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This collection captures the timeless themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities...18889falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucian-s-dialogues-volume-4-zeus-the-tragedian-lucian-of-samosata--74380193https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74380193Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:04:40 +0000VirgilLucian's Dialogues Volume 4, Zeus the Tragedian, showcases the wit and philosophical depth of Lucian of Samosata as he explores themes of divinity, tragedy, and the human condition. This work delves into the complexities of the gods and their...4704falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/electra-storr-translation-sophocles--74307980https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74307980Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:11 +0000VirgilSophocles' "Electra," in the Storr translation, delves into the intense emotional landscape of a daughter driven by vengeance and loyalty as she grapples with her family's dark legacy. This timeless tragedy explores themes of justice, betrayal, and...5338falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/de-anima-aristotle--74204951https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74204951Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:05:32 +0000VirgilDe Anima, a seminal work by Aristotle, delves into the nature of the soul and its relationship to the body, exploring fundamental questions about life, perception, and the essence of existence. This exploration of the soul's faculties and its vital...12838falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/critias-plato-platon--74144725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74144725Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:05:49 +0000Virgil"Critias" by Plato offers a profound exploration of ancient philosophy and the ideals of civilization. This dialogue delves into themes of governance, morality, and the human condition, reflecting on the nature of society and its foundational...3993falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alice-s-adventures-in-wonderland-dramatic-reading-lewis-carroll--74099328https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74099328Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:05:41 +0000VirgilAlice's Adventures in Wonderland is a timeless tale that invites listeners to journey through a fantastical world filled with whimsical characters and absurd situations. This dramatic reading brings to life Lewis Carroll's imaginative narrative, where...9560falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stories-from-virgil-alfred-john-church--74048551https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74048551Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:06:08 +0000Virgil"Stories from Virgil" by Alfred John Church invites listeners into the rich tapestry of ancient narratives that have shaped literature and culture for centuries. This collection showcases the timeless themes of human experience, exploring the...18800falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cratylus-plato-platon--73999849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73999849Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:06:24 +0000VirgilCratylus by Plato delves into the nature of language and its relationship to reality, exploring whether names are inherently connected to the objects they signify. This philosophical dialogue raises enduring questions about the essence of meaning and...10237falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/institutio-oratoria-on-the-education-of-an-orator-volume-1-marcus-fabius-quintilianus--73948082https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73948082Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:18 +0000VirgilInstitutio Oratoria, authored by Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, is a foundational text on the art of rhetoric and oratory education. This volume delves into the essential principles of effective communication, emphasizing the importance of training and...34425falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/manfred-version-2-george-gordon-lord-byron--73893079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73893079Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:07:47 +0000Virgil"Manfred" by George Gordon, Lord Byron is a dramatic poem that explores profound themes of guilt, redemption, and the struggle between the human spirit and the forces of nature. The titular character, Manfred, grapples with his tormented past and a...5817falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parallel-lives-of-the-noble-greeks-and-romans-vol-4-lucius-mestrius-plutarchus--73797813https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73797813Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:03:14 +0000Virgil"Parallel Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans Vol. 4-Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus" presents a compelling exploration of the lives of prominent figures from ancient Greece and Rome, as chronicled by the esteemed philosopher and historian Plutarch. This...30736falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/01-laches-text-87-119--73761445https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73761445Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:03:04 +0000Virgil"01" by Laches presents a thought-provoking exploration of themes that resonate through time, inviting listeners to engage with its enduring messages. This work delves into the complexities of human experience, reflecting on the nature of existence...3744falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dialogue-concerning-oratory-or-the-causes-of-corrupt-eloquence-publius-cornelius-tacitus--73729671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73729671Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:03:21 +0000Virgil"Dialogue Concerning Oratory, or the Causes of Corrupt Eloquence" by Publius Cornelius Tacitus delves into the art of oratory and examines the factors that contribute to its decline. Tacitus explores the nuances of eloquence, critiquing the corruption...10872falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-shortness-of-life-lucius-annaeus-seneca--73705570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73705570Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:03:39 +0000Virgil"On the Shortness of Life" by Lucius Annaeus Seneca explores the fleeting nature of time and the importance of living a meaningful life. 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This timeless tragedy, penned by Sophocles, delves into the consequences of standing up for one's beliefs in...4760falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/economics-aristotle--73631298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73631298Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:36:08 +0000Virgil"Economics-Aristotle" delves into the foundational ideas of economics as articulated by Aristotle, exploring the principles that govern human behavior and societal organization. This work is worth hearing now as it invites listeners to reflect on the...3633falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucian-s-dialogues-volume-3-the-dialogues-of-the-dead-lucian-of-samosata--73587948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73587948Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:53:59 +0000VirgilLucian's Dialogues Volume 3, The Dialogues of the Dead, presents a fascinating exploration of the afterlife through the lens of satire and philosophical inquiry. In this work, Lucian of Samosata engages with the concept of death, inviting listeners to...9810falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/selection-from-the-discourses-of-epictetus-with-the-encheiridion-epictetus--73551714https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73551714Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:52:48 +0000Virgil"Selection from the Discourses of Epictetus with the Encheiridion-Epictetus" offers profound insights into Stoic philosophy, emphasizing the importance of personal agency, resilience, and the pursuit of virtue. This collection distills Epictetus's...26908falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eryxias-text-559--73515349https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73515349Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:54:13 +0000VirgilEryxias (Text 559) invites listeners into a thought-provoking exploration of philosophical themes that remain relevant across the ages. 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