The Odyssey
Audible Iliad & Odyssey, Book 2
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The Odyssey
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Narrateur(s):
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Claire Danes
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Auteur(s):
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Homer
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Emily Wilson - translator
À propos de cet audio
Acclaimed actress Claire Danes burnishes an epic story of heroes, gods, and monsters in a groundbreaking translation of The Odyssey, the first great adventure story in the Western literary tradition. When the wily warrior-king Odysseus sets off for home after the Trojan War, he doesn’t realize this simple undertaking will become a perilous journey of 10 years. Beset at every turn, he encounters obstacles, detours, and temptations—both supernatural and human—while his wife Penelope fends off would-be suitors desperate to take the throne.
Emily Wilson is the first woman to take on the daunting task of translating over 100,000 lines of a three-millennium-old poem from Ancient Greek to modern-day English. Her breathtaking rendition captures the poetic immediacy of the original text, while allowing listeners to experience The Odyssey with an honesty and directness few other versions have achieved. The result is a lean, fleet-footed translation that recaptures Homer’s “nimble gallop” and brings an ancient epic to new life. A fascinating introduction provides an informative overview of the Bronze Age milieu that produced the epic, the major themes of the poem, the controversies about its origins, and the unparalleled scope of its impact and influence.
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©2018 Emily Wilson (translation), Adrian Kitzinger (maps copyright) (P)2018 Audible, Inc.Ce que les auditeurs disent de The Odyssey
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- SSlick
- 2023-07-03
Ancient pop culture
I can understand why The Odyssey has been so popular through the ages. It really shows you that humans have always had an appetite for adventure stories, and that The Odyssey has clearly been a massive influence on popular culture, poetry, and literature since forever.
Claire Danes did a great job, delivering the right amount of emotion, and her voice was easy to listen to.
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- JohnS
- 2019-06-02
An epic will always be an epic!
This is my fourth go through The Odyssey. The first, a children's adaptation when I was 7 or 8 hooked me to this grand story. Emily Wilson's translation is a wonderfully accessible one and an excellent addition to the myriad versions of Homer's epic. Clare Danes narration is spot on. If one is to read/listen to The Odyssey, this version is highly recommended.
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- John MacLachlan
- 2022-01-07
Incredibly Fresh and Accessible
I love the approach Emily Wilson took to her translation of The Odyssey. It was very easy to get into and felt like a very honest and faithful translation while being modern enough for a casual reader to engage with.
Claire Danes did a phenomenal job with the rhythm of the work. I don't know enough Greek to know how her pronunciations were, but they felt acceptable and were, at the very least, consistent.
I'd love to hear more of Emily Wilson's work read by Claire Danes.
if you have even a passing interest in Greek mythology or Western literature, do yourself a favour and give this a go.
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- Mehrdad
- 2023-04-26
Great simpler translation and amazing narration
Not that I am against more elaborated translations but this is a good simple one. I read an archaic translation of The Iliad and enjoyed it and also liked this one.
Changing the wording to represent today’s values is a risky thing but it is worth taking.
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- WalksWithin
- 2021-05-04
Engaging
Wilson’s translation is easy to follow and understand. It is now my favourite version, and I’ve read/listened to several.
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- Jason Campbell
- 2022-05-12
A classic for a reason
Yet another of the 100 book you should read before you die. Truly a classic for a reason. the Odyssey is one of the olded stories for antiquity. looking into a brutal world and the great thief and trickter who help Troy fall. Honestly and epic filled with God's, heroes, and villain.
if you have never read this book, it is truly worth while
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- Dave
- 2020-06-03
Great story, Clair Danes is also a great Narrator
It was a great book to listen to, I recommend listening to the long 3 hr intro, it gives you great info and knowledge to begin your story.
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- Victor Levy
- 2021-01-07
Skip the intro
Regardless of how you may feel about the idea of a translation of this ancient classic into modern English, this one was well done and yielded a surprisingly fast paced romp.
The intro however, is another story. A poorly thought, twisted opinion piece that takes away much of the pleasure of listening to the audiobook.
Claire Danes’ voice also becomes grating after about 15 minutes - and I do like her as an actress.
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- Nicole
- 2019-10-26
Great Introduction by author of this tranalation
I hadn't realized there was an intro by the Author of this translation included at the beginning when I first ordered it. This into really set the stage for better understanding the story. Also, the language in this translation is current English and therefore allows the audience to relax and focus on the flow of the story, the characters, and their adventures.
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- Brett Pequin
- 2021-02-05
Homer Would Be Proud!!!
Claire Danes narration of this ageless classic masterfully translated by Emily Wilson is brought to life in a performance worthy of an Oscar. Her inflection of tone and pace will keep you attentive and engaged throughout and at times seems like she is channeling Athena as she navigates you through the many trials and travesties of the God like Odysseus.
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