Book description
‘This superb translation ... feels like the original’ Richard P. Martin, Stanford UniversityWith 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.
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Infinite Hole
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Crash Enforcer
I'm amazed at how this app has expanded my reading horizons. 🎉 Rekindling my literary flame – this app has brought back the joy of reading in a whole new format. 📖🚀
Prometheus
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Despair
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Nightmare King
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BuzzBait
I've never experienced such silky-smooth playback even with high-quality FLAC files. Noise reduction in ListenBook Pro ensures crystal-clear playback even in noisy environments. The detailed listening stats are fantastic. Helps me keep track of my progress.
Dora the Destroyer
From MP3 to FLAC, this app plays them all flawlessly. Say goodbye to compatibility issues! I love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device.
Rook
Hands down, the best audiobook collection I've ever come across. It has everything I want to listen to. I'm so grateful for this app – it's like having a personal storyteller wherever I go. With ListenBook, I can enjoy my own audio content with unparalleled ease and comfort. I never thought I'd find an app that supports such a wide range of audiobook formats. ListenBook is a true gem! The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Wheels
ListenBook's features are a bookworm's dream come true – from chapters to bookmarks, it's got everything. Finally, an app that supports a wide range of audio formats! It's a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. An acceptable audiobook that met basic expectations. No complaints about quality but nothing remarkable either. Would listen to this narrator again but wouldn't seek them out.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience