I checked this out from my local library for a recent business trip to. Greek tragedy audiobook by elizabeth vandiver, the great. 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. This bantam classic includes the best glossary i have found in any translation or commentary. The aeneid of virgil the great courses by elizabeth vandiver.
Aeneid of virgil taught by professor elizabeth vandiver, ph. Great courses cd the aeneid of virgil by elizabeth vandiver, audiobook. J d robb collectors limited edition in death books 145 11 novellas mp3. The mandelbaum translation is also the one quoted by professor elizabeth vandiver in her lectures the aeneid of virgil published by the teaching company. I bought the audio version simon callow narrator who did a great theatrical job to listen to while driving to and from work. Jan 20, 2010 elizabeth vandiver states in her introduction to stand in the trench, achilles. Join aeneas on his long journey west from ruined troy to the founding of a new nation in italy, and see how the author virgil weaves together a rich network of compelling human themes on duty. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Aeneis buch v by wilhelm ott 3 times the aeneid of virgil the great courses by elizabeth vandiver 3 times aeneid, book 6 by virgil 3 times. I enjoyed mandelbaums translation of the aeneid immensely, especially since my my bookbybook reading was accompanied by listening to elizabeth vandiver s course on the aeneid from the teaching company. With the aeneid of virgil, professor elizabeth vandiver has crafted a masterful presentation on the great national epic of ancient rome and one of the most important works of literature ever written. In twelve 30 minute lectures on six audio cds, professor elizabeth vandiver, university of maryland, delivers an energetic account of the composition and content of this important foundational work of the western epic tradition. And with professor vandivers twelve instructive lectures, youll enter fully into the gripping tale that virgil tells.
The aeneid of virgil audiobook elizabeth vandiver, the great. The aeneid of virgil by elizabeth vandiver, audiobook. The aeneid of vergil, books ivi, and the metamorphoses of ovid by charles knapp 3 times the eclogues, georgics and aeneid of virgil by virgil 3 times metrische analysen zu vergil. Setting a capstone on the treatment of classical epic that she began with her extraordinary lectures on homer. The iliad of homer audiobook elizabeth vandiver, the great. Livre audio the aeneid of virgil elizabeth vandiver, the. She has a way of making ancient epic poems such as homers the iliad and the odyssey and virgils the aeneid accessible to someone like myself, who has absolutely no background in ancient history or literature.
Elizabeth vandiver was a student at shimer college in the late mount carroll period, enrolling as an early entrant and graduating in 1976. With the aeneid of virgil, professor elizabeth vandiver has crafted a masterful presentation on the great national epic of ancient rome and one of the most. Vandiver s other lectures iliad, odyssey, aeneid next. Odyssey, and aeneid, i turned to her lectures that touched on greek mythology generally. Books are scattered all over my desk, including a juvenile book on the story. The aeneid of virgil cd hardcover for sale online ebay. The aeneid of virgil taught by professor elizabeth vandiver university of maryland, on cd. Aug 17, 2014 the aeneid, written by the roman poet virgil 7019 bce, is a twelvebooklong epic poem that describes the early mythology of the founding of rome. It was basic to the education of generations of romans and inspired such writers and artists as st. The aeneid is an examination of leadership, a study of the conflict between.
Im listening to the aeneid on cd, as well as listening to the great courses. Listen to the iliad of homer audiobook by elizabeth vandiver, the great courses, narrated by elizabeth vandiver. 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. Elizabeth vandiver author and narrator bob brier author and narrator 2014 the iliad of homer elizabeth vandiver author and narrator 1999 the aeneid of virgil elizabeth vandiver author and narrator. Her command of the subject and interest in conveying it to the listener is evident. The aeneid of virgil audiobook by elizabeth vandiver, the great courses. Join aeneas on his long journey west from ruined troy to the founding of a new nation in italy, and see how. The aeneid of virgil professor elizabeth vandiver on.
For thousands of years, homers ancient epic poem the iliad has enchanted readers from around the world. And with professor vandiver s 12 instructive lectures, youll enter fully into the gripping tale that virgil tells. Recently i had the pleasure of listening to professor elizabeth vandiver s lectures on the aeneid a most rewarding six hours and it prompted me to consider how such an imposing accomplishment, the epic of rome given the imprimatur of augustus himself, might change the game for ovid. The aeneid is a great story sort of odyssey first and then the iliad with a little suck up to augustus but this is well worth the time to read. See all books authored by elizabeth vandiver, including heroes in herodotus. The aeneid is the great national epic of ancient rome, and one of the most important works of literature ever written.
Join aeneas on his long journey west from ruined troy to the founding of a new nation in italy, and see how the author virgil weaves together a. She was formerly director of the honors humanities program at the university of maryland at college park. From the truth of the minotaur to ovids impact on shakespeare professor vandiver s approach makes classical mythology fresh, absorbing, and often surprising. Two contemporary accounts of martin luther, translated and edited by elizabeth vandiver, ralph keen, and thomas d. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Classical receptions in british poetry of the great war oup. I will not make a dime from it even from the print edition. The aeneid is the great national epic of ancient rome, and one. Elizabeth vandiver, the clement biddle penrose professor of latin and classics, received her m. A discussion guide by david bruce i recommend that you read the translations by robert fagles and by robert fitzgerald. The odyssey of homer audiobook by elizabeth vandiver. The closing books of the metamorphoses have much to do with aeneas in the new land of italy. The aeneid of virgil by elizabeth vandiver overdrive. The fact that most scholars see significant flaws in the work of joseph campbell, one of the bestknown and most popular theorists of myth.
The aeneid is an epic poem by virgil about aeneas, a trojan hero who escapes the fall of troy and founds the kingdom that will be become rome the story begins as aeneas sailing. Her works include heroes in herodotus, and she has recorded numerous lectures on the classics for the teaching company. The aeneid of virgil by elizabeth vandiver goodreads. Elizabeth vandiver is worthy of the al for much more than. The great courses cd is a wonderful tool to use while listening to the aeneid. The aeneid of virgil audiobook elizabeth vandiver, the. The iliad of homer audiobook by elizabeth vandiver, the. Elizabeth vandiver, elizabeth vandiver, the great courses, the great courses.
Classical mythology is one of the great courses doing what this series does best in several ways. When john keats first read chapmans translation of the epics of deepbrowd homer, he was so overwhelmed, so overcome with the joy of discovery, that he compared his experience to finding a new planet. The combination tripled my enjoyment and understanding. This course is the new center of my understanding of classical mythology, and i am going to listen to prof. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. When you join professor vandiver for this lecture series on the iliad, youll come to understand what has enthralled and gripped so many people. Join aeneas on his long journey west from ruined troy. Vandiver is brilliant in her indepth analysis every aspect of virgils epic that can be covered in 12 lectures dominant themes, character portrayal, literary, social and historical context, etc. Classical receptions in british poetry of the great war, and more on. I also recommend elizabeth vandiver s course on the aeneid, which is available from the teaching company. Elizabeth vandiver is professor of classics and clement biddle penrose professor of latin at whitman college in walla walla, washington.
The aeneid is an examination of leadership, a study of the conflict between duty and desire, a meditation on the relationship of the individual to society and of art to life, and a romans reflection on the dangers, and the allure, of hellenistic culture. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons. Mar 02, 20 recently i had the pleasure of listening to professor elizabeth vandiver s lectures on the aeneid a most rewarding six hours and it prompted me to consider how such an imposing accomplishment, the epic of rome given the imprimatur of augustus himself, might change the game for ovid. Aeneid of virgil by elizabeth vandiver on free audio book download. The aeneid of virgil audiobook by elizabeth vandiver. Written by elizabeth vandiver, the great courses, narrated by elizabeth vandiver. This brief description is released under the cc0 waiver. Vandiver received her undergraduate education from shimer college, a great books school where she enrolled at age 16 through the early entrance program, and her doctorate from the. 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. The interaction of myth and history studien zur klassischen philologie vol. Presents virgils epic poem about aeneas and his journey west from ruined troy to the founding of a new nation in italy. And with professor vandiver s twelve instructive lectures, youll enter fully into the gripping tale that virgil tells. The aeneid of virgil by professor elizabeth vandiver rating.
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. She will inspire those who have not read the aeneid to take it up, and she will offer a lively refreshment for those. Classical mythology audiobook elizabeth vandiver, the great. The eponymous hero aeneas, a trojan prince and son of venus, faces trials and tribulations as he escapes troy as it burns and sails the mediterranean searching for a new home.