Professor peter meineck examines in detail the farreaching influence of greek myths on western thought and literature. Grippingly readable, all three translations combine fidelity to the greek with concision, clarity, and powerful, hardedged. Timeless tales of gods and heroes is a book written by edith hamilton, published in 1942 by little, brown and company. The romans themselves believed that their great city was founded in the middle. 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. Peter meineck supported his lectures with the premise that mythology may not be distinguishable from history or faith.
Woodruffs work with peter meineck makes this text one that is accessible to todays students and could be staged for modern audiences. The choral odes as rendered here deserve special notice. Peter meineck s new rendition of the oresteia is that rare and wonderful thing. The title of this book is oresteia and it was written by aeschylus, peter meineck, helene p. Oedipus the king by sophocles, 1988 online research library. It retells stories of greek, roman, and norse mythology drawn from a variety of sources. 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. Rose 1928 the complete world of greek mythology by. By the middle of the second century ce, rome had a. Book one, beginning march 31st, and continuing through april 25th. Their oedipus tyrannus features footofthepage notes, an introduction, stage. After giving a succinct analysis of each in his introduction. The nature of myth and its importance to ancient greece in terms of storytelling.
Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. To help broaden my perspective, ive been looking for other resources that appear to be a good introduction to the subject. 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. Grippingly readable, all three translations combine fidelity to the greek with concision, clarity. Read more read less 2004 peter meineck p2004 recorded books. 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. 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 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.
Meineck phd 503n silver, 100 washington square east, new york, ny, 3 tel. 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. 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. Classical mythology classical mythology audiobook, by peter meineck. Written by peter meineck, narrated by peter meineck. 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.
He is also the founder and artistic director of the aquila theatre company and an awardwinning translator of ancient greek plays. 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. The greeks unabridged audiobook, by professor peter meineck. The aeneid is the great national epic of ancient rome, and one of the most important works of literature ever written. It has been reissued since then by several publishers, including its 75th anniversary illustrated edition. 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. Written by peter meineck, audiobook narrated by peter meineck. Grippingly readable, all three translations combine fidelity to the greek. And, last of all of sophocles plays, oedipus at colonus was written in the twilight of the athenian empire and staged after its. Aquila theatre peter meineck, artistic director is proud to announce that they will continue their season with homers iliad. The greeks, widely published professor peter meineck examines in thrilling detail the farreaching influence of greek myths on western thought and literature. Supervisor, alan sommerstein ba hons in ancient world studies, university college london, london university. In this series of 14 lectures professor peter meineck examines.
Then came oedipus tyrannus, probably staged after athens had gone to war with the spartan alliance and had been struck by a fearful plague. Pdf the theban plays download full pdf book download. The works of geoffrey chaucer the modern scholar by michael d. Sophocles oedipus the king paves the way as the first in the series to appear in paperback. When gods walked the earth portable professor, myths of ancient greece by peter meineck. Peter meineck and paul woodruffs collaboration on this new translation combines the strengths that have recently distinguished both as translators of greek tragedy.
The greeks, widely published professor peter meineck examines in thrilling detail farreaching influence of greek myths on western thought and literature. Oedipus the king by sophocles, 1988 online research. Mythology by edith hamilton 1942 myths of the ancient greeks by richard p. 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. More than 80 classic myths retold and explained, from early creation beliefs to classical hero narratives and the recurring theme of the afterlife. 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. From the opening story of the earliest recorded wine and cheese party with a murderous monster, i was hooked. The latest title in the bestselling big ideas series, the mythology book explores the compelling worlds and characters depicted in myths and legends. His references to the influence that made for roman mythology, and that came from roman mythology inspire. Classical mythology the greeks audiobook peter meineck. 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. And with professor vandivers 12 instructive lectures, youll enter fully into the gripping tale that virgil tells. It was published by hackett publishing company, inc.
And he has a delightful sense of humour essential in this subject area. Peter meineck has done a great job of analysing greek mythology without robbing it of its magic and beauty. Rather than another book, im going to listen to this audio course from the modern scholar series. The 10 best greek mythology books norse mythology for. He is professor of classics in the modern world at new york university, honorary professor in humanities at the university of nottingham. Retellings of classic stories and folklore are easy to find no matter what genre you love to read, and the possibilities are endless. The nature of myth and its importance to ancient greece in terms of storytelling, music, poetry, religion, cults. Pyramid scheme, by dave freer and eric flint multiple formats at filed under. Whether youre obsessed with greek myths or intrigued by japanese folklore, this list is sure to have a title or two that can offer a great introduction to these beloved stories across the world. Line notes printed at the bottom of the page bring a reader further quick assistance.
Professor peter meineck examines intimately the farreaching effect of greek myths on western idea and literature. Peter meinecks new rendition of the oresteia is that rare and wonderful thing. The first of the three theban plays, antigone, was written in the glory days of athens while the parthenon was being built. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Theban plays by sophocles, 2003 online research library. Peter meineck was born in melton mowbray, england and grew up in new malden. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Along the way, countless lavish illustrations help to bring the stories and characters to life. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read four tragedies. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. 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.
Ajax, women of trachis, electra, philoctetes ebook written by sophocles, peter meineck, paul woodruff. 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. 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. 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. 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. Book one will have original music by anthony cochrane and movement by desiree. The romans themselves believed that their great city was founded in the middle of the eighth century bce. 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. Tms classical mythology the romans peter meineck audio book torrent free download, 57603. 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. The modern scholar audiobook professor peter meineck.
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