Author : Stephen Fry
Length : 11h36
Narrated by : Stephen Fry
Category : Literature & Fiction / Fantasy / History
Possibility of free reading : YES
Sometimes the most difficult journey is the one that leads you back home…
Odysseus, the clever King of Ithaca, has emerged victorious from the decade-long war at Troy. Yet, as the dust settles, he longs to return to his family, yearning for the embrace of his wife, Penelope, and to guide his son, Telemachus, into manhood.
But the gods have other plans. Angered by Odysseus's pride, Poseidon, the god of the seas, curses him to a ten-year voyage across treacherous waters. Along the way, Odysseus encounters cyclopes, monsters with multiple heads, raging storms, and sirens whose songs enchant all who hear them. Temptations and dangers test him at every turn.
Yet Odysseus’s love for his family drives him on, each stroke bringing him closer to his homeland and his destiny. In Odyssey, Stephen Fry brings to life the epic story of return, redemption, and resilience, continuing the rich tapestry he began in Mythos.
It is easier to conceal an elephant under your arm than to hide the look of love in your eye. - Stephen fry, The Odyssey
— Pluto (@plutoseues) October 26, 2024
Embark on the monumental return journey with "Odyssey", the latest in Stephen Fry’s Greek Myths series, as narrated by Fry himself. This compelling rendition of Odysseus's legendary trials and triumphs extends over 10 hours and 36 minutes, bringing ancient myths to life with wit and wisdom.
Explore this tale of endurance and adventure during a free trial period. You have the freedom to cancel at any time, but the stories of Odysseus will remain yours to revisit whenever you wish.
If you need to cancel, you’ll find all the necessary information through a link at the bottom of this page. Until then, let Stephen Fry guide you through a world where gods meddle in the lives of mortals, shaping their fates with every step they take.