The Fall of Troy

audiobook

The Fall of Troy

by active 4th century Smyrnaeus Quintus

EN·~7 hours·18 chapters

Chapters

18 total
1

SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY: - ORIGINAL TEXT—

0:14
2

OTHER TRANSLATIONS—

0:09
3

INTRODUCTION

6:35
4

BOOK

4:41
5

BOOK I:

51:04
6

BOOK II

37:58
7

BOOK III

41:54
8

BOOK IV

27:16
9

BOOK V

34:53
10

BOOK VI

33:09

Description

In this epic continuation, the story leaps from the mournful funeral of Hector into the frantic swirl of the war's final year. Quintus weaves a tapestry of clash and counsel, where gods meddle and mortals strive for glory even as Troy's walls tremble. The poem captures the raw energy of battlefield duels, the arrival of fresh heroes, and the desperate strategies of both sides. Listeners are drawn into a world where honor and fate intersect on the scarred plains of Ilium.

The translation preserves the rhythmic pulse of ancient verse while rendering each scene with vivid clarity, making the narrative feel immediate and alive. You’ll hear the clash of bronze, the anguished cries of mothers, and the solemn prophecies that foreshadow a city on the brink. It’s a compelling blend of mythic grandeur and human emotion, inviting you to experience the legendary siege as it unfolds.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (450K characters)

Release date

1996-09-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

A4

active 4th century Smyrnaeus Quintus

Best known for the Posthomerica, this Greek epic poet picked up the Trojan War story where Homer leaves off. His life is uncertain, but ancient tradition places him in Smyrna and often in the later 4th century CE.

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