The Odyssey

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Leído por Mark Nelson

English · 1921 · 11h 1m · Classics (Antiquity), Historical Fiction

4.8 (289 reseñas)

The Odyssey is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is, in part, a sequel to the Iliad, the other Homeric epic. The Odyssey is fundamental to the modern Western canon; it is the second-oldest extant work of Western literature, while the Iliad is the oldest. Scholars believe the Odyssey was composed near the end of the 8th century BC, somewhere in Ionia, the Greek coastal region of Anatolia. The poem mainly focuses on the Greek hero Odysseus (known as Ulysses in Roman myths), king of Ithaca, and his journey home after the fall of Troy. It takes Odysseus ten years to reach Ithaca after the ten-year Trojan War. In his absence, it is assumed Odysseus has died, and his wife Penelope and son Telemachus must deal with a group of unruly suitors, the Mnesteres or Proci, who compete for Penelope's hand in marriage. - Summary by Mark Nelson

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Book I 24:47 Leído por Mark Nelson
Book II 24:46 Leído por Mark Nelson
Book III 27:54 Leído por Mark Nelson
Book IV 45:55 Leído por Mark Nelson
Book V 26:42 Leído por Mark Nelson
Book VI 19:21 Leído por Mark Nelson
Book VII 19:27 Leído por Mark Nelson
Book VIII 31:02 Leído por Mark Nelson
Book IX 31:43 Leído por Mark Nelson
Book X 30:32 Leído por Mark Nelson
Book XI 33:45 Leído por Mark Nelson
Book XII 25:22 Leído por Mark Nelson
Book XIII 23:36 Leído por Mark Nelson
Book XIV 29:27 Leído por Mark Nelson
Book XV 28:42 Leído por Mark Nelson
Book XVI 25:48 Leído por Mark Nelson
Book XVII 32:55 Leído por Mark Nelson
Book XVIII 23:36 Leído por Mark Nelson
Book XIX 35:00 Leído por Mark Nelson
Book XX 22:14 Leído por Mark Nelson
Book XXI 22:58 Leído por Mark Nelson
Book XXII 25:02 Leído por Mark Nelson
Book XXIII 20:51 Leído por Mark Nelson
Book XXIV 30:25 Leído por Mark Nelson

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well-read, but..


(4 estrellas)

Well-read, but I am not sure why anyone would translate Greek names into Latin names. Ulysses, Juno, Demeter, etc. Even the Furies are called something else. I mean, what are we doing here? Nothing against these names when reading Latin literature, but Greek should be Greek, in my opinion. Others may not mind, but I only made it one book in and switched to a different translation.

perfect


(5 estrellas)

The reader's voice is clear, animic and easy to follow. Worthy of such a great work as is the oddyssey

Excellent reading of Samuel Butler 1900 prose translation


(5 estrellas)

A measured and clear reading which brings the story to life. This prose translation is still fresh to modern ears. Immersive listening experience.

Praise for the Reader


(5 estrellas)

I have nothing but praise for this reader. The pace, and tone of the reading was spot on.

Excellent recording


(5 estrellas)

Switched from a different version based on reviews that parts of the recording had issues. This one: flawless.

An ideal prose.


(5 estrellas)

I have read this ancient book more than once, in differing translation. It is, perhaps, my favourite book. I appreciate this version to be, at present, my favorite prose translation of The Odyssey. Good on Samuel Butler. Good on Mark Nelson, narrator, for lending his voice to the tale. Honour to his name.

Outstanding reader


(5 estrellas)

I never read the book and was captivated by both the story and the way that Mark brought them to life. No need to see the movie!

Good reading


(5 estrellas)

only issue is with the translation that used Roman gods rather than original Greek Gods