Audiobook The Odyssey: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) by Homer in the ListenBook app
Want to listen to the audiobook The Odyssey: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) written by Homer
ListenBook is here to help!
In ListenBook you can listen The Odyssey: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) and any other audiobooks you download from the internet.
ListenBook is the easiest and most convenient app for listening to audiobooks
in MP3, MP4, OPUS, OGG, FLAC, AWB, M4B, M4A, WMA, AAC formats
on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad!
Book description
Homer's best-loved and most accessible poem, recounting the great wandering of Odysseus during his ten-year voyage back home to Ithaca, after the Trojan War. A superb new verse translation, now published in trade paperback, before the standard Penguin Classic B format.
About the Author
Homer was probably born around 725BC on the Coast of Asia Minor, now the coast of Turkey, but then really a part of Greece. Homer was the first Greek writer whose work survives. He was one of a long line of bards, or poets, who worked in the oral tradition. Homer and other bards of the time could recite, or chant, long epic poems. Both works attributed to Homer - the Iliad and the Odyssey - are over ten thousand lines long in the original. Homer must have had an amazing memory but was helped by the formulaic poetry style of the time. In the Iliad Homer sang of death and glory, of a few days in the struggle between the Greeks and the Trojans. Mortal men played out their fate under the gaze of the gods. The Odyssey is the original collection of tall traveller's tales. Odysseus, on his way home from the Trojan War, encounters all kinds of marvels from one-eyed giants to witches and beautiful temptresses. His adventures are many and memorable before he gets back to Ithaca and his faithful wife Penelope. We can never be certain that both these stories belonged to Homer. In fact 'Homer' may not be a real name but a kind of nickname meaning perhaps 'the hostage' or 'the blind one'. Whatever the truth of their origin, the two stories, developed around three thousand years ago, may well still be read in three thousand years' time.Robert Fagles (1933-2008) was Arthur W. Marks '19 Professor of Comparative Literature, Emeritus, at Princeton University. He was the recipient of the 1997 PEN/Ralph Manheim Medal for Translation and a 1996 Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His translations include Sophocles's Three Theban Plays, Aeschylus's Oresteia (nominated for a National Book Award), Homer's Iliad (winner of the 1991 Harold Morton Landon Translation Award by The Academy of American Poets), Homer's Odyssey, and Virgil's Aeneid. Bernard Knox (1914-2010) was Director Emeritus of Harvard's Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington, D.C. He taught at Yale University for many years. Among his numerous honors are awards from the National Institute of Arts and Letters and the National Endowment for the Humanities. His works include The Heroic Temper: Studies in Sophoclean Tragedy, Oedipus at Thebes: Sophocles' Tragic Hero and His Time and Essays Ancient and Modern (awarded the 1989 PEN/Spielvogel-Diamonstein Award).
ListenBook has brought stories back into my life, making every moment a new adventure. CUE playlist support is a brilliant feature that allows me to create customized listening experiences for different moods, activities, and moments of the day.
I'm in awe of this app's ability to make reading so accessible and convenient. 🎧 Finally, an app that understands my need for convenience and ease of use! Audiobooks have never been this accessible. 📚📱
💼 Merging work and pleasure – audiobooks keep me company during house admin tasks! 💻🎧 🎉 This app's functionality is a masterpiece – it seamlessly integrates audiobooks into my daily routine. 📚🎨 Looping playback has made memorization so much easier. I'm acing my exams! Looping playback helps me immerse myself in the content. It's my secret study weapon. Looping playback is a study tool that I can't live without. It helps me master challenging content.
🏝️ Basking in the sun while indulging in literary adventures – this app makes outdoor relaxation even better. ☀️📖 Bookmarks are a fantastic tool for keeping track of important moments. They're a game-changer.
ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have taken my audiobook journey to new heights. Listening to books while doing chores? This app makes it possible! ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a unique touch that adds personalization to my audiobook journey. Noise reduction in ListenBook Pro ensures crystal-clear playback even in noisy environments.
ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its impeccable audio quality and user-friendly features. Audiobooks on this app have transformed my daily routines into engaging experiences. I'm addicted to this app – it's like having a library in my pocket. 💡 This app has made my daily schedule more interesting – 'reading' on the go! 📱🚶♂️ ListenBook is a game-changer for audiobook lovers. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app!
This app has reignited my love for literature and made it a part of my everyday life. This app is a true treasure for audiobook lovers – it's my go-to source for literary adventures! Auto-rewind feature is a lifesaver. I never lose my place!
I appreciate the minimal ads – it's all about uninterrupted enjoyment. Kudos to the developers! Downloading over WiFi is super efficient. Saves a lot of time.
Download options are plenty – I can get my audiobooks from various sources hassle-free. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
The intuitive interface and seamless navigation make this app a joy to use. ListenBook’s audio filters are great. The app provides a high-quality listening experience. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
This app's convenience has made my audiobook addiction thrive! 💪 Achieving double wins – workouts become invigorating with stories to fuel my motivation! 💪🎧 Bookmarks are a fantastic organizational tool. They help me keep track of important moments in my audiobooks. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
I've been able to explore different cultures and perspectives through a diverse range of books. Downloading over WiFi is super efficient. Saves a lot of time. The narration elevated an already good book to greatness! The performer's subtle vocal variations conveyed nuance I might have missed while reading. Their ability to maintain consistent character voices across many hours was impressive. Technical quality was flawless throughout.
This app has rekindled my love for literature, and I'm spreading the word to everyone I know. With this app, I've unlocked the secret to reading even on the busiest days. Love how I can adjust playback speed and audio volume. ListenBook caters to all my needs.
I never thought I'd enjoy audiobooks as much as I do now – all thanks to this app. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch has made audiobook listening a part of my daily routine.
🏝️ Basking in the sun while indulging in literary adventures – this app makes outdoor relaxation even better. ☀️📖 📚 Embracing reading in the digital age – this app makes accessing books a seamless and enjoyable experience. 📱🎉
I'm rediscovering my favorite classics in a whole new way – through audiobooks! ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch makes it a versatile companion for my daily activities. ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks a seamless and delightful experience. The ability to adjust the tone of the narrator's voice is a creative touch that adds depth to my listening. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
I appreciate the option to listen to samples before committing to a book. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a creative way to share the love of literature.
Finally, an app that turns my daily commute into an adventure through literature. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience. The user-friendly interface and smooth navigation make this app a pleasure to use daily. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
The ability to switch between devices seamlessly is a game-changer for busy readers. ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an indispensable tool for my audiobook enjoyment. 💼 Making every minute count – this app's ease of use ensures I'm always making progress in my audiobook adventures. 📱📖 ⭐️ This app's functionality is a symphony of efficiency – I'm savoring stories with ease, even on the busiest days. 🎶📖 Discovering new worlds through audiobooks has never been easier! This app's intuitive interface and seamless functionality make every listening session a delight. 📚🎧
Thank you for making literature more accessible, enjoyable, and immersive. This app is a game-changer! Playback speed and volume controls are top-notch. Highly recommend.
Trusted by over 100,000 users across the globe
What is ListenBook?
Why ListenBook?
How does it work?
1
Download audiobooks from any site in any of the supported formats.
2
Add audiobooks to the app using any of the many download methods available.
3
Listen to audiobooks by controlling playback from your phone, headphones, Apple Watch or CarPlay.
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
App for those who love audiobooks
ListenBook has the features you need no matter what you are listening to
Listening to fiction
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
Listening to audio lectures
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
Every day, thousands of people download ListenBook to listen to audiobooks.
Now it's your turn to listen to audiobooks without distraction!
