https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/oedipus-rex-storr-translation--6879185enPerforming ArtsCopyright Family and Culturehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8f9c0368d5316d40aba404239f97292f.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/oedipus-rex-storr-translation--6879185Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:12:30 +0000SophoclesFamily and Culturespreaker25@adfreesounds.comStep into the world of ancient Greece with Oedipus the King, a timeless tragedy penned by Sophocles around 429 BC. This gripping tale unfolds the story of Oedipus, who rises to power only to discover the harrowing truth of his fate. As the second of...false840fd1db-9496-5a1f-ab11-3c1716d01331episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prometheus-bound-thoreau-translation-aeschylus--74206257https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74206257Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:05:25 +0000Sophocles"Prometheus Bound," translated by Thoreau, is a powerful exploration of defiance and suffering, centering on the Titan Prometheus, who is punished for stealing fire from the gods to benefit humanity. This timeless tale delves into themes of rebellion...3548falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meno-plato-platon--74145858https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74145858Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:06:00 +0000SophoclesMeno, a dialogue by Plato, explores the nature of virtue and whether it can be taught. 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This work delves into the emotional landscape of exile, capturing the essence of what it means to seek...7381falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/timaeus-plato-platon--74001035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74001035Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:06:46 +0000SophoclesTimaeus by Plato presents a profound exploration of the nature of the universe, the soul, and the relationship between the physical and the metaphysical. This dialogue delves into the creation of the world and the principles governing existence,...28266falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oedipus-rex-storr-translation-sophocles--73949106https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73949106Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:21 +0000Sophocles"Oedipus Rex," a timeless tragedy by Sophocles, delves into the themes of fate, identity, and the quest for truth. 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Set against the backdrop of ancient rituals and moral dilemmas, the story delves into the...5424falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pharsalia-dramatic-episodes-of-the-civil-wars-lucan--73706475https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73706475Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:03:41 +0000Sophocles"Pharsalia; Dramatic Episodes of the Civil Wars" by Lucan explores the tumultuous events of the Roman Civil Wars, capturing the intense emotions and conflicts that arise from the struggle for power. This epic poem delves into themes of ambition, fate,...33803falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/homeric-hymns-epigrams-and-the-battle-of-frogs-and-mice-homer--73683464https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73683464Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:03:37 +0000SophoclesThe "Homeric Hymns, Epigrams, and The Battle of Frogs and Mice" showcases the rich tapestry of ancient Greek literature attributed to Homer. This collection includes invocations to the gods, witty epigrams, and a whimsical fable that reflects on...11231falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sappho-a-new-rendering-publius-ovid-ovidius-naso-sappho--73658218https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73658218Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:03:46 +0000Sophocles"Sappho A New Rendering-Publius (Ovid) Ovidius Naso, Sappho" presents a fresh interpretation of the timeless works of Sappho, capturing the essence of her lyrical poetry and profound emotional depth. This audiobook invites listeners to immerse...2139falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysistrata-aristophanes--73632793https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73632793Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:02:42 +0000SophoclesLysistrata by Aristophanes is a timeless comedic play that explores themes of gender, power, and the impact of war. Set against the backdrop of the Peloponnesian War, the story follows Lysistrata, a determined woman who leads a strike by the women of...4675falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/phaedo-plato-platon--73589226https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73589226Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:23:38 +0000Sophocles"Phaedo" by Plato presents a profound dialogue centered on the themes of the immortality of the soul and the philosophical underpinnings of death. Set in the final hours of Socrates, the text explores the nature of existence and the pursuit of truth,...11038falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eudemian-ethics-aristotle--73552935https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73552935Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:16:13 +0000Sophocles"Eudemian Ethics" by Aristotle delves into the nature of ethical living and the pursuit of happiness, exploring how virtue plays a crucial role in achieving a good life. This work, lesser-known than Aristotle's "Nicomachean Ethics," offers profound...14848falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/critias-plato-platon--73516410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73516410Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:20:08 +0000SophoclesCritias-Plato (Πλάτων) delves into the philosophical explorations of the ancient world, presenting a dialogue that reflects on the nature of society, governance, and human virtue. This work is essential for those seeking to understand the...3993falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-part-2--70049263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70049263Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:54:48 +0000SophoclesStep into the world of ancient Greece with Oedipus the King, a timeless tragedy penned by Sophocles around 429 BC. This gripping tale unfolds the story of Oedipus, who rises to power only to discover the harrowing truth of his fate. 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