Homer The Ultimate Collection: The Iliad The Oddessy

Written by Homer

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano and The Arc

"There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep." - The Odyssey

"Hateful to me as the gates of Hades is that man who hides one thing in his heart and speaks another." - The Iliad

"Let your spear be your passport." - The Odyssey

Homer is one of the most important figures in ancient Greek literature, believed to have lived in the 8th century BC. He is most famous for his epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, which are considered to be the founding works of Western literature. The Iliad tells the story of the Trojan War, focusing on the hero Achilles, while the Odyssey recounts the adventures of the Greek hero Odysseus as he attempts to return home after the war. Both works are celebrated for their vivid storytelling, complex characters, and profound exploration of human nature.

Homer's influence on literature cannot be overstated. His works have been studied, adapted, and imitated for centuries, inspiring countless writers and artists throughout history. His portrayal of heroic characters struggling against fate and the gods has become a defining feature of Western literature, and his themes of love, loyalty, and the search for meaning continue to resonate with readers today. Despite the fact that little is known about the life of the man behind these great works, Homer's legacy endures, and his impact on Western culture remains immeasurable.

Here is the ultimate Audiobook celebration of this great enduring artist narrated by Emmy-nominated actor and author Geoffrey Giuliano.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Icon Audio Arts
• Release date: Apr 8, 2023
• ISBN: 9798887678764

Homer

Although recognized as one of the greatest ancient Greek poets, the life and figure of Homer remains shrouded in mystery. Credited with the authorship of the epic poems Iliad and Odyssey, Homer, if he existed, is believed to have lived during the ninth century BC, and has been identified variously as a Babylonian, an Ithacan, or an Ionian. Regardless of his citizenship, Homer’s poems and speeches played a key role in shaping Greek culture, and Homeric studies remains one of the oldest continuous areas of scholarship, reaching from antiquity through to modern times.