https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/oedipus-at-colonus-jebb-translation--6879213enPerforming ArtsCopyright Family and Culturehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f5fa9b1f6b15ecae630acdfc7280c172.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/oedipus-at-colonus-jebb-translation--6879213Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:43:38 +0000SophoclesFamily and Culturespreaker25@adfreesounds.comImmerse yourself in the poignant world of Oedipus at Colonus, one of the masterful Theban plays by the celebrated Athenian tragedian Sophocles. Written just before his death in 406 BC and later produced by his grandson at the Festival of Dionysus in...false0f8927bd-e7ca-5cd4-b017-5631aa26f43eepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heautontimorumenos-the-self-tormentor-terence--74843317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74843317Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:01:17 +0000Sophocles"Heautontimorumenos; the Self-Tormentor" by Terence explores the complexities of human emotions and the consequences of self-inflicted suffering. This timeless work delves into themes of identity, guilt, and the struggle for self-understanding, making...6893falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-the-foundation-of-the-city-vol-01-titus-livius--74951355https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74951355Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:01:16 +0000Sophocles"From the Foundation of the City Vol. 01-Titus Livius" delves into the rich tapestry of ancient Roman history, offering insights into the events and figures that shaped the early days of the city. This volume provides a faithful account of the...25892falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/philoctetes-campbell-translation-sophocles--74948790https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74948790Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:01:11 +0000Sophocles"Philoctetes," translated by Campbell, is a compelling work by Sophocles that explores themes of suffering, isolation, and the struggle for redemption. The story centers around Philoctetes, a man abandoned on a desolate island due to a festering wound...5268falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/octavius-marcus-minucius-felix--74946349https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74946349Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:01:32 +0000Sophocles"Octavius-Marcus Minucius Felix" presents a compelling exploration of faith, reason, and the nature of truth through a dialogue that challenges the listener to contemplate the essence of belief. This work, rooted in early Christian thought, invites...7249falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/electra-storr-translation-sophocles--74943375https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74943375Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:01:33 +0000SophoclesElectra, a powerful tragedy by Sophocles, delves into themes of vengeance, loyalty, and the struggle for justice as it unfolds the story of a daughter’s unwavering devotion to her slain father. This Storr translation captures the raw emotional...5338falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-laws-marcus-tullius-cicero--74939938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74939938Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:01:56 +0000Sophocles"On the Laws" by Marcus Tullius Cicero is a profound exploration of the principles that govern human society and the moral obligations of individuals within it. Cicero delves into the nature of justice, the role of law in promoting the common good,...15091falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stories-from-virgil-alfred-john-church--74833307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74833307Sun, 06 Sep 2026 09:01:39 +0000Sophocles"Stories from Virgil-Alfred John Church" invites listeners into the rich tapestry of Virgil's narratives, showcasing the timeless themes of heroism, fate, and the human condition. Church's interpretations breathe new life into these classic tales,...18800falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/agricola-publius-cornelius-tacitus--74825266https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74825266Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:01:40 +0000SophoclesAgricola by Publius Cornelius Tacitus offers a profound exploration of the life and legacy of the Roman general Gnaeus Julius Agricola, emphasizing themes of leadership, virtue, and the complexities of power. Tacitus presents a compelling portrait of...5357falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trojan-women-murray-translation-euripides--74436182https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74436182Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:04:51 +0000Sophocles"Trojan Women," translated by Murray, is a powerful tragedy by Euripides that explores the aftermath of the Trojan War, focusing on the fates of the women left behind. As they grapple with loss, despair, and the harsh realities of their new lives as...6180falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysistrata-version-2-aristophanes--74381737https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74381737Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:04:33 +0000Sophocles"Lysistrata" by Aristophanes is a timeless comedic play that explores themes of war, peace, and the power of women in society. Set against the backdrop of the Peloponnesian War, the story follows Lysistrata as she devises a bold plan for women to...5419falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apology-of-socrates-version-3-plato-platon--74308955https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74308955Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:30 +0000SophoclesThe "Apology of Socrates" by Plato presents a powerful defense of Socrates as he stands trial, facing charges of corrupting the youth and impiety. This profound dialogue explores themes of justice, virtue, and the quest for truth, offering timeless...4512falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eudemian-ethics-aristotle--74206263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74206263Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:05:44 +0000SophoclesEudemian Ethics by Aristotle delves into the nature of ethical virtue and the path to achieving a good life. This work explores the principles of moral character and the importance of reason in guiding human actions, offering insights that remain...14848falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peace-aristophanes--74145860https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74145860Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:05:54 +0000Sophocles"Peace-Aristophanes" presents a timeless exploration of themes such as the quest for harmony and the complexities of human relationships in the face of conflict. Through its rich dialogue and satirical wit, the work invites listeners to reflect on the...6155falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iphigenia-in-aulis-way-translation-euripides--74100057https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74100057Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:06:02 +0000Sophocles"Iphigenia in Aulis," translated by Way, is a poignant exploration of duty, sacrifice, and the complexities of fate, as depicted in Euripides' timeless tragedy. The play centers around the moral dilemmas faced by Agamemnon as he grapples with the...6263falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iphigenia-in-aulis-euripides--74049547https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74049547Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:06:25 +0000Sophocles"Iphigenia in Aulis" by Euripides delves into the themes of duty, sacrifice, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in times of war. The story revolves around the agonizing decision of Agamemnon, who must choose between his daughter's life and...5998falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lesser-hippias-plato-platon--74001041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74001041Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:06:46 +0000SophoclesLesser Hippias by Plato delves into the nature of truth and knowledge through a dialogue that challenges the notion of expertise and the reliability of human perception. This philosophical exploration invites listeners to reflect on the complexities...4104falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/full-dialog--73949108https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73949108Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:20 +0000Sophocles"Full Dialog" presents a profound exploration of human experience through the lens of "Oedipus at Colonus" (Jebb Translation). This timeless work delves into themes of fate, redemption, and the search for peace, resonating deeply with the struggles of...2420falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hecuba-euripides--73894147https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73894147Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:07:59 +0000SophoclesHecuba, a poignant tragedy by Euripides, delves into the depths of human suffering and the quest for vengeance in the aftermath of war. The narrative centers around Hecuba, the former queen of Troy, who faces immense loss and betrayal, embodying the...4911falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iphigenia-in-tauris-murray-translation-euripides--73799022https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73799022Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:03:17 +0000Sophocles"Iphigenia in Tauris," translated by Murray, is a compelling work by Euripides that delves into themes of sacrifice, identity, and the quest for redemption. The story centers around Iphigenia, who faces a profound moral dilemma as she navigates her...6332falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/libation-bearers-morshead-translation-aeschylus--73762846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73762846Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:03:17 +0000SophoclesLibation-Bearers, a powerful work by Aeschylus translated by Morshead, delves into themes of vengeance, justice, and the complexities of familial loyalty. This gripping tale unfolds in the aftermath of a tragic murder, where the weight of ancestral...4202falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lesser-hippias-plato-platon--73730443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73730443Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:03:34 +0000SophoclesLesser Hippias, a dialogue by Plato, delves into the nature of beauty and the concept of the good life through the lens of Socratic questioning. This engaging philosophical work challenges listeners to reflect on the subjective nature of values and...4104falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/agamemnon-browning-translation-aeschylus--73706462https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73706462Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:03:49 +0000Sophocles"Agamemnon," translated by Robert Browning, is a powerful exploration of themes such as revenge, justice, and the consequences of war, encapsulated in the tragic fate of its titular character. As the first play in Aeschylus's Oresteia trilogy, it...6292falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/golden-sayings-of-epictetus-epictetus--73683452https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73683452Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:03:37 +0000Sophocles"Golden Sayings of Epictetus" presents a collection of profound insights from the Stoic philosopher Epictetus, emphasizing the importance of inner strength and personal responsibility. This timeless work invites listeners to reflect on the nature of...9618falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/persians-aeschylus--73658208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73658208Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:03:48 +0000Sophocles"Persians-Aeschylus" is a powerful exploration of the themes of war, loss, and the consequences of hubris, as depicted through the lens of ancient Persian society. This timeless tragedy delves into the emotional aftermath of conflict, showcasing the...3959falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysis--73632784https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73632784Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:02:27 +0000Sophocles"Lysis" explores the profound themes of friendship and the nature of love, delving into the complexities of human relationships. This timeless dialogue invites listeners to reflect on the essence of companionship and the philosophical inquiries...3355falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-hundred-aesop-s-fables-aesop--73589211https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73589211Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:23:18 +0000Sophocles"Three Hundred Aesop's Fables" is a timeless collection of moral tales attributed to the ancient storyteller Aesop. Each fable delivers a succinct narrative that imparts valuable life lessons, often featuring animals with human traits, illustrating...21265falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/furies-morshead-translation-aeschylus--73552919https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73552919Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:15:52 +0000SophoclesFuries (Morshead Translation) by Aeschylus delves into the themes of vengeance, justice, and the moral complexities of human actions. This powerful work captures the relentless pursuit of retribution by the Furies, ancient deities who symbolize the...4011falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meno-plato-platon--73516397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73516397Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:19:54 +0000SophoclesMeno-Plato is a profound philosophical dialogue that explores the nature of virtue and knowledge, delving into the question of whether virtue can be taught. Through a conversation between Socrates and Meno, the text examines the complexities of...8682falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-part-v--70049766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70049766Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:07:10 +0000SophoclesImmerse yourself in the poignant world of Oedipus at Colonus, one of the masterful Theban plays by the celebrated Athenian tragedian Sophocles. Written just before his death in 406 BC and later produced by his grandson at the Festival of Dionysus in...1101athens,drama,family,fate,legacy,mythology,oedipus,play,sophocles,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-part-iv--70049765https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70049765Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:07:08 +0000SophoclesImmerse yourself in the poignant world of Oedipus at Colonus, one of the masterful Theban plays by the celebrated Athenian tragedian Sophocles. 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