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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 heroism and treachery of its combatants unmatched in song and story. Driven by fierce passions and loyalties, men and gods battle to a devastating conclusion.
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. Though the stormy god of the ocean has sworn vengeance against him, and witches and sirens try to lure him off course, Odysseus is clever and has the brilliant goddess Athena on his side.
Homer (9th or 8th century B.C.) is the presumed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, the two greatest epic poems of ancient Greece. Virtually nothing is known about his life. Tradition has it that he was blind. Most scholars believe he composed the Iliad and the Odyssey by relying on oral traditions. Their value lies chiefly in the poetry itself, moving from sublime passages about the gods and heroic exploits to passages expressing deep human emotion.
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10 Masterpieces You Have to Read Before You Die 1
- By: Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, and others
- Narrated by: Charles Hubbell, James Ellis, Stephen Scalon, and others
- Length: 102 hrs and 19 mins
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This Audiobook contains the following works : 1. Little women by Louisa May Alcott Start at Chapters 1, 2. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Start at Chapters 48, 3. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain Start at Chapters 109, 4. Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Start at Chapters 152, 5. The Odyssey by Homer Start at Chapters 186, 6. A Tales of Two Cities Start at Chapters 210, 7. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Start at Chapters 255, 8. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle Start at Chapters 268.
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solved download issues
- By K. Foster on 12-15-19
By: Jane Austen, and others
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Homer's The Iliad and The Odyssey
- By: Homer
- Narrated by: John Lescault
- Length: 28 hrs and 56 mins
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Experience the stunning Greek poetry of Homer in this collection of his two major works: The Iliad and The Odyssey. These epic poems are beloved for their presentation of Greek history and belief systems, their strong theming and lessons on Greek virtues, and their continued influence on the literary canon.
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Narration was excellent!
- By Michelle Storey on 11-09-24
By: Homer
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The Iliad & the Odyssey
- By: Homer
- Narrated by: Charles Purkey
- Length: 24 hrs and 29 mins
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The Iliad. Join Achilles at the Gates of Troy as he slays Hector to Avenge the death of Patroclus. Here is a story of love and war, hope and despair, and honor and glory. The recent major motion picture Helen of Troy starring Brad Pitt proves that this epic is as relevant today as it was twenty five hundred years ago when it was first written. So journey back to the Trojan War with Homer and relive the grandest adventure of all times. The Odyssey.
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narrator lacks intrigue
- By Amazon Customer on 10-04-19
By: Homer
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The Iliad and The Odyssey
- By: Homer
- Narrated by: Rob Goll, Lance Rasmussen, Josh Innerst, and others
- Length: 27 hrs and 58 mins
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The Iliad, set 9 years into the Trojan War, tells the story of the wrath of Achilles. The Odyssey tells the story of Odysseus as he wearily travels home from the war. The two epics provide the basis of Greek education and culture in the classical age. They have long remained among the most significant poems of European tradition. Produced here in full cast arrangement and narrated by Rob Goll, one can experience these age-old stories in a brand new way.
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Wonderful! I was waiting for a dramatized version
- By Goldie on 09-11-23
By: Homer
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The Iliad & The Odyssey
- By: Homer
- Narrated by: Andrea Giordani
- Length: 29 hrs and 38 mins
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The Iliad and The Odyssey are epic poems traditionally attributed to Homer, of which the written versions are dated to the 8th century BCE. Chronicling events in the Greek Bronze Age, this magnificent pair of poems forms the cornerstone of Western literature. If The Iliad is a classic war story, The Odyssey is symbolic of the individual’s journey through life.
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Iliad and oddessey
- By Justin J. Larsen on 03-17-20
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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
By: Gillian Cross
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10 Masterpieces You Have to Read Before You Die 1
- By: Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, and others
- Narrated by: Charles Hubbell, James Ellis, Stephen Scalon, and others
- Length: 102 hrs and 19 mins
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This Audiobook contains the following works : 1. Little women by Louisa May Alcott Start at Chapters 1, 2. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Start at Chapters 48, 3. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain Start at Chapters 109, 4. Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Start at Chapters 152, 5. The Odyssey by Homer Start at Chapters 186, 6. A Tales of Two Cities Start at Chapters 210, 7. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Start at Chapters 255, 8. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle Start at Chapters 268.
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solved download issues
- By K. Foster on 12-15-19
By: Jane Austen, and others
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Homer's The Iliad and The Odyssey
- By: Homer
- Narrated by: John Lescault
- Length: 28 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Experience the stunning Greek poetry of Homer in this collection of his two major works: The Iliad and The Odyssey. These epic poems are beloved for their presentation of Greek history and belief systems, their strong theming and lessons on Greek virtues, and their continued influence on the literary canon.
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Narration was excellent!
- By Michelle Storey on 11-09-24
By: Homer
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The Iliad & the Odyssey
- By: Homer
- Narrated by: Charles Purkey
- Length: 24 hrs and 29 mins
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The Iliad. Join Achilles at the Gates of Troy as he slays Hector to Avenge the death of Patroclus. Here is a story of love and war, hope and despair, and honor and glory. The recent major motion picture Helen of Troy starring Brad Pitt proves that this epic is as relevant today as it was twenty five hundred years ago when it was first written. So journey back to the Trojan War with Homer and relive the grandest adventure of all times. The Odyssey.
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narrator lacks intrigue
- By Amazon Customer on 10-04-19
By: Homer
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The Iliad and The Odyssey
- By: Homer
- Narrated by: Rob Goll, Lance Rasmussen, Josh Innerst, and others
- Length: 27 hrs and 58 mins
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The Iliad, set 9 years into the Trojan War, tells the story of the wrath of Achilles. The Odyssey tells the story of Odysseus as he wearily travels home from the war. The two epics provide the basis of Greek education and culture in the classical age. They have long remained among the most significant poems of European tradition. Produced here in full cast arrangement and narrated by Rob Goll, one can experience these age-old stories in a brand new way.
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Wonderful! I was waiting for a dramatized version
- By Goldie on 09-11-23
By: Homer
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The Iliad & the Odyssey
- By: Homer
- Narrated by: Joey Clark
- Length: 25 hrs and 12 mins
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Nearly three thousand years after they were composed, The Iliad and The Odyssey remain two of the most celebrated and widely read stories ever told, yet next to nothing is known about their author. He was certainly an accomplished Greek bard, and he probably lived in the late eighth and early seventh centuries BCE Authorship is traditionally ascribed to a blind poet named Homer, and it is under this name that the works are still published.
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Homer: The Ultimate Collection
- The Iliad | The Oddessy
- By: Homer
- Narrated by: Geoffrey Giuliano, The Arc
- Length: 35 hrs and 57 mins
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Homer is one of the most important figures in ancient Greek literature, believed to have lived in the 8th century BC. He is most famous for his epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, which are considered to be the founding works of Western literature. The Iliad tells the story of the Trojan War, focusing on the hero Achilles, while the Odyssey recounts the adventures of the Greek hero Odysseus as he attempts to return home after the war. Both works are celebrated for their vivid storytelling, complex characters, and profound exploration of human nature.
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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
By: Homer, and others
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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, 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
By: Homer, and others
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The Odyssey
- By: Homer, George Herbert Palmer - translator
- Narrated by: Norman Dietz
- Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins
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Surviving the Trojan War was just the beginning of the adventure for Odysseus. What lay ahead was a journey home that would last for years as he encountered gods and monsters before finally returning home - only to face the greatest threat to his happiness of all. This translation of Homer's classic tale captures all the timeless excitement and gripping drama that have made it a favorite for centuries.
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- By Joseph on 03-20-04
By: Homer, and others
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The Odyssey
- Penguin Classics
- By: Homer, E. V. Rieu, D. C. H. Rieu, and others
- Narrated by: George Blagden
- Length: 13 hrs and 45 mins
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The epic tale of Odysseus and his 10-year journey home after the Trojan War forms one of the earliest and greatest works of Western literature. Confronted by natural and supernatural threats - shipwrecks, battles, monsters and the implacable enmity of the sea-god Poseidon - Odysseus must use his wit and native cunning if he is to reach his homeland safely and overcome the obstacles that, even there, await him.
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A good read
- By Tad Davis on 10-15-19
By: Homer, and others
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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
By: Homer, and others
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The Iliad
- By: Homer
- Narrated by: Joey Clark
- Length: 14 hrs and 36 mins
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The Iliad is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is one of the oldest extant works of literature still widely read by modern audiences. As with the Odyssey, the poem is divided into 24 books and was written in dactylic hexameter. It contains 15,693 lines in its most widely accepted version. Set towards the end of the Trojan War, a ten-year siege of the city of Troy by a coalition of Mycenaean Greek states, the poem depicts significant events in the siege's final weeks.
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The Odyssey
- By: Homer
- Narrated by: Joey Clark
- Length: 10 hrs and 36 mins
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The Odyssey is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is one of the oldest extant works of literature still widely read by modern audiences. As with the Iliad, the poem is divided into 24 books. It follows the Greek hero Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his journey home after the Trojan War. After the war, which lasted ten years, his journey lasted for ten additional years, during which time he encountered many perils and all his crew mates were killed..
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The Iliad
- By: Homer, Robert Fagles - translator, Bernard Knox - introduction notes
- Length: 20 hrs
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This translation of The Iliad equals Fitzgerald's earlier Odyssey in power and imagination. It recreates the original action as conceived by Homer, using fresh and flexible blank verse that is both lyrical and dramatic.
By: Homer, and others
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25+ the Big Book of Ancient Classics
- The Odyssey by Homer, Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, the Republic by Plato, Poetics by Aristotle and Others
- By: Aristotle, Aeschylus, Marcus Aurelius, and others
- Narrated by: Stacey M. Patterson, Peter Coates, Mark Bowen, and others
- Length: 60 hrs and 55 mins
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We live in an era rife with cultural conflict. The 21st century is by no means free of wars, terrorism, riots, famine, nor epidemics. We may attempt to solve the challenges of our times by uniting the humanistic disciplines of philosophy, science, and technology. Our modern reality requires a fundamental understanding of the problems beleaguering our existence. Science and literature are key tools for gaining this insight. The wisdom accumulated throughout the centuries by scientists, philosophers, and writers is a solid foundation on which modern man can build the future.
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- By randy on 01-16-25
By: Aristotle, and others
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- Jason Mariotti
- 06-18-21
Great story
Love the performance and story’s best version I’ve ever had listened to it all many times and will listen to it many more times highly recommend this to anyone who likes the myths
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- Rick Tessari
- 06-07-21
Best narration I have ever listened to
This is obviously a tried and true epics with great stories of old. What sets this apart is the outstanding narration by Anthony Heald. It was like listening to a play. I bought 3 other classics he narrated just to continue to enjoy his readings.
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- Shopper Zanne
- 01-23-22
Finally.
Thank you. I was finally able to not only get through these, but comprehend and enjoy them. The translation coupled with equally excellent narration made it all possible.
I highly recommend the set.
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- aQuixRuby
- 06-29-18
Bloody and Awesome
I sincerely wonder how much embellishment has been added by the translator. Could the real story several thousand years old be so amazing? This text is yet more amazing than Troy the Brad Pitt movie and all those boring Titan movies. Perhaps we aren't at all more advanced than our ancestors.
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- Aldo Billingslea
- 06-24-17
Tony Heald's voice will take you there!
As accessible as a covers action and as dynamic as Shakespearean drama, Tony Heald's reading of the Odyssey is superb!
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- Michael
- 12-31-17
Always a classic
If you could sum up Homer Box Set: Iliad & Odyssey in three words, what would they be?
This is just one of those stories that everyone should read. Many lesson can be taken away.
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-17-18
Excellent
I was afraid the story would be over my head, but was very well read/performed making it easy to follow.
Really excellent. it's amazing how applicable and touching these stories remain, even over centuries.
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- Mike Shade
- 03-20-18
Best way to absorb these classics!
Would you consider the audio edition of Homer Box Set: Iliad & Odyssey to be better than the print version?
For me, it was much more accessible. The narration was excellent and it brought the story to life.
What about Anthony Heald’s performance did you like?
His style is perfect for this type of narrative. brought different characters to life.
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- Jason Franklin
- 07-16-22
Dramatically Read!
A great audio production. The reader does a fine job of reading dramatically including changes in accent and vocal timbre.
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- Autumn Johnson
- 05-18-20
Well performed. while long, it is enjoyable
Well performed. So any dry parts [some of the battles about who killed who] were still good. While it's a very long story and well known, it was a very enjoyable listen. Can't remember if I actually read this when I was younger or just picked up on the stories over the years. Odysseus' wife Penelope I didn't remember, but the men trying to marry her I did. Worth the time to listen to an old true classic.
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