Robert Fitzgerald's magnificent translation of Virgil's epic poem was a major literary event at its release in 1983; today it is an acknowledged masterpiece. Profoundly poetic yet gloriously accessible, this is the best way to experience a work that has remained a centerpiece of Western civilization for 2,000 years. Fitzgerald's rendering speaks directly to the modern listener, inviting us to share the excitement, adventure, and human tears as Aeneas, the warrior hero, escapes from the burning city of Troy, embarks on a long and perilous journey, and eventually, triumphantly establishes a new nation: Rome.
Book Description
Editorial Reviews
Review
The Aeneid is one of those classics that nobody can ever get into, but this version [brought to you by HighBridge Audio] is an absolute knockout, reclaiming the book's dark vitality and raw depictions of the fortunes of men at war. -- Tribune-Review, Sept. 15, 1996
Top 20 Audio of 1995 -- Library Journal, May 15, 1996
Winner of the Earphones Award. Robert Fitzgerald's stirring, poetic translation of Virgil's great epic [brought to you by HighBridge Audio] depicting the fall of Troy and the founding of the Roman Empire captures the reader's imagination and heart. Christopher Ravenscroft carries the reader through the dense, image-laden poetry with power and finesse, separating images and giving each character indelible impression....Ravenscroft seems to become the crafty Greek, the despairing lover, the valiant warrior or the jealous heir to the Throne of Latinus. Don't miss it! -- Audiofile, June 1996
Top 20 Audio of 1995 -- Library Journal, May 15, 1996
Winner of the Earphones Award. Robert Fitzgerald's stirring, poetic translation of Virgil's great epic [brought to you by HighBridge Audio] depicting the fall of Troy and the founding of the Roman Empire captures the reader's imagination and heart. Christopher Ravenscroft carries the reader through the dense, image-laden poetry with power and finesse, separating images and giving each character indelible impression....Ravenscroft seems to become the crafty Greek, the despairing lover, the valiant warrior or the jealous heir to the Throne of Latinus. Don't miss it! -- Audiofile, June 1996
About the Author
ROBERT FITZGERALD was Professor of Rhetoric and Oratory Emeritus at Harvard University, a member of the National Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets. He also translated the Iliad and Odyssey.
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
More About the Author
Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding rendering of this classic,
By
This review is from: The Aeneid (Highbridge Classics) (Audio Cassette)
Ravenscroft has a wonderfully dramatic voice and brings this classic alive. I have listened to a number of audio files of classics, and Ravenscroft is the best.
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
|
|
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Tags Customers Associate with This Product(What's this?)Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
|
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
