The Odyssey audiobook free download

With his Odyssey, bestselling author and classicist Daniel Mendelsohn has created a momentous new work, hailed by classicists and poets alike—a translation to stand with those of E. V. Rieu and Robert Fagles. Setting aside the streamlining, modernizing approach of many recent translations, Mendelsohn artfully reproduces the epic’s formal qualities – meter, enjambment, alliteration, assonance – and in so doing restores to Homer’s masterwork its archaic grandeur. His expansive six-beat line, far closer to the original than that of other recent translations, allows him to capture each of Homer’s verses line for line, without sacrificing the amplitude and shadings of the original. The result is the richest, most precise, and most musical Odyssey in English, one that fully conveys its oral poetics while bringing to vivid life the gripping adventure, profound human insight and powerful themes that make Homer’s work resonate some twenty-eight centuries after its composition. Supported by an extensive introduction and the fullest notes and commentary currently available, Mendelsohn’s Odyssey is poised to become the authoritative English-language version of this magnificent, endlessly enjoyable masterpiece.

The Odyssey by Homer, translated by Daniel Mendelsohn, offers a fresh and faithful rendition of the epic tale of Odysseus's journey home. Unlike many modern translations, Mendelsohn retains the original's poetic structure, including meter and alliteration, providing a rich, musical experience. 🎶 His translation captures the grandeur and depth of the original text, making it a standout among other versions like those by E.V. Rieu and Robert Fagles. 📚

Why listen? Mendelsohn's work is praised for its precision and musicality, offering a vivid and immersive experience. With extensive notes and commentary, this audiobook is perfect for both newcomers and seasoned fans of Homer. 🌊✨

Experience the timeless adventure and profound insights of The Odyssey in a way that resonates with modern listeners while honoring its ancient roots.

'The Odyssey' by Homer is among the celebrated Top 50 Fiction bestsellers this week. The production is of high quality, without annoying background noises. Hear it for free on Deezer or experience it in excellent audio quality on Audible.