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The Odyssey

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The Odyssey

By: Homer, Ian Johnston - translator
Narrated by: Anton Lesser
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The Trojan War is over, and Odysseus, the cunning King of Ithaca, sets out for home, his wife Penelope, and his son, Telemachus. It proves a long, 10-year journey, fraught with dangers.

Download the accompanying reference guide.Public Domain (P)2007 Naxos Rights International
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"In the front of all poetry stands the poetry of [ancient Greece], and in its foremost rank stand the epics of Homer." (Andrew Lang, Homer and the Epic)

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Great Adventure

Awesome listen. I have always wanted to read the book. Listening to it really get's a person into the story. I'm waiting to rub some olive oil on my skin and I am now a Zeus fearing man.LOL Great story.

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Wonderful experience.

My 1st time. The narrator gave great feeling to this story. I loved it. I started with theIliad by the same narrator.

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Godlike Anthon Lesser

Anton Lesser gives an amazing performance. I generally prefer audiobooks with some music but he's acting skills are so good and the translation is amazing, I just loved this audiobook!

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