The Aeneid, prose translation


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(4.3 stars; 30 reviews)

The Aeneid is the most famous Latin epic poem, written by Virgil in the 1st century BC. The story revolves around the legendary hero Aeneas, a Trojan prince who left behind the ruins of his city and led his fellow citizens to Italy, where he became the ancestor of the Romans. The first six of the poem’s twelve books tell the story of Aeneas’ wanderings from Troy to Italy, while the poem’s second half treats the Trojans’ victorious war upon the Latins. This is the recording of J.W.MacKail's prose translation. (Summary by Leni) (10 hr 42 min)

Chapitres

00 - Introduction 2:41 Lu par Bob Neufeld
01 - Book first, The Coming of Aeneas to Carthage, part 1 22:06 Lu par Bob Neufeld
02 - Book first, The Coming of Aeneas to Carthage, part 2 31:37 Lu par Bob Neufeld
03 - Book second, The Story of the Sack of Troy, part 1 26:31 Lu par TRUEBRIT
04 - Book second, The Story of the Sack of Troy, part 2 30:02 Lu par TRUEBRIT
05 - Book third, The Story of the Seven Years' Wandering, part 1 22:55 Lu par Mary J
06 - Book third, The Story of the Seven Years' Wandering, part 2 20:06 Lu par Mary J
07 - Book fourth, The Love of Dido, and Her End, part 1 24:57 Lu par Kelseigh
08 - Book fourth, The Love of Dido, and Her End, part 2 21:46 Lu par readerfromtexas
09 - Book fifth, The Games of the Fleet, part 1 30:14 Lu par MorganScorpion
10 - Book fifth, The Games of the Fleet, part 2 25:23 Lu par MorganScorpion
11 - Book sixth, The Vision of the Under World, part 1 31:26 Lu par Peter Tucker
12 - Book sixth, The Vision of the Under World, part 2 36:13 Lu par Peter Tucker
13 - Book seventh, The Landing in Latium, and the Roll of the Armies of Italy, … 25:30 Lu par Lawrence
14 - Book seventh, The Landing in Latium, and the Roll of the Armies of Italy, … 22:18 Lu par Mary J
15 - Book eighth, The Embassage to Evander, part 1 25:00 Lu par Peter Tucker
16 - Book eighth, The Embassage to Evander, part 2 23:51 Lu par Peter Tucker
17 - Book ninth, The Siege of the Trojan Camp, part 1 19:58 Lu par Mary J
18 - Book ninth, The Siege of the Trojan Camp, part 2 24:13 Lu par Mary J
19 - Book tenth, The Battle on the Beach, part 1 30:01 Lu par Peter Tucker
20 - Book tenth, The Battle on the Beach, part 2 31:13 Lu par Peter Tucker
21 - Book eleventh, The Council of the Latins, and the Life and Death of Camill… 25:16 Lu par KHand
22 - Book eleventh, The Council of the Latins, and the Life and Death of Camill… 26:31 Lu par KHand
23 - Book twelfth, The Slaying of Turnus, part 1 32:25 Lu par Mary Schneider
24 - Book twelfth, The Slaying of Turnus, part 2 30:09 Lu par Mary Schneider

Critiques

Tracks keep repeating


(1 stars)

I don't know if it's the recording, my phone, or what but certain tracks keep repeating. I tried keeping track but, despite knowing my place, I couldn't get the track to resume where it left off. The narrators were fantastic. It's a shame that I can't get it to work. I'll try another version.

A True Epic


(4 stars)

This story is a true epic, presenting an after story to the Trojan War. A must read/listen. The recording is pretty fair for a multireader.


(5 stars)

Lovely. Thank you. one of two versions I've heard here. Very enjoyable narrator. He sounds like a weary sea captain spinning a tale on the bow.


(5 stars)

excellent rendering of this classic tale. beautifully read . flowing and accessible prose.

very well read. So far all of the narrators are very very good


(5 stars)


(5 stars)

Enjoyed the readers and the pronunciation of all the names!

Review of this app


(3.5 stars)

The app is always crashing.