Scholars of Homer believe that his epic poems were shared orally during his time and for hundreds of years after, so the performance can make or break your experience. If you’re taking an epic journey this weekend, listen to one of these audiobook versions of “The Odyssey” while you’re on the road! It is recommended to read the Illiad first, or at least know a bit about Greek mythology.
- Shakespearean actor, Ian McKellen’s grandiose delivery feels appropriate for Homer’s epic poem. It’s a “bestseller pick” on LibroFM, and is available at most audiobook retailers and many libraries.
- Narrator, film, TV, and theater actor Dan Stevens delivers “The Odyssey” with a conversational tone, and has earned 4.7 Stars on Chirp. The audiobook is available at most audiobook retailers and many libraries.
- Claire Danes earns 4.6 stars from Audible reviewers for her engaging and emotional storytelling. This production is available exclusively on Audible.
- Legendary narrator and film actor Anthony Heald narrates both “The Iliad” and “The Odyssey” in this 25 hour collection, with 4.6 Stars on Audible. The title is also available to download from Barnesandnoble.com and many other retailers and libraries.
- American author, essayist, critic, columnist, and translator Daniel Mendelsohn produced a new translation of “The Odyssey” which he narrated himself in this 19 hour version. The production earns an impressive 4.9 stars from listeners on Audible who praise both the performance and the translation. It is also available to purchase for the Google Play Book App and at most audiobook retailers and many libraries.
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Rebecca H. Lee
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