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  • Odysseus: The Greatest Hero of them All

  • By: Tony Robinson
  • Narrated by: Tony Robinson
  • Length: 1 hr and 54 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (104 ratings)

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Odysseus: The Greatest Hero of them All

By: Tony Robinson
Narrated by: Tony Robinson
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Summary

The most powerful men in the world were all together in a circle in the middle of the room. Drawing their daggers, they cut their right hands and, above the pile of gold, swore Odysseus’ vow: Helen could marry whom she liked, and the Princes would defend them both…. Everyone’s heard of the wooden horse of Troy, and of the beauty of Helen. Well this is the story as Odysseus saw it, from his boyhood in Ithaca to his participation in the bloody Trojan war itself.

©1986 Tony Robinson and Richard Curtis (P)2014 Audible, Inc.
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Amazing!!!

I couldn't stop listening! It has an amazing imagery and moves at a perfect pace.

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Well that horse was a cunning plan.

I absolutely loved this story, but do wish that it had been longer. It Tony Robinson ever writes any more like this, I'll certainly listen to them.

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Greatest Audio book of them all

I was thrilled to find this wonderfully narrated story from my childhood on audible.



Tony Robinson and Richard curtis put their own wonderful humour into the timeless tale of Homer's Illiad. A must listen for every young boy on a long car journey, with enough entertainment to keep all ears glued to the stereo.



Worth every penny.

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Odysseus as you’ve never heard it

Although Tony Robinson is an annoying Blairite pratt you can’t fault his story telling. This is a really engaging tale and he narrates it brilliantly!

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A great adaptation of a timeless story.

I enjoyed this story as a boy and have enjoyed sharing I with my son.

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Childhood favourite that still thrills

My partner recommended this series because he adored it as a child, and I loved it! Wicked, hilarious, and a little educational it really should be part of everyone's childhood or adult-hood.

Absolutely excellent to do the washing up to - which is a compliment of the highest regard. Honest.

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Brings back memories

I remember listening to this and the second one as a child and I still love it now as much as I did then. Perfect.

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An accessible version!

Finally, I have found a way to read this classic, the paper tome of which has been gathering dust, unread, for years. Fans of all things high brow may not like it, but I think it's wonderful. Probably the only way I'd get through it. This is not only for kids, but I'm sure they'd love it. An epic tale, told in as relatable a way as is possible, considering the gulfs of time, culture and language. Thank you, Messrs Curtis and Robinson!

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my childhood classic

I used to go to the public library and request this two cassette tape audiobook frequently. I enjoyed it so much I signed up to this service just to listen again

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The Story of the Wooden Horse read by super Tony Robinson

I like this audiobook because it has a lot of information, it is very long and it is read by Tony Robinson.
My favourite part is the battle between Achilles and Hector.
My favourite character is #Odysseus because he is intelligent and clever and cunning.
(Dictated by my 8 year old son.)

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