Odyssey

By: Homer, Stanley Lombardo - translator

Narrated by: Stanley Lombardo, Susan Sarandon - introduction

The Odyssey tells of the heroic journey of Odysseus after the Trojan war. In his attempt to return home to Ithaca, this ancient hero is faced with obstacle after obstacle, mythic creature after mythic creature. This is an epic poem encompassing an epic journey as famous as it is classic.

Translated and Narrated by Stanley Lombardo. Introduction by Susan Sarandon.

©2000 Hackett Publishing Company (P)2006 Parmenides Publishing

Critic reviews

"Stanley Lombardo provides a welcome translation, contemporary in its rhythms, assurance, and clarity....this version of the Greek classic sounds honest, intimate, and, most importantly, clear." ( AudioFile)

The author’s narration

The writing and narration come together to craft a thrilling experience. Well done to the interpreter for stepping in and delivering a solid performance!

Very good

Enjoyed the narration and translation very much. It is better to listen to Homer rather than read the translations on paper.

Fall in love with this new translation

Even more captivating than its sister saga "Iliad" this translation and performance succeeds brilliantly in bringing a historic classic alive for the modern listener/reader. The images are vibrant, the saga captivates. Absolutely a fabulous listen - it is as if you are sitting around a fire as the storyteller takes you on a journey!

Good for School

Had to read this book for school. this was very helpful as I could listen to it while also running errands around campus. love this translation as it's more simply put than other translations and is easier to understand.

Too Impatient to read for myself

This narrator and performance was great! It definitely allowed me to follow along and take in the story without getting lost.