Homer Box Set: Iliad & Odyssey

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.

Public Domain (P)2008 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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"The best translation of Homer that I have ever read is by W. H. D. Rouse." (Dudley Fitts)

a must listen, no way around it

If you think you would like these books then you should just pull the trigger. This recording is great and the story its self is of course wonderful.

UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING!!

This is without a doubt the best translation of the illiad and oddesey ever done!! I will re-read this to my heart's content!! Fantastic job!

A classic

What more can one say? It’s hard to imagine why it took so long to discover this ancient tale.
Absolutely one of the best time investments I ever made.

a classic at its best. great narrative and amazing

a classic at its best. great narrative and amazing. Homers disruption of the events are amazing and the voice matched well.

Awesome

Great story with an amazing narrator! Definitely recommend to anyone that loves The Iliad and The Odyssey.