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The Iliad
- By: Homer, Emily Wilson - translator
- Narrated by: Audra McDonald
- Length: 20 hrs and 23 mins
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When Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey appeared in 2017―rendering the ancient poem in contemporary language that was “fresh, unpretentious and lean” (Madeline Miller, Washington Post)―critics lauded it as “a revelation” (Susan Chira, New York Times) and “a cultural landmark” (Charlotte Higgins, Guardian) that would forever change how Homer is read in English. Now Wilson has returned with an equally revelatory translation of Homer’s other great epic―the most revered war poem of all time.
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Great Work of Scholarship Accessible to All
- By KY-Barbara on 10-05-23
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The Iliad
- Narrated by: Audra McDonald
- Series: Iliad & Odyssey, Book 1, Audible Iliad & Odyssey, Book 1
- Length: 20 hrs and 23 mins
- Release date: 09-26-23
- Language: English
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The Iliad
- The Fitzgerald Translation
- By: Homer, Robert Fitzgerald - translator
- Narrated by: Dan Stevens
- Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Since it was first published more than 25 years ago, Robert Fitzgerald's prizewinning translation of Homer's battle epic has become a classic in its own right: a standard against which all other versions of The Iliad are compared. Fitzgerald's work is accessible, ironic, faithful, written in a swift vernacular blank verse that "makes Homer live as never before" ( Library Journal).
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Beautiful
- By Tad Davis on 10-08-14
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The Iliad
- The Fitzgerald Translation
- Narrated by: Dan Stevens
- Series: Iliad & Odyssey, Book 1
- Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins
- Release date: 09-02-14
- Language: English
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The Iliad
- Penguin Classics
- By: Homer, E. V. Rieu, D. C. H. Rieu, and others
- Narrated by: Steve John Shepherd
- Length: 17 hrs and 49 mins
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One of the foremost achievements in Western literature, Homer's Iliad tells the story of the darkest episode in the Trojan War. At its centre is Achilles, the greatest warrior-champion of the Greeks, and his refusal to fight after being humiliated by his leader, Agamemnon. But when the Trojan Hector kills Achilles' close friend Patroclus, he storms back into battle to take revenge - although knowing this will ensure his own early death.
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Slow Start, Strong Finish
- By joshua on 08-09-23
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The Iliad
- Penguin Classics
- Narrated by: Steve John Shepherd
- Length: 17 hrs and 49 mins
- Release date: 04-23-20
- Language: English
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The Iliad
- By: Homer, Robert Fagles - translator
- Narrated by: Derek Jacobi, Maria Tucci
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
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Dating to the ninth century BC, Homer’s timeless poem still vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods wrestling with towering emotions and battling amidst devastation and destruction, as it moves inexorably to the wrenching, tragic conclusion of the Trojan War. Renowned classicist Bernard Knox observes in his superb Introduction that although the violence of the Iliad is grim and relentless, it coexists with both images of civilized life and a poignant yearning for peace.
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Abridged
- By Amazon Customer on 10-15-18
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The Iliad
- Narrated by: Derek Jacobi, Maria Tucci
- Series: Iliad & Odyssey, Book 1
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
- Release date: 12-16-99
- Language: English
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The Iliad
- By: Homer, Alexander Pope - translator
- Narrated by: Michael Page
- Length: 20 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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One of the foremost achievements in Western literature, Homer's Iliad tells the story of the darkest episode in the Trojan War. At its center is Achilles, the greatest warrior-champion of the Greeks, and his refusal to fight after being humiliated by his leader, Agamemnon.
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One Advantage of Not Knowing Classical Greek
- By John on 12-09-21
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The Iliad
- Narrated by: Michael Page
- Length: 20 hrs and 9 mins
- Release date: 06-14-10
- Language: English
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The Iliad
- By: Homer, Richmond Lattimore - translator
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 22 hrs and 6 mins
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The Iliad is one of the most enduring creations of Western Civilization and was originally written to be recited or chanted to the accompaniment of various instruments. Properly performed, this work today is just as meaningful, just as powerful, and just as entertaining as it was in the ninth century BC, and it casts its spell upon modern listeners with the same raw intensity as it did upon the people of ancient times.
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An Excellent Iliad
- By Jefferson on 04-17-10
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The Iliad
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 22 hrs and 6 mins
- Release date: 01-15-09
- Language: English
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Homer Box Set: Iliad & Odyssey
- By: Homer, W. H. D. Rouse - translator
- Narrated by: Anthony Heald
- Length: 25 hrs and 2 mins
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Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey are unquestionably two of the greatest epic masterpieces in Western literature. Though more than 2,700 years old, their stories of brave heroics, capricious gods, and towering human emotions are vividly timeless. The Iliad can justly be called the world’s greatest war epic. The terrible and long-drawn-out siege of Troy remains one of the classic campaigns. The Odyssey chronicles the many trials and adventures Odysseus must pass through on his long journey home from the Trojan wars to his beloved wife.
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Oddball Translation
- By Joel Jenkins on 05-11-17
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Homer Box Set: Iliad & Odyssey
- Narrated by: Anthony Heald
- Series: Iliad & Odyssey, Book 1 & 2
- Length: 25 hrs and 2 mins
- Release date: 12-14-12
- Language: English
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The Iliad
- By: Homer
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the Iliad by Homer is a legendary sonnet set during the Trojan Conflict, zeroing in on the contention between the Greek legend Achilles and the Trojan sovereign Hector. The sonnet starts with Achilles' indignation after his authority, Agamemnon, claims away his reward, the lady Briseis. Achilles pulls out from the fight, prompting Greek misfortunes. As the Trojans, drove by Hector, make strides, Achilles' companion Patroclus wears Achilles' protection and is killed by Hector. Irritated, Achilles gets back to fight, kills Hector, and disrespects his body. At last, Lord Priam of Troy asks ...
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The Iliad of Homer
- By: Elizabeth Vandiver, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Vandiver
- Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins
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For thousands of years, Homer's ancient epic poem the
Iliad has enchanted readers from around the world. When you join Professor Vandiver for this lecture series on the Iliad, you'll come to understand what has enthralled and gripped so many people. Her compelling 12-lecture look at this literary masterpiece -whether it's the work of many authors or the "vision" of a single blind poet - makes it vividly clear why, after almost 3,000 years, the
Iliad remains not only among the greatest adventure stories ever told but also one of the most compelling meditations on the human condition ever written.
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Vandiver never disappoints
- By Machteacher on 07-23-13
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The Iliad of Homer
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Vandiver
- Series: The Great Courses: Western Literature
- Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 07-08-13
- Language: English
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Homer's Iliad and the Odyssey
- Two of the Greatest Stories Ever Told
- By: Gillian Cross
- Narrated by: Leighton Pugh
- Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins
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When first published, Walker’s versions of the Iliad and the Odyssey attracted attention for the quality of the writing. Multi-award-winning author Gillian Cross makes two of the greatest stories in the world come alive for children in her strong, clear, deceptively simple retellings, which are faithful to the spirit and structure of Homer’s epic poems, and this new bind-up in a friendly format comes complete with an introduction.
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Grateful
- By Ashraf Abaza on 05-13-19
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Homer's Iliad and the Odyssey
- Two of the Greatest Stories Ever Told
- Narrated by: Leighton Pugh
- Length: 4 hrs and 55 mins
- Release date: 04-24-19
- Language: English
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The Iliad & The Odyssey
- By: Homer
- Narrated by: John Lescault
- Length: 28 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Little is known about the Ancient Greek oral poet Homer, the supposed 8th century BC author of the world-read Iliad and his later masterpiece, The Odyssey. These classic epics provided the basis for Greek education and culture throughout the classical age and formed the backbone of humane education through the birth of the Roman Empire and the spread of Christianity.
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Worth the price, worth the time
- By Sam on 12-31-04
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The Iliad & The Odyssey
- Narrated by: John Lescault
- Series: Iliad & Odyssey, Book 1 & 2
- Length: 28 hrs and 37 mins
- Release date: 12-28-03
- Language: English
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Iliad
- By: Homer, Stanley Lombardo - translator
- Narrated by: Stanley Lombardo, Susan Sarandon - introduction
- Length: 15 hrs and 8 mins
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The first of Homer's great epic poems, the Iliad portrays the final days of the Trojan war. The Iliad has stood the test of time and is still one of (it not the) best depictions of ancient warfare. It is an essential precursor to the infamous journey of Odysseus. Translated by Stanley Lombardo.
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The Iliad made pleasurable.
- By Anthony on 12-02-07
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Iliad
- Narrated by: Stanley Lombardo, Susan Sarandon - introduction
- Length: 15 hrs and 8 mins
- Release date: 09-28-07
- Language: English
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The Iliad
- A New Translation by Caroline Alexander
- By: Homer, Caroline Alexander - translator
- Narrated by: Dominic Keating
- Length: 19 hrs and 46 mins
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Carved close to the original Greek, acclaimed classicist Caroline Alexander's new translation is swift and lean, with the driving cadence of its source - a translation epic in scale yet devastating in its precision and power.
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Forceful
- By Tad Davis on 04-22-16
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The Iliad
- A New Translation by Caroline Alexander
- Narrated by: Dominic Keating
- Series: Iliad & Odyssey, Book 1
- Length: 19 hrs and 46 mins
- Release date: 04-19-16
- Language: English
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The Iliad
- By: Homer, Edward Earl of Derby - translator
- Narrated by: Dikran Tulaine
- Length: 15 hrs and 26 mins
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The Illiad dates back to the 8th century BC and is Homer's epic precursor to The Odyssey. Set during the Trojan War, it tells of battles and events during the weeks of a quarrel between King Agamemnon and the warrior Achilles.
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Marvelous translation! Great audio narration!
- By Jamey Hecht on 06-22-18
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The Iliad
- Narrated by: Dikran Tulaine
- Length: 15 hrs and 26 mins
- Release date: 02-29-12
- Language: English
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The Odyssey of Homer
- By: Elizabeth Vandiver, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Vandiver
- Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
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What is it in Homer's Odyssey that has so enthralled readers from around the world for thousands of years? By joining Professor Vandiver for these 12 lectures on the Odyssey, you'll find out why.This literary exploration centers on a single provocative question about the epic poem's protagonist, Odysseus: Why does he long so powerfully to go home? To probe the depths of this question, you'll embark on meticulous, insightful examinations of the most important episodes in the Odyssey.
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Enjoyable
- By Betsy on 10-20-13
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The Odyssey of Homer
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Vandiver
- Series: The Great Courses: Western Literature
- Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
- Release date: 07-08-13
- Language: English
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The Modern Scholar: The Iliad and The Odyssey of Homer
- By: Professor Timothy B. Shutt
- Narrated by: Timothy B. Shutt
- Length: 4 hrs and 40 mins
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One of the Modern Scholar’s most popular professors, Timothy B. Shutt, brings his literary acumen and trademark enthusiasm to the study of the epic poems that sit at the very wellspring of Western culture. The earliest surviving works of Greek literature, Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey exert a continuing influence on modern culture, even today shaping people’s values and conduct. In the tales of Achilles and Hector, of Odysseus and Penelope, Homer explored the notion of arête, which translates as "excellence" or "virtue".
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wonderful introduction to fundamental texts
- By EmilyK on 05-05-24
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The Modern Scholar: The Iliad and The Odyssey of Homer
- Narrated by: Timothy B. Shutt
- Length: 4 hrs and 40 mins
- Release date: 09-18-12
- Language: English
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The Iliad
- By: Homer
- Narrated by: Charles Purkey
- Length: 14 hrs and 8 mins
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The Iliad is one of the two great epics of Homer, and is typically described as one of the greatest war stories of all time, but to say the Iliad is a war story does not begin to describe the emotional sweep of its action and characters: Achilles, Helen, Hector, and other heroes of Greek myth and history in the tenth and final year of the Greek siege of Troy.
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This is not translated from Greek.
- By Is on 01-28-20
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The Iliad
- Narrated by: Charles Purkey
- Series: Iliad & Odyssey, Book 1
- Length: 14 hrs and 8 mins
- Release date: 07-01-19
- Language: English
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Atlas Shrugged
- By: Ayn Rand
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 62 hrs and 56 mins
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In a scrap heap within an abandoned factory, the greatest invention in history lies dormant and unused. By what fatal error of judgment has its value gone unrecognized, its brilliant inventor punished rather than rewarded for his efforts? In defense of those greatest of human qualities that have made civilization possible, one man sets out to show what would happen to the world if all the heroes of innovation and industry went on strike.
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Hurt version decidedly superior
- By Mica on 03-24-09
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Atlas Shrugged
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 62 hrs and 56 mins
- Release date: 12-02-08
- Language: English
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The Odyssey
- Audible Iliad & Odyssey, Book 2
- By: Homer, Emily Wilson - translator
- Narrated by: Claire Danes
- Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins
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Acclaimed actress Claire Danes burnishes an epic story of heroes, gods, and monsters in a groundbreaking translation of The Odyssey, the first great adventure story in the Western literary tradition. When the wily warrior-king Odysseus sets off for home after the Trojan War, he doesn’t realize this simple undertaking will become a perilous journey of 10 years. Beset at every turn, he encounters obstacles, detours, and temptations—both supernatural and human—while his wife Penelope fends off would-be suitors desperate to take the throne.
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Much better than I originally thought
- By Tad Davis on 01-28-19
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The Odyssey
- Audible Iliad & Odyssey, Book 2
- Narrated by: Claire Danes
- Series: Iliad & Odyssey, Book 2, Audible Iliad & Odyssey, Book 2
- Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins
- Release date: 11-20-18
- Language: English
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The Iliad
- By: Homer, Stephen Mitchell - translator
- Narrated by: Alfred Molina
- Length: 16 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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The power and the beauty of The Iliad resound again across 2,700 years in Stephen Mitchell's exciting new translation, as if the lifeblood of its heroes Achilles and Patroclus, Hector and Priam flowed in every word. And we are there with them amid the horror and ecstasy of war, carried along by a poetry that lifts even the most devastating human events into the realm of the beautiful.
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Riveting
- By Tad Davis on 10-23-11
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The Iliad
- Narrated by: Alfred Molina
- Length: 16 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 10-11-11
- Language: English
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Meditations
- By: Marcus Aurelius, George Long - translator, Duncan Steen - translator
- Narrated by: Duncan Steen
- Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins
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One of the most significant books ever written by a head of state, the Meditations are a collection of philosophical thoughts by the Emperor Marcus Aurelius (121 - 180 ce). Covering issues such as duty, forgiveness, brotherhood, strength in adversity and the best way to approach life and death, the Meditations have inspired thinkers, poets and politicians since their first publication more than 500 years ago. Today, the book stands as one of the great guides and companions - a cornerstone of Western thought.
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Excelent reading of an excellent classic
- By David on 10-22-16
By: Marcus Aurelius, and others
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The Iliad
- By: Homer, Emily Wilson - translator
- Narrated by: Audra McDonald
- Length: 20 hrs and 23 mins
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When Emily Wilson’s translation of The Odyssey appeared in 2017―rendering the ancient poem in contemporary language that was “fresh, unpretentious and lean” (Madeline Miller, Washington Post)―critics lauded it as “a revelation” (Susan Chira, New York Times) and “a cultural landmark” (Charlotte Higgins, Guardian) that would forever change how Homer is read in English. Now Wilson has returned with an equally revelatory translation of Homer’s other great epic―the most revered war poem of all time.
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Great Work of Scholarship Accessible to All
- By KY-Barbara on 10-05-23
By: Homer, and others
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The Iliad & The Odyssey
- By: Homer
- Narrated by: John Lescault
- Length: 28 hrs and 37 mins
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Little is known about the Ancient Greek oral poet Homer, the supposed 8th century BC author of the world-read Iliad and his later masterpiece, The Odyssey. These classic epics provided the basis for Greek education and culture throughout the classical age and formed the backbone of humane education through the birth of the Roman Empire and the spread of Christianity.
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Worth the price, worth the time
- By Sam on 12-31-04
By: Homer
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The Odyssey
- Audible Iliad & Odyssey, Book 2
- By: Homer, Emily Wilson - translator
- Narrated by: Claire Danes
- Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins
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Acclaimed actress Claire Danes burnishes an epic story of heroes, gods, and monsters in a groundbreaking translation of The Odyssey, the first great adventure story in the Western literary tradition. When the wily warrior-king Odysseus sets off for home after the Trojan War, he doesn’t realize this simple undertaking will become a perilous journey of 10 years. Beset at every turn, he encounters obstacles, detours, and temptations—both supernatural and human—while his wife Penelope fends off would-be suitors desperate to take the throne.
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Much better than I originally thought
- By Tad Davis on 01-28-19
By: Homer, and others
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The Iliad of Homer
- By: Elizabeth Vandiver, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Vandiver
- Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins
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For thousands of years, Homer's ancient epic poem the
Iliad has enchanted readers from around the world. When you join Professor Vandiver for this lecture series on the Iliad, you'll come to understand what has enthralled and gripped so many people. Her compelling 12-lecture look at this literary masterpiece -whether it's the work of many authors or the "vision" of a single blind poet - makes it vividly clear why, after almost 3,000 years, the
Iliad remains not only among the greatest adventure stories ever told but also one of the most compelling meditations on the human condition ever written.
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Vandiver never disappoints
- By Machteacher on 07-23-13
By: Elizabeth Vandiver, and others
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The Odyssey
- By: Homer, Robert Fagles - translator
- Narrated by: Ian McKellen
- Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins
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The great adventure story tells of Odysseus, a veteran of the Trojan War, who - through a landscape peopled with monsters, sea nymphs, evil enchantresses, and vengeful gods - makes his tortuous way home to his faithful wife, Penelope. Shipwrecked numerous times, faced with apparently insurmountable obstacles, offered the temptations of ease, comfort, and even immortality, Odysseus remains steadfast and determined. Themes of courage and perseverance, fidelity and fortitude.
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Beautiful recording marred by audio problems!
- By Arthurian Tapestry on 05-06-12
By: Homer, and others
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Homer Box Set: Iliad & Odyssey
- By: Homer, W. H. D. Rouse - translator
- Narrated by: Anthony Heald
- Length: 25 hrs and 2 mins
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Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey are unquestionably two of the greatest epic masterpieces in Western literature. Though more than 2,700 years old, their stories of brave heroics, capricious gods, and towering human emotions are vividly timeless. The Iliad can justly be called the world’s greatest war epic. The terrible and long-drawn-out siege of Troy remains one of the classic campaigns. The Odyssey chronicles the many trials and adventures Odysseus must pass through on his long journey home from the Trojan wars to his beloved wife.
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Oddball Translation
- By Joel Jenkins on 05-11-17
By: Homer, and others
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Celtic Mythology
- Tales of Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes
- By: Philip Freeman
- Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
- Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins
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Most people have heard of the Celts - the elusive, ancient tribal people who resided in present-day England, Ireland, Scotland and France. Paradoxically characterized as both barbaric and innocent, the Celts appeal to the modern world as a symbol of a bygone era, a world destroyed by the ambition of empire and the spread of Christianity throughout Western Europe. Despite the pervasive cultural and literary influence of the Celts, shockingly little is known of their way of life and beliefs, because very few records of their stories exist.
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Scholarly yet fancifully told
- By Maestro F on 01-04-20
By: Philip Freeman
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The Poetic Edda
- Stories of the Norse Gods and Heroes
- By: Jackson Crawford
- Narrated by: Jackson Crawford
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
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The poems of the Poetic Edda have waited a long time for a modern English translation that would do them justice. Here it is at last (Odin be praised!) and well worth the wait. These amazing texts from a 13th-century Icelandic manuscript are of huge historical, mythological, and literary importance, containing the lion's share of information that survives today about the gods and heroes of pre-Christian Scandinavians, their unique vision of the beginning and end of the world, etc.
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Butchery of the language
- By Sigurdur J. on 03-26-19
By: Jackson Crawford
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The Aeneid
- By: Virgil
- Narrated by: Simon Callow
- Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins
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The publication of a new translation by Fagles is a literary event. His translations of both the Iliad and Odyssey have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and have become the standard translations of our era. Now, with this stunning modern verse translation, Fagles has reintroduced Virgil's Aeneid to a whole new generation, and completed the classical triptych at the heart of Western civilization.
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Good but the chapters aren't IN ORDER
- By Maggie on 10-18-17
By: Virgil
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Plato, Socrates, and the Dialogues
- By: Michael Sugrue, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Michael Sugrue
- Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins
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These 16 lectures bring the Socratic quest for truth alive and explore ideas that are as vital today as they were 25 centuries ago. Ideas about truth, justice, love, beauty, courage, and wisdom that can change lives and reveal the world in new ways. Here, you'll delve into the inner structure, action, and meaning of 17 of Plato's greatest dialogues, making these lectures an indispensable companion for anyone interested in philosophy in general or Platonic thought in particular.
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Easily the best audiobook in my collection
- By ADRIAN on 02-03-14
By: Michael Sugrue, and others
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Meditations of Marcus Aurelius
- By: Marcus Aurelius
- Narrated by: Prentice Onayemi
- Length: 32 mins
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Thousands of years ago Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius wrote these meditations as a guide for his own self-improvement, and they're still relevant today. Bedtime stories are narrated by the world’s most celebrated voices and written with no beginning, middle, or end so you don’t stay up to hear what happens next. They're interesting enough to give your mind something to focus on, but delivered in a way that encourages sleep.
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Grateful for the gift
- By vesta on 05-15-20
By: Marcus Aurelius
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The Iliad
- By: Homer, Alexander Pope - translator
- Narrated by: Michael Page
- Length: 20 hrs and 9 mins
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One of the foremost achievements in Western literature, Homer's Iliad tells the story of the darkest episode in the Trojan War. At its center is Achilles, the greatest warrior-champion of the Greeks, and his refusal to fight after being humiliated by his leader, Agamemnon.
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One Advantage of Not Knowing Classical Greek
- By John on 12-09-21
By: Homer, and others
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The Iliad
- By: Homer, Robert Fagles - translator
- Narrated by: Derek Jacobi, Maria Tucci
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
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Dating to the ninth century BC, Homer’s timeless poem still vividly conveys the horror and heroism of men and gods wrestling with towering emotions and battling amidst devastation and destruction, as it moves inexorably to the wrenching, tragic conclusion of the Trojan War. Renowned classicist Bernard Knox observes in his superb Introduction that although the violence of the Iliad is grim and relentless, it coexists with both images of civilized life and a poignant yearning for peace.
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Abridged
- By Amazon Customer on 10-15-18
By: Homer, and others
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Macbeth
- By: William Shakespeare
- Narrated by: James Marsters, Joanne Whalley, Josh Cooke, and others
- Length: 1 hr and 59 mins
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Infamously known as the cursed Scottish play, Macbeth is perhaps Shakespeare’s darkest tragedy. When General Macbeth is foretold by three witches that he will one day be King of Scotland, Lady Macbeth convinces him to get rid of anyone who could stand in his way – including committing regicide. As Macbeth ascends to the throne through bloody murder, he becomes a tyrant consumed by fear and paranoia.
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Might want to Read Along
- By Syd Young on 02-03-14
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The Aeneid
- Revised and Expanded Edition
- By: Vergil
- Narrated by: Susanna Braund
- Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
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A powerful and poignant translation of Vergil’s epic poem, newly equipped with introduction and notes.
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Great translation
- By Melanie on 11-05-23
By: Vergil
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The Iliad
- The Fitzgerald Translation
- By: Homer, Robert Fitzgerald - translator
- Narrated by: Dan Stevens
- Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins
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Since it was first published more than 25 years ago, Robert Fitzgerald's prizewinning translation of Homer's battle epic has become a classic in its own right: a standard against which all other versions of The Iliad are compared. Fitzgerald's work is accessible, ironic, faithful, written in a swift vernacular blank verse that "makes Homer live as never before" ( Library Journal).
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Beautiful
- By Tad Davis on 10-08-14
By: Homer, and others
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The Complete Stoicism Collection
- Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, Letters from a Stoic, The Enchiridion & Discourses, On the Shortness of Life, and More
- By: Marcus Aurelius, Lucius Seneca, Epictetus .
- Narrated by: Gregory T Luzitano
- Length: 36 hrs and 5 mins
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Perfect for any listener who is searching for a deceptively simple yet powerful approach to life, this book offers you a source of inner strength and guidance, allowing you to enrich your life and face your challenges with a renewed level of insight.
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Great narration!
- By Alison Salley on 07-09-23
By: Marcus Aurelius, and others
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The Iliad
- By: Homer, Richmond Lattimore - translator
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 22 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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The Iliad is one of the most enduring creations of Western Civilization and was originally written to be recited or chanted to the accompaniment of various instruments. Properly performed, this work today is just as meaningful, just as powerful, and just as entertaining as it was in the ninth century BC, and it casts its spell upon modern listeners with the same raw intensity as it did upon the people of ancient times.
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An Excellent Iliad
- By Jefferson on 04-17-10
By: Homer, and others
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The Confessions of St. Augustine
- By: Saint Augustine
- Narrated by: Mel Foster
- Length: 12 hrs and 43 mins
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The Confessions of St. Augustine is one of the most moving diaries ever recorded of a man's journey to the fountain of God's grace. Writing as a sinner, not a saint, Augustine shares his innermost thoughts and conversion experiences, and wrestles with the spiritual questions that have stirred the hearts of the thoughtful since time began.
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St. Augustius
- By Amazon Customer on 01-21-21
By: Saint Augustine
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The Inferno
- By: Dante, Robert Hollander - translator, Jean Hollander - translator
- Narrated by: Dominic Hoffman
- Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins
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The epic grandeur of Dante's masterpiece has inspired readers and listeners for 700 years and has entered the human imagination. But the further we move from the late medieval world of Dante, the more a rich understanding and enjoyment of the poem depends on knowledgeable guidance.
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Into Hell
- By Adam on 10-25-19
By: Dante, and others
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The Divine Comedy
- Penguin Classics
- By: Robin Kirkpatrick - translator, Dante Alighieri
- Narrated by: Jot Davies, Robin Kirkpatrick, Kristin Atherton
- Length: 17 hrs and 17 mins
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The Divine Comedy describes Dante's descent into Hell with Virgil as a guide, his ascent of Mount Purgatory and his encounter with his dead love Beatrice, and finally, his arrival in Heaven. Examining questions of faith, desire and enlightenment, the poem is a brilliantly nuanced and moving allegory of human redemption. This major translation is published here for the first time in a single volume.
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Solid, read with gusto
- By Tad Davis on 11-15-20
By: Robin Kirkpatrick - translator, and others
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Julius Caesar
- A Fully-Dramatized Audio Production From Folger Theatre
- By: William Shakespeare
- Narrated by: full cast
- Length: 2 hrs and 21 mins
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The Folger Shakespeare Library, home to the world's largest Shakespeare collection, brings Julius Caesar to life with this new full-length, full-cast dramatic recording of its definitive Folger Edition.
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good play, difficult to distinguish characters
- By Christian R. Unger on 05-17-18
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From Song of Myself (A Poem from The Poets' Corner)
- The One-and-Only Poetry Book for the Whole Family
- By: John Lithgow
- Narrated by: Morgan Freeman, Susan Sarandon, Helen Mirren, and others
- Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins
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John Lithgow has compiled an outstanding collection of memorable poems and has gathered his famous friends to read them. The wide variety of carefully selected poetry in this audiobook provides the perfect introduction to reel in those who are new to poetry, and for poetry lovers to experience beloved verses in a fresh, vivid way. Lithgow offers insightful and sometimes poignant commentary to accompany each poem. His essential criterion is that "each poem's light shines more brightly when read aloud".
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A Painless Crash Course in the Great Western Poets
- By Brazilgirl on 10-27-14
By: John Lithgow
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The Odyssey
- The Fitzgerald Translation
- By: Homer, D. S. Carne-Ross, Robert Fitzgerald - translator
- Narrated by: Dan Stevens
- Length: 10 hrs and 15 mins
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Robert Fitzgerald's translation of The Odyssey has been the standard translation for more than three generations of students and poets. Macmillan Audio is delighted to publish the first ever audio edition of this classic work, the greatest of all epic poems. Fitzgerald's supple verse is ideally suited for audio, recounting the story of Odysseus' long journey back to his wife and home after the Trojan War. Homer's tale of love, adventure, food and drink, sensual pleasure, and mortal danger reaches the English-language listener in all its glory.
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"A god moved him--who knows?"
- By Jefferson on 07-25-18
By: Homer, and others
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Hamlet
- By: William Shakespeare
- Narrated by: Josh Stamberg, Stephen Collins, JoBeth Williams, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 13 mins
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Shakespeare’s timeless story of revenge, corruption, and murder is considered one of the greatest works in the English language. Prince Hamlet sets out to avenge his beloved father's death at the hand of his uncle Claudius - but Hamlet's spiral into grief and madness will have permanent and immutable consequences for the Kingdom of Denmark. Composed over 400 years ago, Hamlet remains one of the theater’s most studied and performed works, and is presented here in a stunning, sound-rich, full-cast recording.
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One of the Best
- By Sandra on 06-08-15
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Meditations of Marcus Aurelius
- By: Marcus Aurelius
- Narrated by: Alan Munro
- Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins
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Meditations is former U.S. President Bill Clinton's favorite book. This audio consists of a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor 161-180 AD, setting forth his ideas on Stoic philosophy.
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The reading made it impossible to focus on content
- By Mark Grebner on 09-02-12
By: Marcus Aurelius
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The Aeneid
- By: Virgil, Robert Fitzgerald - translator
- Narrated by: Christopher Ravenscroft
- Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
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Profoundly poetic yet gloriously accessible, this is the best way to experience a work that has remained a centerpiece of Western civilization for 2,000 years. Fitzgerald's rendering speaks directly to the modern listener, inviting us to share the excitement, adventure, and human tears as Aeneas, the warrior hero, escapes from the burning city of Troy, embarks on a long and perilous journey, and eventually, triumphantly establishes a new nation: Rome.
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Not complete
- By Martin E Sargent on 04-16-16
By: Virgil, and others