
- 23-04-20
Beautiful narration
The beautiful narration of this classic tale brings this wonderful story to life. A great listen.
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- UnrealCanine
- 24-07-22
An excellent way to experience an important story
After making several attempts to read The Iliad, it is through this audiobook I finally completed it. I am now convinced that this is the quintessential way to experience the story; it feels right to continue The Iliad in the oral tradition. The story itself is perhaps surprisingly meaningful, with compelling characters whose motivations and interactions are relatable. It is apparent that Homer has captured aspects of war, and through it, human character that are fundamental and always relevant, regardless of The Iliad's time of writing, and when it is read. It is also narrated skilfully, making the audiobook a compelling listen, and underscoring the value in what is being spoken.
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