The Odyssey begins not with Odysseus, but with the people waiting for him. In Ithaca, his son Telemachus watches suitors eat through the family's house while his father is missing after the Trojan War.
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About this audiobook
The Odyssey begins not with Odysseus, but with the people waiting for him. In Ithaca, his son Telemachus watches suitors eat through the family's house while his father is missing after the Trojan War. The goddess Athena visits Telemachus, urges him to speak up, and sends him to search for news of his father.
These are the first two books of Homer's great epic, read by William Johnston. Under an hour, a good start for new listeners.
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Details
Length
52 min
Format
Unabridged audiobook
Released
May 2026
Publisher
Academy Voices
Language
English
ISBN
9798240150630
Questions
Who narrates The Odyssey Book 1 and 2 audiobook?
This edition of The Odyssey Book 1 and 2 by Homer is narrated by William Johnston.
How long is The Odyssey Book 1 and 2 audiobook?
It runs 52 min, unabridged, so you hear the complete text.
Is this audiobook narrated by a real person?
Yes. Every Academy Voices audiobook is Certified Human Voice: performed start to finish by a real narrator.
Where can I listen to The Odyssey Book 1 and 2?
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