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The Odyssey

By: Homer, George Herbert Palmer - translator
Narrated by: Norman Dietz
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Publisher's summary

Surviving the Trojan War was just the beginning of the adventure for Odysseus. What lay ahead was a journey home that would last for years as he encountered gods and monsters before finally returning home - only to face the greatest threat to his happiness of all. This translation of Homer's classic tale captures all the timeless excitement and gripping drama that have made it a favorite for centuries.

(P)1989 by Recorded Books, Inc.
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Few stories last a generation, and even fewer can survive the rise and fall of civilizations. Homer's Odyssey has, like few other texts, entertained and educated people since around the end of the 8th century BC. The sequel to the Iliad, this tale is the great journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy. Norman Dietz, an award-winning narrator, gives a serious performance and brings an authority to the text, ensuring listeners will enjoy hearing Homer's epic poem in the same oral tradition loved by the ancient Greeks.

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easy translation, poor sound quality

recording isn't the best, translation is very listenable, story as old as time itself. glad it was included

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Excellent

A masterpiece you know you should read in your lifetime , but you don't so listening to it here is fantastic

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A Grand Adventure story.

Was curious about this story and I'm glad I got to listen to this story. The narrator was a bit fast at times and I wish he did a better job at giving various characters different voices but I enjoyed it nonetheless.

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Loved it!

Wish I knew Ancient Greek and could experience this as it was originally performed. This is the next best thing

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loved it. always have.

nice narration, also.
nothing else to say but more words are demanded.

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a classic story

say what you will about some of the translation choices(E: messenger becoming speedy comer) this is a classic story that I'm glad is included with the membership

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Brilliant!

Brilliant! Great narration, really made the story come alive. Translation was also quite good. Very fluid. Thank you

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A good reading of a classic

This is a fine reading for listening. If you are a scholar, or have a hard time with some audio books, it might not be for you. It is not written in a completely contemporary style so you need to have a long attention span to understand what is happenning.

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super boring, but historically interesting

Don't listen to this if you're looking to be entertained. There are maybe five or six captivating scenes. Most of the reason I would suggest listening to this is simply so you can get the real story behind the legend you have always heard about. Very interesting dynamics of how women are treated, animals I sacrificed, the role of Gods, and the element of violence in everyday life.

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Odessey

I found this book very well narrated. I discovered this book looking for the free books on Audible.

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