Ian mckellen has 36 books on goodreads with 30229 ratings. Sir ian mckellen, fresh from his performance as gandalf in lord of the rings, is prospero, and heads a strong cast in shakespeares last great. Ian mckellen reads the rime of the ancient mariner by samuel taylor. The odyssey, homer, narrated by ian mckellen posted on december 29, 20 december 30, 20 by dana if you have an audible membership, you should totally use one of your credits to purchase the odyssey read by ian mckellen. This audiobook is sure to delight both the classicist and the. Summary and analysis of book 1 of homers odyssey themes. The odyssey is literatures grandest evocation of every mans journey through life. Book 1 book 2 book 3 book 4 book 5 book 6 book 7 book 8 book 9 book 10 book 11 book 12 book book 14 book 15 book 16 book 17 book 18 book 19 book 20 book 21 book 22 book 23 book 24 themes all themes fate, the gods, and free will piety, customs, and justice cunning, disguise, and selfrestraint memory and grief glory and honor. My favorite parts of the book cover the period beginning in book 9, when odysseus encounters the cyclops, to book twelve, when odysseuss. For audiobook and ebook downloads, visit our new store. Listen to the odyssey audiobook by homer, robert fagles translator, narrated by ian mckellen. Click here to listen to a summary of books 68 book.
Sir ian mckellen accidentally does another dame maggie smith impression. Top100 audiobooks free channel the odyssey by homer. Homer, odyssey book 8 theoi classical texts library. The next day, alcinous calls an assembly of his phaeacian counselors. People who liked the odyssey also liked these free titles. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Cate blanchett and ian mckellen full video duration. Section 28 was, however, enacted and remained on the statute books until 2000 in scotland and 2003 in england and wales. In the myths and legends that are retold here, the energy and poetry of homers original is captured in a bold, contemporary idiom, giving us an edition of the odyssey that is a joy to listen to, worth savoring and treasuring for its sheer lyrical mastery. The odyssey, homer, narrated by ian mckellen much madness is. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Click here for audio book options read by ian mckellan. Athena, back from athens, ensures attendance by spreading word that the topic of discussion will be the godlike visitor who recently appeared on the island. In the myths and legends that are retold here, the energy and poetry of homers original is captured in a bold, contemporary idiom, giving us an edition of the odyssey that is a joy to listen to, worth savoring treasuring for its sheer lyrical mastery.
In the myths and legends that are retold here, the energy and poetry of homers original is captured in a bold, contemporary idiom, giving us an edition of the odyssey that is a joy to listen to, worth savoring and treasuring for its sheer lyrical mastery this audiobook is sure to delight both the classicist. The odyssey audiobook by homer, robert fagles translator. The volume of ian mckellen voice would change after each musical interlude and at times it sounded like. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Sir ian murray mckellen ch cbe born 25 may 1939 is an english actor. He is the recipient of six laurence olivier awards, a tony award, a golden globe award, a screen actors guild award, a bif award, two saturn awards, four drama desk awards, and two critics choice awards.
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