Homer The Ultimate Collection, Homer
Homer The Ultimate Collection, Homer
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Homer The Ultimate Collection

Author: Homer

Narrator: Geoffrey Giuliano, The Arc Giuliano

Unabridged: 35 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/08/2023

Categories: Fiction, Classic, Satire


Synopsis

"There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep." - The Odyssey
"Hateful to me as the gates of Hades is that man who hides one thing in his heart and speaks another." - The Iliad
"Let your spear be your passport." - The Odyssey
Homer is one of the most important figures in ancient Greek literature, believed to have lived in the 8th century BC. He is most famous for his epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, which are considered to be the founding works of Western literature. The Iliad tells the story of the Trojan War, focusing on the hero Achilles, while the Odyssey recounts the adventures of the Greek hero Odysseus as he attempts to return home after the war. Both works are celebrated for their vivid storytelling, complex characters, and profound exploration of human nature.
Homer's influence on literature cannot be overstated. His works have been studied, adapted, and imitated for centuries, inspiring countless writers and artists throughout history. His portrayal of heroic characters struggling against fate and the gods has become a defining feature of Western literature, and his themes of love, loyalty, and the search for meaning continue to resonate with readers today. Despite the fact that little is known about the life of the man behind these great works, Homer's legacy endures, and his impact on Western culture remains immeasurable.
Here is the ultimate Audiobook celebration of this great enduring artist narrated by Emmy-nominated actor and author Geoffrey Giuliano.

About Homer

Homer is a legendary ancient Greek poet, traditionally said to be the author of the epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey. The ancient Greeks generally believed that Homer was a historical individual, but modern scholars are skeptical: no reliable biographical information has been handed down from classical antiquity, and the poems themselves manifestly represent the culmination of many centuries of oral storytelling and a well-developed "formulaic" system of poetic composition. It has been suggested that "Homer" is "not the name of a historical poet, but a fictitious or constructed name."


Reviews

Goodreads review by Giordana on June 16, 2024

Ho letto l’illiade delle Edizioni Blackie. Classici liberati. Consiglio a TUTTI che vogliono leggere un classico, leggere questa edizione. Ha dei disegnini al lato, ci sono delle note dove spiegano i personaggi dove non sentirsi perso. Racconta l’illiade come un romanzo e non c’è niente di liù straord......more

Goodreads review by Lettrice G♡ on March 03, 2023

Il mio poema epico preferito,la mia passione per l’epica risale al periodo delle scuole medie......more

Goodreads review by Bernie4444 on October 09, 2023

The ground is dark with blood. With many books, translations are negligible, with two obvious exceptions, one is the Bible, and surprisingly the other is The Iliad. Each translation can give a different insight and feel to the story. Everyone will have a favorite. I have several. There are partial tra......more

Goodreads review by Mahé on March 01, 2024

"Chacun est exposé à perdre un être cher, plus proche qu'un ami, un frère sorti du même sein, un fils : la part une fois faites aux pleurs et aux sanglots, il s'en tient là ; les Parques ont fait aux hommes un cœur apte à pâtir." Chant XXIV, discours d'Apollon Parfois, je me dis qu'une citation vaut b......more