The Odyssey
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Ian McKellen
About this listen
The Odyssey is literature's grandest evocation of every man's journey through life. 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.
This audiobook is sure to delight both the classicist and the general listener and to captivate a new generation of Homer's students.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-04-21
Ian mcellen
Ian mcellen's performance is great. I wish he would re-tell it with his old age voice.
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- Mark Butler
- 19-11-18
A classic. (grin), but worth the listen.
I much prefer science fiction, but this was a fun detour. It was very interesting to see how well formed it is a as novel. Given it is an epic, be prepared for the repetition and phrasing. After a while that almost become comforting. The story line is well known so not much of a surprise, but the detail is very interesting and does give a glimpse to the real world back then. Interesting, educational and also fun.
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- Ryan
- 27-12-19
Ian McKellan brings this tale to life!
i absolutely loved this book. Ian McKellan brings the whole tale to life and weaves the tale so well.
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- pearl_of_wisdom
- 26-01-17
wonderful story
This is a fantastic story and perfectly read by Gandolf! No wonder it reminds me of lord of the rings.
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- Digseyboy
- 07-06-18
Not my cup’o’tea!
I know it’s one of the classics, but I found it very well read by Ian Mckellen a rich and rounded voice but the story just wasn’t for me at all.
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- kazeran
- 11-08-19
A Classic Translation
Wonderful translation of this epic tale. The fact that it is narrated by Ian McKellen adds further magic.
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- scott
- 15-03-18
The greatest story ever written!
A timeless masterpiece superbly written and brilliantly narrated. Some issues with the sound quality but didn't diminish the enjoyment.
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- S. Evans
- 27-01-21
Terrific performance, of a strong translation
I am not able to comment on the accuracy of the translation but it works
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- P. N. Pol
- 01-04-19
A full ending
I have often wondered how the story ended now I know thanks to Audibe cheers
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- Patrick
- 05-06-19
Mindblowingly vivid epic storytelling
An epic saga masterfully told. Unforgettable characters and a story that is as visceral and vivid today as it was when it was first told
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