The odyssey is a magnificent epic tale that portrays the journey called life. This unabridged edition is a collaborative effort from librivox involving 16 narrators, and they all seem to have adequate sound quality and narrating ability. Rouse translator, audiobook narrated by anthony heald. In fact the word odyssey in english itself has come to mean a long and eventful journey. The poem is, in part, a sequel to the iliad, and concerns the events that befall the greek hero odysseus in his long journey back to his native land ithaca after the fall. For more free audiobooks, or to become a volunteer reader, please visit. The odyssey by homer circa 700 bc translated by samuel butler the odyssey.
Librivox recording in ancient greek of book 6 of the odyssey, by homer. It takes odysseus ten years to return to his native land of ithaca after ten years of war. Full audio book full audio books best audio book best audio books. The project gutenberg ebook of the odyssey, by homer this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the united states and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no. The odyssey is literatures grandest evocation of every mans journey through life. Fagless work is a triumph because he has not merely provided a contemporary version of homers classic poem, but has located the right language for the timeless character of this great tale. The odyssey audio book librivox audio books bookdesign. Get 2 audiobooks free, 2 books a month, plus access to more than 700,000 podcasts. Trojan war, he doesnt realize this simple undertaking will become a perilous journey of 10 years. The odyssey by homer part 10 full audiobook youtube. Nausicaa,daughter of alcinous, king of the phaeacians is asleep.
The odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other. Hi, i dont get paid for any of my channels content and it takes a very long time to make audio book videos, i get many messages thanking me for helping the blind have easy access to books. To listen, click play in the box below or click on the chapter links. Robert fitzgeralds translation of the odyssey has been the standard translation for more than three generations of students and poets. In the myths and legends that are retold here, the energy and poetry of homers original is captured in a bold, contemporary idiom, giving us an edition of the odyssey that is a joy to listen to, worth savoring and treasuring for its sheer lyrical mastery this audiobook. Start your 48hour free trial to unlock this the odyssey study guide and get instant access. The odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being the iliad, attributed to the poet. Listen to homers epic poem the odyssey which follows the greek hero odysseus on his journey from troy to his home of ithaca after the trojan war. This book, translated by stanley lombardo, is written to make homers odyssey. Rich in greek folklore and myth, featuring gods and goddesses, monsters and sorceresses, the odyssey. Homer, odyssey book 10 theoi classical texts library. The poem is, in part, a sequel to the iliad, and concerns the events that befall the greek hero odysseus in his long journey back to his native land.
But that manif they caught sight of him home in ithaca, by god, theyd all pray to be faster on their feet than richer in bars of gold and heavy robes. The odyssey by homer full audiobook best audiobooks. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Murray 1 then to the aeolian isle we came, where dwelt aeolus, son of hippotas, dear to the immortal gods, in a floating island, and all. Greek poet homer established the standard for tales of epic quests and heroic journeys with the odyssey. We have the lowest subscription price, and your first audiobook is free.
Translated by samuel butler 18351902 the odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being the iliad, attributed to the poet. Full audio books for everyone earns money off of the above links. Odyssey award for excellence in audiobook production. In the myths and legends that are retold here, the energy and poetry of homers original is captured in a bold, contemporary idiom, giving us an edition of the odyssey. Listen to 150,000 of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. The odyssey at the odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being the iliad, attributed to the poet homer. Fagles brings the odyssey so near, one wonders if the hollywood adaption can be far behind. It combines storytelling and poetry in a marvelous way. There are plenty of free ebooks available in the public domain, from sites such as gutenberg and although not likely to replace printed books in the near future, ebooks and audio books are changing the way we consume literature. Homers masterpiece tells the story of odysseus, the ideal greek hero, as he travels home to ithaca after the trojan wara journey of ten years and countless thrilling adventures. Subscribe to our free ebooks blog and email newsletter. This is a reading of an excerpt of book 10 of the odyssey by homer, translated by robert fitzgerald. Audio book, computergenerated audio book, humanread compilations data music, recorded music, sheet other recordings pictures, moving pictures, still recent.
It takes odysseus ten years to return to his native land of ithaca after ten years of. Odyssey, written by homer, is possibly one of the greatest stories of a heros return home. Get started with a 30 day free trial and get your first 3 audiobooks on us. Librivox recording of the odyssey, by homer transl. The odyssey unabridged audiobook on cd 9781419347047 by homer.
The odyssey is one of the two major ancient greek epic poems the other being the iliad, attributed to the poet homer. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. I am not a professional, this was made for educational purposes. Odyssey award for excellence in audiobook production about the odyssey award for excellence in audiobook production this annual award will be given to the producer of the best audiobook. The odyssey audiobook free the odyssey free audio book. Get your first audiobook free audiobooks rakuten kobo.
The poem is commonly dated to between 800 and 600 bc. The iliad, by homer full audiobook homers iliad is the first great work of western literature. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Composed in twentyfour books of greek hexameter poetry, it portrays the. The achaeans sail from the land of the cyclopes to the home of aeolus, ruler of the winds. Crowded with characters, both human and nonhuman, and bursting with action, the odyssey. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The most popular epic of western culture springs to life in allen mandelbaums magnificent translation. The odyssey audiobook homer, emily wilson translator audible.
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