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“The Iliad“ is an epic poem by the ancient Greek poet Homer, which recounts some of the significant events of the final weeks of the Trojan War and the Greek siege of the city of Troy (which was also known as Ilion, Ilios or Ilium in ancient times). Written in the mid-8th Century BCE, “The Iliad" is usually considered to be the earliest work in the whole Western literary tradition, and one of the best known and loved stories of all time.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to find your way home against impossible odds? The Trojan War has ended, but for Odysseus, the mastermind behind the Trojan Horse, the true struggle has just begun. Pursued by the wrath of Poseidon, he is pushed to the limits of human endurance across a vast, unforgiving ocean.

Have you ever wondered why the themes of war, rage, and the long journey home still resonate so deeply today? The stories of the Trojan War and the voyage of Odysseus are the blueprints for every epic adventure. Homer's masterpieces explore the deepest corners of human emotion, from the thirst for glory to the ache of nostalgia. This complete collection brings together The Iliad and The Odyssey, transporting you to the dusty plains of Troy and the supernatural perils of the wine-dark sea.

Odysseus, Herrscher von Ithaka, möchte nach einem 10-jährigen Feldzug und dem Sieg gegen Troja in seine Heimat zurückkehren. Die Götter meinen es jedoch nicht gut mit ihm, sodass er lange im Mittelmeer treibt und weit von der Heimat entfernt strandet. Währenddessen begibt sich sein mittlerweile volljähriger Sohn auf die Suche nach ihm, da das Haus seiner Mutter von Freiern belagert wird, die darauf trachten, Odysseus zu "beerben".

Many of us are familiar with the epic stories and legends of the classical world. This anthology, the only one of its kind on audiobook, gives an insight into a more lyrical and tender aspect of Greek and Roman literature. From Homer's lofty lines on the loves of the gods to the earthier verse of Catullus to his mistress Lesbia, this recording encompasses the major love poetry written between the 8th century B.C. and the 2nd century A.D.

Homer's Odyssey is the thrilling and moving tale of the wanderings of the hero Odysseus after the end of the Trojan war. For ten years he experiences storms, shipwrecks, and seductions as he tries to find a way home to Ithaca, contending with the wrath of Poseidon but protected by Pallas Athena. Meanwhile, his wife Penelope is beset by suitors who believe him dead.

A Deluxe Presentation of Homer's Classic–Dive into the legendary story of Achilles, Hector, and the fall of Troy with a translation that captures the grandeur and intensity of the original epic.

A major new history of revolutionary Iran, from the 1940s to the present Iran’s revolution in 1979 shook the world. The Pahlavi dynasty came crashing down, and the Islamic Republic rose in its place. But what led to this seismic event? How did the revolutionary movement gain such strength? And...

Trouble is brewing at the home of the hero Odysseus, who has spent years fighting in the Trojan Wars and is now captive of the beautiful nymph Calypso. Hordes of suitors to his wife have invaded the family house, and Odysseus' son Telemachus sets out to find his father. Freed from the clutches of Calypso after the intervention of Zeus, Odysseus begins his epic return journey.

An epic journey across dangerous seas, strange lands, and the limits of endurance, Homer's The Odyssey follows the long and perilous return of Odysseus after the Trojan War. Facing storms, monsters, enchantresses, and the constant pull of fate, he struggles to make his way back to his homeland...

Richard is a modern day everyman; a middle-aged divorcee trading stocks out of his home. He has done such a good job getting his life under control that he needs no one. His life has slowed almost to a standstill, until two incidents conspire to hurl him back into the world. One day he wakes up...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Sing, goddess, the wrath of Achilles. For nine long years, the armies of Greece have besieged the walls of Troy. But when a bitter quarrel erupts between King Agamemnon and Achilles, the greatest of all warriors, rage threatens to destroy the Greeks...

In The Odyssey: Books 5 & 6, Homer’s epic journey surges forward as the gods finally decree Odysseus’s release from Calypso’s island. But freedom does not come easily. Cast again upon the mercy of the sea and the wrath of Poseidon, Odysseus must endure shipwreck, exhaustion, and near ruin...

The Odyssey is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It follows the Greek hero Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his journey home after the Trojan War. After the war, which lasted ten years, his journey lasted for ten additional years, during which time he encountered many perils and all his crew mates were killed.

Get swept away in the ultimate tale of adventure and resilience that shaped Western storytelling. Odysseus, the ever resourceful hero, battles mystical creatures, navigates treacherous seas, and outsmarts vengeful gods—all in a quest to return to his homeland of Ithaca. Meanwhile, his wife, Penelope, matches his cunning as she navigates her own battlefield—warding off relentless suitors while clinging to her family home.

The Classic Oral Tradition Mega Collection gathers ancient epics, mythological works, fairy tales, folk traditions, and Native American stories from across cultures.

The Odyssey follows the epic ten-year journey of King Odysseus home after the Trojan War. Along the way he must survive a hurricane sent by the God Poseidon, escape imprisonment by the nymph Calypso, a murderous Cyclopes who traps his crew in a cave, and the fearsome monsters Scylla and Sirens...

Have you ever wondered why the echoes of the Trojan War and the trials of Odysseus still captivate the world today? The stories of Achilles, Hector, and Odysseus are the original blueprints for every tale of war, adventure, and resilience. In this comprehensive volume, experience the definitive epics of the ancient world.

Paloma no es como los demás alumnos de primero de Bachillerato. Tiene un mundo interior que la hace diferente. Le gusta estudiar, es tímida, sensible y no se preocupa demasiado por la ropa que lleva. En clase, Lobo y sus amigos piensan que debe pagar por ser distinta. Por eso, la joven...

Have you ever wondered why the rage of a single man could doom an entire civilization? The Iliad is the ultimate testament to the glory and misery of the human condition. Set during the final year of the Trojan War, this foundational epic captures the moment the invincible Greek army begins to crumble—not from enemy swords, but from the internal strife of their own leaders. When the proud warrior Achilles is slighted by his commander, his withdrawal from the fight shifts the tides of war.