The Odyssey Audio Book Review
The Odyssey – An Audio Book Review
- Author: Homer (Translated by Robert Fagles)
- Narrated by: Ian McKellen
- Length: 13 hours and 26 minutes
- Unabridged
- Genre: Classics/Poetry
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The Odyssey Audio Book Summary:
This brand new translation of the classic poem by Homer is now available in audiobook form. Award winning translator Robert Fagles perfectly captures the epic sense of adventure of the original in modern style. The classic tale tells the adventures of Odysseus, a decorated warrior of the Trojan War, as he makes the perilous journey to see his wife, Penelope, once again. His travels were fraught with danger as he came to clash with all manners of beings such as sea nymphs, vengeful Gods, sinister enchantress and mythological monster of Greek folklore. Odysseus was the classic hero, facing impossible odds, temptations and even the chance of immortality he remained focused on his goal. This is the tale of tragedy and triumph, a classic story where all modern tales of heroes are based upon.
This audiobook edition of Homer’s Odyssey is narrated by the extremely talented Sir Ian McKellen. Relive the adventures of Odysseus in this wonderfully translated into modern times, audiobook edition of the classic.
One reason to listen:
This is a classic tale that is a must for all book lovers and fans of the adventure genre. The Odyssey built the foundations to this great genre that is still being used today by writers.
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Reactions:
“No-one can beat Sir Ian at this kind of thing. He’s probably one of the greatest performers of classical text. He doesn’t just recite the verse, he speaks it. He speaks every sentence with immaculately chosen intonations that communicate meaning and emotion perfectly. I can’t imagine a better reader to bring out the depth and magic of Homer.” – David
“This audiobook is absolutely fantastic, and Ian McKellen’s narration is first rate (for those of you who don’t know who is is, he played Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings movies). It is by far the best audio adaption of a classical text that I have ever heard. Buy it. Seriously ” – Rachel
“The translation is not overly wordy but still very eloquent. The narrator is an absolutely perfect fit! This is the only book I’ve listen to the literally had me yelling out with glee on more than one occasion!” – Bennett
“Both Robert Fagles translation and Ian McKellen’s reading are superb. However, at about five hours in, the recording began to exhibit technical glitches related to speed. I re-downloaded the audiobook, but to no avail. No matter how good McKellen is, listening to someone’s voice slowed down or sped up is too annoying; especially for a work that already demands so much attention.” – Perschon
“First of all, this is a beautiful recording and translation of the Odyssey. For those, wishing to attempt Homer’s epics, I highly suggest you start with the excellent Fagles rendering of the Iliad, also available here on audible and free of the quality problems that plague this file. What mars this book has nothing to do with the narration or translation, but with the quality of the audio file itself. There is an earlier review here that states that the speed of the recording has been slowed down in one of the chapters. It even sounds like a different narrator. Some files sound pristine and clear, every OTHER file sounds like they recorded it through a closet wall. I found myself adjusting the treble on my speakers constantly.” – McGrath-Muniz
Score on Audible: 4.3 out of 5
Score on Amazon: 4.4 out of 5
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