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Homer, Fagles, and McKellen get all the laurels. While Dorian Gray spends his life pursuing fresh experiences and new sensations, his looks do not change. Left alone for 20 years when Odysseus goes off to fight in the Trojan war after the abduction of Helen, Penelope manages, in the face of scandalous rumours, to maintain the kingdom of Ithaca. AudioFile Newsletter Let us recommend your next great audiobook! In the myths and legends that are retold here, the energy and poetry of Homer's 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. What members say Average Customer Ratings Overall. The Odyssey Audio Book Review.

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The Odyssey Audio Book Review

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Unforgettable characters and a story that is as visceral and vivid today as it was when it was first told. Herodotus was a Greek historian born in Halicarnassus, subject at the time of the great Persian Empire.

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The classic tale tells the adventures of Odysseus, a decorated warrior of the Trojan War, as he makes the perilous journey to see his wife, Penelope, once again. Some files sound pristine and clear, every OTHER file sounds like they recorded it through a closet wall.

One reason to listen: There is an earlier review here that states that the speed of the recording has been slowed down in one of the chapters. Preview this item Preview this item. Her compelling 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, 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.

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: To read new reviews and free audiobooks. Tadhg Hynes, Kayleigh Payne Length: Well read but with some audio problems.

I found myself adjusting the treble on my speakers constantly. Herodotus was the first historian known to have broken from Homeric tradition in order to treat historical subjects as a method of investigation, specifically by collecting his materials in a critical, systematic fashion and then arranging them into a chronological narrative.

The Odyssey Audiobook | Homer, Robert Fagles - translator |

Very pleasant to listen to. Create lists, bibliographies and reviews: The 4 star rating in this case is only for the Penguin Audio audiobook edition of Robert Fagles' translation of Homer's The Odyssey. However, the portrait, secretly hidden in the attic of his residence and with which he has grown increasingly obsessed, does.

I cannot imagine a better way to approach this 'classic' of classical literature. In this fresh, authoritative version - the first English translation of The Odyssey by a woman - this stirring tale of shipwrecks, monsters, and magic comes alive in an entirely new way. Cherish the images as the web of this great tale is woven before the eyes of the mind.

Based on the rest of the narration, I odysswy confident that this was not the case, but rather an unfortunate effect of the audio editing.

No matter how good McKellen is, listening to someone's voice slowed down or sped up is too annoying, especially for a work that already demands so much attention. What members say Average Customer Ratings Overall. Beautiful recording marred by audio problems! It's a book for everyone, and as odyssfy become familiar with the way Joyce writes, this becomes obvious.

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This may or may not be a distraction for some. Allow this favorite library to be seen by others Keep this favorite library private. The masterpiece of Rome's greatest poet, Virgil's Aeneid has inspired generations of readers and holds a central place in Western literature.

HomerRobert Fagles - translator. This audio consists of a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor ADsetting forth his ideas on Stoic philosophy. Award winning translator Robert Fagles perfectly captures the epic sense of adventure of the original in modern style. I have often wondered how the story ended now I know thanks to Audibe cheers.