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The Odyssey

By: Homer, A. T. Murray - translator
Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
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The Odyssey is the greatest adventure story ever written, and one of the great epic masterpieces of Western literature For almost 3,000 years, it has been a storehouse of ancient Greek folklore and myth. It is also our very first novel, if we think of it in terms of romantic plot development, realistic characterizations, frequent change of scene, and heroic dramatic devices. These elements continue to make it far more popular than its kindred piece, The Iliad. No other character in world literature has inspired as many literary works as Odysseus ("Ulysses" in Latin).

The story concerns an incident in the Trojan War and the difficulties of its hero, Odysseus, as he attempts to reach his home. Although possessing courage, stamina and power, it is his powerful mind that ultimately enables him to reach his destination and slay his adversaries. Odysseus is the very model of the worldly, well-traveled, persevering man. With his diplomacy, quick wit, and shrewd resourcefulness, he survives one catastrophe and set-back after another.

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What a wonderful way to listen to the classic Odyssey - do try this out you shall not be disappointed - Enjoy! Kaizen

Odyssey

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This is such a great book, so well written and fantastically presented, highly recommended

Who was your favorite character and why?

Pallas Athena, she seem to be the one in charge all through

Which character – as performed by Charlton Griffin – was your favourite?

Menelaus

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me laugh a lot

Any additional comments?

It's a great book considering how long ago it was written

Excellent

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Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Of course, it's a wonderful story and it's well translated but the reader seems to be putting on some mangled RP accent with strange pronunciation - dogs are 'daugs'; costs are 'causts'; comely is comb-ly etc. Is he American? I have never heard anyone talk like that. And the women's voices are just plain annoying. I had never imagined Flame-eyed Athena speaking with a high-pitched squeak.

Weird pronunciation

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