Home at last—but not yet revealed. In Books 17 and 18 of Homer’s Odyssey, Odysseus reaches Ithaca in a beggar’s rags, tests the hearts of men, and steels himself for justice.
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Home at last—but not yet revealed. In Books 17 and 18 of Homer’s Odyssey, Odysseus reaches Ithaca in a beggar’s rags, tests the hearts of men, and steels himself for justice. He and the loyal swineherd Eumaeus enter the city; the goatherd Melanthius sneers; faithful Argos lifts his head one final time to know his master. In the great hall, Antinous strikes the “stranger,” Penelope summons him, and the suitors’ arrogance swells. When the blustering Irus challenges him, Odysseus answers with a single, crushing blow. He warns the decent Amphinomus, while Penelope’s radiant appearance wins costly gifts and fans the flames of desire. By torchlight the revels curdle into menace, and Telemachus finds his voice. The trap is nearly sprung.
Rendered into clear, muscular English prose by Samuel Butler, this installment keeps all the bite, irony, and human tenderness of the epic. William Johnston’s expressive narration balances tension and warmth, giving distinctive life to Penelope’s poise, Telemachus’s growth, the swaggering suitors, and the king in disguise.
Perfect for first-time listeners and longtime Homer fans alike, The Odyssey, Books 17 & 18 delivers a taut, dramatic prelude to the long-awaited reckoning.
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Details
Length
55 min
Narration
Solo narrator
Format
Unabridged audiobook
Released
October 2026
Publisher
Anthony Pica Productions LLC
Language
English
ISBN
9798182663274
Questions
Who narrates The Odyssey, Books 17 & 18 audiobook?
This edition of The Odyssey, Books 17 & 18 by Homer is narrated by William Johnston.
How long is The Odyssey, Books 17 & 18 audiobook?
It runs 55 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.
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