Oedipus the king by sophocles, 1988 online research. The romans themselves believed that their great city was founded in the middle of the eighth century bce. It was published by hackett publishing company, inc. The romans themselves believed that their great city was founded in the middle. Those of us who have seen peter meinecks performances have long marveled at his ability to turn greek into clear english, how he does not do versions of the plays, how he does not rewrite the ancients into.
Peter meineck has done a great job of analysing greek mythology without robbing it of its magic and beauty. Supervisor, alan sommerstein ba hons in ancient world studies, university college london, london university. Aquila theatre peter meineck, artistic director is proud to announce that they will continue their season with homers iliad. Classical mythology classical mythology audiobook, by peter meineck. The first of the three theban plays, antigone, was written in the glory days of athens while the parthenon was being built. Pyramid scheme, by dave freer and eric flint multiple formats at filed under. It has been reissued since then by several publishers, including its 75th anniversary illustrated edition. His earned a ba hons in ancient world studies in the departments of greek and latin at university college london and his phd in classics at the university of nottingham. Rather than another book, im going to listen to this audio course from the modern scholar series.
Pdf the theban plays download full pdf book download. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Classical mythology the greeks audiobook peter meineck. Peter meinecks new rendition of the oresteia is that rare and wonderful thing. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. Mythology by edith hamilton 1942 myths of the ancient greeks by richard p. The nature of myth and its importance to ancient greece in terms of storytelling. Peter meineck is producing artistic director of the aquila theatre co, visiting scholar at the center for ancient studies, new york university and teacher of greek drama at the tisch school for the arts. Originally adapted for the stage, peter meineck s revised translations achieve a level of fidelity appropriate for classroom use while managing to preserve the wit and energy that led the new yorker to judge his clouds the best greek drama weve ever seen anywhere, and the times literary supplement to describe his wasps as hugely enjoyable and. In this series of 14 lectures professor peter meineck examines. Rose 1928 the complete world of greek mythology by. Peter meineck rome grew from a tiny community of small hill villages near the river tiber in central italy to one of the most powerful empires the world has seen.
Rome grew from a tiny community of small hill villages near the river tiber in central italy to one of the most powerful empires the world has seen. Originally adapted for the stage, peter meinecks revised translations achieve a level of fidelity appropriate for classroom use while managing to preserve the wit and energy that led the new yorker to judge his clouds the best greek drama weve ever seen anywhere, and the times literary supplement to describe his wasps as hugely enjoyable and. Those of us who have seen peter meineck s performances have long marveled at his ability to turn greek into clear english, how he does not do versions of the plays. Those of us who have seen peter meinecks performances have long marveled at his ability to turn greek into clear english, how he does not do versions of the. From the opening story of the earliest recorded wine and cheese party with a murderous monster, i was hooked. The greeks unabridged audiobook, by professor peter meineck. Book one will have original music by anthony cochrane and movement by desiree. It retells stories of greek, roman, and norse mythology drawn from a variety of sources. Timeless tales of gods and heroes is a book written by edith hamilton, published in 1942 by little, brown and company. The romans by peter meineck rome grew from a tiny community of small hill villages near the river tiber in central italy to one of the most powerful empires the world has seen. Grippingly readable, all three translations combine fidelity to the greek. Professor peter meineck examines intimately the farreaching effect of greek myths on western idea and literature. Written by peter meineck, audiobook narrated by peter meineck. And he has a delightful sense of humour essential in this subject area.
The nature of myth and its importance to ancient greece in terms of storytelling, music, poetry, religion, cults, rituals, theatre, and literature are viewed through works ranging from homers iliad and odyssey to. And with professor vandivers 12 instructive lectures, youll enter fully into the gripping tale that virgil tells. And, last of all of sophocles plays, oedipus at colonus was written in the twilight of the athenian empire and staged after its. Along the way, countless lavish illustrations help to bring the stories and characters to life. Sophocles oedipus the king paves the way as the first in the series to appear in paperback. Peter meineck is a professor of classics and artist in residence at new york university, where he teaches ancient drama, greek literature, and classical mythology. Book one, beginning march 31st, and continuing through april 25th. He is professor of classics in the modern world at new york university, honorary professor in humanities at the university of nottingham. The works of geoffrey chaucer the modern scholar by michael d. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. The nature of myth and its importance to ancient greece in terms of storytelling, music, poetry, religion, cults, rituals, theatre, and literature are viewed through works ranging from homers illiad and odyssey to the writings of sophocles and aeschylus. Based on the conviction that only translators who write poetry themselves can best recreate the celebrated and timeless tragedies of aeschylus, sophocles, and euripides, the greek tragedy in new translations series offers new.
After giving a succinct analysis of each in his introduction. The modern scholar audiobook professor peter meineck. His references to the influence that made for roman mythology, and that came from roman mythology inspire. The nature of myth and its importance to ancient greece in terms of storytelling, music, poetry, religion, cults, rituals, theatre, and literature are viewed through. The aeneid is the great national epic of ancient rome, and one of the most important works of literature ever written. The introduction includes commentary on the major classical poets used. Line notes printed at the bottom of the page bring a reader further quick assistance. Read more read less 2004 peter meineck p2004 recorded books. Ajax, women of trachis, electra, philoctetes ebook written by sophocles, peter meineck, paul woodruff. By the middle of the second century ce, rome had a. Theban plays by sophocles, 2003 online research library. Under the editorship of peter burian and alan shaprio, each volume includes a critical introduction, commentary on difficult passages, ample stage directions, and a glossary of the mythical names and geographical references encountered in the dialogue.
To help broaden my perspective, ive been looking for other resources that appear to be a good introduction to the subject. The following lectures are not only an entertaining guide to greek mythology, but a fascinating look into the culture and time that produced these eternal tales. Tms classical mythology the romans peter meineck audio book torrent free download, 57603. The greeks, widely published professor peter meineck examines in thrilling detail the farreaching influence of greek myths on western thought and literature.
The nature of myth and its importance to ancient greece in terms of storytelling, music, poetry, religion, cults. Index to fairy tales, myths, and legends second edition, 1926, with supplements from 1937 and 1952, by mary huse eastman page images at hathitrust filed under. The greeks, widely published professor peter meineck examines in thrilling detail farreaching influence of greek myths on western thought and literature. Their oedipus tyrannus features footofthepage notes, an introduction, stage. The title of this book is oresteia and it was written by aeschylus, peter meineck, helene p.
The choral odes as rendered here deserve special notice. This volume offers the fruits of peter meineck and paul woodruffs dynamic collaboration on the plays of sophocles theban cycle, presenting the translators oedipus tyrannus 2000 along with woodruffs antigone 2001 and a muscular new oedipus at colonus by meineck. He is also the founder and artistic director of the aquila theatre company and an awardwinning translator of ancient greek plays. Retellings of classic stories and folklore are easy to find no matter what genre you love to read, and the possibilities are endless. The book is as comprehensive as you could wish for in a book of this sort, and gives accounts of the personalities of the gods and most of the heroes, as well as retellings of most of the major myths themselves. When gods walked the earth portable professor, myths of ancient greece by peter meineck. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read four tragedies. More than 80 classic myths retold and explained, from early creation beliefs to classical hero narratives and the recurring theme of the afterlife. Peter meineck was born in melton mowbray, england and grew up in new malden. Meineck phd 503n silver, 100 washington square east, new york, ny, 3 tel. Peter meineck supported his lectures with the premise that mythology may not be distinguishable from history or faith.
Grippingly readable, all three translations combine fidelity to the greek with concision, clarity, and powerful, hardedged. These elements of roman genius are well known, but it was the very idea of rome that proved so persuasive and this roman ideal was born from mythology. Woodruffs work with peter meineck makes this text one that is accessible to todays students and could be staged for modern audiences. Peter meineck and paul woodruffs collaboration on this new translation combines the strengths that have recently distinguished both as translators of greek tragedy. The latest title in the bestselling big ideas series, the mythology book explores the compelling worlds and characters depicted in myths and legends. Oedipus the king by sophocles, 1988 online research library. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial.
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