The Iliad for Boys and Girls


Lu par Lizzie Driver

(4.4 étoiles; 90 critiques)

Alfred J. Church wrote many books looking at classical literature, but is especially well known for his re-telling of classic books in a style so that younger readers may follow the story. The Iliad for Boys and Girls is a retelling of Homer’s Iliad, centred around the events of the siege of Troy during the final year. (Summary by Lizzie Driver) (4 hr 22 min)

Chapitres

Of How the War with Troy Began 2:38 Lu par Lizzie Driver
The Quarrel 9:34 Lu par Lizzie Driver
What Thetis Did for Her Son 5:43 Lu par Lizzie Driver
The Duel of Paris and Menelaus 10:35 Lu par Lizzie Driver
How the Oath Was Broken 4:53 Lu par Lizzie Driver
The Great Deeds of Diomed 7:50 Lu par Lizzie Driver
Concerning Other Valiant Deeds 7:52 Lu par Lizzie Driver
Of Glaucus and Diomed 7:19 Lu par Lizzie Driver
Hector and Andromache 10:24 Lu par Lizzie Driver
How Hector and Ajax Fought 11:45 Lu par Lizzie Driver
The Battle on the Plain 18:02 Lu par Lizzie Driver
The Repentance of Agamemnon 9:00 Lu par Lizzie Driver
The Embassy to Achilles 13:00 Lu par Lizzie Driver
The Story of Old Phoenix 13:00 Lu par Lizzie Driver
The Adventure of Diomed and Ulysses 13:10 Lu par Lizzie Driver
The Wounding of the Chiefs 11:18 Lu par Lizzie Driver
The Battle at the Wall 11:54 Lu par Lizzie Driver
The Battle at the Ships 14:30 Lu par Lizzie Driver
The Deeds and Death of Patroclus 14:31 Lu par Lizzie Driver
The Rousing of Achilles 12:40 Lu par Lizzie Driver
The Making of the Arms 8:13 Lu par Lizzie Driver
The Quarrel Ended 6:20 Lu par Lizzie Driver
The Battle at the River 10:37 Lu par Lizzie Driver
The Slaying of Hector 16:31 Lu par Lizzie Driver
The Ransoming of Hector & The End of Troy 11:39 Lu par Lizzie Driver

Critiques

Excellent Introduction


(4.5 étoiles)

Although it is intended for children, this recording is a great way to experience The Iliad in a fraction of the time. If you can't get enough, then go onto the full version, armed with a solid grasp of the main characters and plot points. Thanks to Lizzie Driver!

Well read thank you.


(4 étoiles)

I always wanted to read the Iliad and honestly could not be bothered. This book was my salvation written in plain English and nicely read it was my only hope of this journey and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

This is a great book


(5 étoiles)

I love this book and it is very well read

Great


(5 étoiles)

Simple listening Surprised the ending was so swift! Loved the stories beforehand though

Great reading worthy of the gods


(3 étoiles)

Funny story read very seriousely

loved it


(5 étoiles)

great version for boys and girls of all ages.

good


(5 étoiles)

I like it was a good book.


(5 étoiles)

Great kids version and well read.