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Odyssey

By: Homer, Stanley Lombardo - translator
Narrated by: Stanley Lombardo, Susan Sarandon - introduction
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The Odyssey tells of the heroic journey of Odysseus after the Trojan war. In his attempt to return home to Ithaca, this ancient hero is faced with obstacle after obstacle, mythic creature after mythic creature. This is an epic poem encompassing an epic journey as famous as it is classic.

Translated and Narrated by Stanley Lombardo. Introduction by Susan Sarandon.

©2000 Hackett Publishing Company (P)2006 Parmenides Publishing Ancient, Classical & Medieval Literature Classics Collections Greek Poetry

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"Stanley Lombardo provides a welcome translation, contemporary in its rhythms, assurance, and clarity....this version of the Greek classic sounds honest, intimate, and, most importantly, clear." ( AudioFile)

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Timeless Classic • Modern Translation • Brisk Rhythmic Narration • Captivating Saga • Bold Storytelling • Strong Heroes

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The writing and narration come together to craft a thrilling experience. Well done to the interpreter for stepping in and delivering a solid performance!

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Enjoyed the narration and translation very much. It is better to listen to Homer rather than read the translations on paper.

Very good

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An excellent translation and performance. The Susan Sarandon summaries are utterly unnecessary, but that is my only complaint about it.

Excellent*

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Some translations make the classics die on the page. This one breaths them to life.

Phenomenal Translation and Reading

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What did you love best about Odyssey?

Mr. Lombardo's translation isn't poetic, but The Odyssey was originally an oral epic, meant to entertain and instruct the common man, (not the highbrows of the day). This translation is down to earth and easy to understand without losing any of Homer's dignity, so get ready for some swashbucking.

Any additional comments?

Sound quality is excellent for Audible, Ms. Sarandon gives a summary each chapter at its beginning, while sometimes unnecessary, this makes the story easy to follow. Mr. Lombardo does an excellent job reading his translation and speaks very clearly. Even though I'm a hardcore LOTR fan I still think that Lombardo's reading seems more natural than Sir Ian's reading of Fagles translation. Also the music in between chapters is nice and won't destroy your ears (like the audiobook for the Fagles translation) will.

Great Translation, Easy on the Ears Too

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