Name: | The Odyssey |
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By: | Homer, Emily Wilson – translator |
Narrated by: | Claire Danes |
Series: | Iliad & Odyssey |
Length | 13 hrs and 32 mins |
Category: | Literature & Fiction, Classics |
Release Date: | 2018-11-18 |
Language: | English |
There are several things that make the characters in The Odyssey unique. One is that they are all based on real people who lived during the time period in which the story takes place. Another is that they all have unique qualities and traits that make them interesting and memorable. are:
The voice of Penelope: Claire Danes
The inspiration for Penelope: Meryl Streep
The Claire Danes is just awesome. I have seen her in the movie “The Hours” and “The Family Stone”. She was just mind blowing in both the movies. It was like she has a natural talent when it comes to acting. She can just make the audiences feel what she is feeling on screen. The Claire Danes is just a superb actress.
The Odyssey is a great work of epic poetry. It tells the story of the hero, Odysseus, and his long journey home from the Trojan War. Along the way, Odysseus faces many challenges, including being trapped on an island with a Cyclops, battling the witch-queen Circe, and descending into the Underworld. The Odyssey is a timeless story that has inspired many other works of art, including the popular film, O Brother, Where Art Thou?
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