The Odyssey
About this audiobook
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. Finally after reaching Ithaca he must defeat the Suitors who threaten his wife Penelope and son Telemachus in a climatic battle to the death.
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About the author
Homer was a Greek poet who is credited with writing the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems that are foundational works of ancient Greek literature. Homer is considered one of the most influential authors in history, establishing the archetypal hero’s journey.
MacLeod Andrews is a multiple Audie Award–winning audiobook narrator. Originally from Louisville, KY, he graduated from Middlebury College, got his start in off-Broadway theater, and now lives in Los Angeles with his wife and daughters. He has produced and starred in a number of independent feature films and is an accomplished voice actor across many mediums, including animation, video games, and television.
