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Homer Box Set: Iliad & Odyssey
- Narrated by: Anthony Heald
- Length: 25 hrs and 2 mins
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Homer Box Set: Iliad & Odyssey
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Publisher's Summary
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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- Dan Haneveer
- 15-02-2021
Phew
I'm glad to have "read" and to now know the story. I found some of Anthony Heald's voice/accents pretty hard to listen to.
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- Adrian Magee
- 20-06-2022
Accessible translation, gripping delivery
Rouse’s translation uses very direct uncomplicated language meaning there are no comprehension roadblocks due to recondite vocabulary or needlessly complicated syntax (unlike some other translations).
Mr. Heald is a Rhapsodos in the fullest sense, his dramatic delivery, remarkable vocal characterisations and effortless rattling-off of the Greek nomenclature being all first rate. Heartily recommended.
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- Mic
- 30-08-2020
Epic
Classic story. Fantastic narration. Long but captivating. Definately worth the time to listen. well done Heald
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- Anna Micos
- 10-06-2024
Takes you back to an amazing times
Lovely to listen to all of this, it transports you back to an era of mythology
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- Mr
- 12-09-2014
10/10
What did you like most about Homer Box Set: Iliad & Odyssey?
Exceptional narration from Anthony Heald, captures the romanticism of the classical Greek epics.
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- Anthony Parsons
- 25-04-2019
Classic book
Loved this book great story and well read. Iliad is the better of the two stories
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- Omar Shubeilat
- 11-05-2024
excellent narration and well paced
Everything about the Iliad and Odyssey! the narration is excellent and the pace is also excellent.
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- Corey
- 30-08-2018
Epic
Epic is the only word I can use to describe Homer and his books. Epic from start to finish.
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- George Vlahos
- 17-06-2022
Timeless classic
These books are just incredible stories constructed by the amazing imagination of Homer. The fine context and detail he describes is just incredible. The narrator’s tone and enthusiasm provides vibrancy whilst keeping the tales interesting and imaginative.
Thoroughly enjoyed listening to each.
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- Karen Suzanne McMullen
- 07-10-2022
Lives up to the hype.
What a joy, to listen to.
Fabulous classic.
Well worth the wait, to finally get around to knowing both the Iliad & Odyssey.
Kudos, Homer
Thank you
With respect. 🙏🏼
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