Homer Box Set Iliad  Odyssey, Homer Translated by W. H. D. Rouse
Homer Box Set Iliad  Odyssey, Homer Translated by W. H. D. Rouse
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Homer Box Set: Iliad & Odyssey

Author: Homer; Translated by W. H. D. Rouse

Narrator: Anthony Heald

Unabridged: 25 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/06/2012

Categories: Fiction, Classic


Synopsis

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

Reviews

پسر خوانده‌های پدر خوانده‌ایم داستان کشیده شدن ام به طرف این کتاب از آنجا بود که وقتی رساله های افلاطون و ارسطو را مطالعه می‌کردم در چندین‌جا به آثار هومر اشاره کرده بودند و از طرف دیگر، خیلی از کارگردان‌های اروپایی هم در فیلم‌هایشان به تکرار، از قهرمانان این داستان ها یاد کرده بودند. و در بسیاری از......more

Goodreads review by André

I read it when was in school and it was obligatory Portuguese subject reading. I tried a second reading and decided to give another opportunity to this masterpiece and I really really enjoyed it even more than the first time.......more

Goodreads review by Lucinda

The best story ever-it has everything-love, romance, war, brave, handsome men, exotic places, monsters, beautiful women-its all in these two stories. Odysseus is my all-time favorite hero, and although he is a brave hero, he has his faults and it's this combination that makes him so lovable and what......more