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The Iliad

By: Homer, Ian Johnston - translator
Narrated by: Anton Lesser
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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.Public Domain (P)2006 Naxos AudioBooks Ancient, Classical & Medieval Literature Classics Collections Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Fiction Ancient History Ancient Greece Mythology
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Fantastic performance, wonderful story telling. Really enjoyed it from start to finish. Highly recommend it 👏👏👏👏👏👏

Brilliant !!!

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Marvelous narration of this glorious epic

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Anton Lesser brilliantly narrates this foundation story of European civilisation. Ian Johnston’s translation honours the Aegean heroic Bronze Age by bringing it to heartfelt life, presenting it with verve and passion and in the tangible detail we recognise from archaeological finds in Mycenae, Argos and Crete.

Gripping in its wide sweep, its majesty and mourning.

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This is the third time I’ve visited this book. I first read this at school, many years ago, as part of a classic civilisations class. Then again, on audible about 10 years ago (Stanley Lombardo narrating-very good).
Every translation I’ve heard leans with a heavy bias (in my opinion) towards the Greeks, which as modern propaganda teaches us, colours the true events in such a way as to question what we read as believable. There is no doubt Troy was sacked, but was it actually ‘a damn close run thing’ ?
We’ll probably never know, but whatever, this is a fantastic book & Anton Lesser performs admirably.
Recommended.

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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 Lesser’s 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.

Brilliant!

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