https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philoctetes-campbell-translation--6879216enPerforming ArtsCopyright Family and Culturehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a5f3cce4cece112177ddb5ff1c4b0d72.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/philoctetes-campbell-translation--6879216Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:24:35 +0000SophoclesFamily and Culturespreaker25@adfreesounds.comExperience the timeless tragedy of Sophocles Philoctetes, a gripping tale set against the backdrop of the Trojan War. Written during the tumultuous Peloponnesian War, this play is one of only seven complete tragedies by Sophocles that have withstood...false09d164ef-bf4b-56c5-9b15-8e43e9439a97episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alcestis-euripides--74436333https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74436333Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:04:51 +0000SophoclesEuripides' "Alcestis" is a poignant exploration of love, sacrifice, and the human condition, centered around the themes of devotion and mortality. The story delves into the profound bond between Alcestis and her husband, highlighting the lengths one...4611falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trojan-women-murray-translation-euripides--74381954https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74381954Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:04:47 +0000Sophocles"Trojan Women" by Euripides, in the Murray translation, presents a poignant exploration of the aftermath of war through the eyes of the women of Troy, who face the devastating consequences of their city's fall. This timeless tragedy delves into themes...6180falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucian-s-dialogues-volume-2-the-dialogues-of-the-sea-gods-lucian-of-samosata--74309127https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74309127Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:13 +0000SophoclesLucian's Dialogues Volume 2, The Dialogues of the Sea-Gods, presents a fascinating exploration of the interactions between divine beings and humanity, showcasing the wit and satirical style of Lucian of Samosata. Through these dialogues, listeners are...3051falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/androcles-and-the-lion-george-bernard-shaw--74206508https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74206508Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:05:38 +0000Sophocles"Androcles and the Lion" by George Bernard Shaw is a timeless exploration of compassion, courage, and the bond between humans and animals. This allegorical tale highlights the themes of kindness and the transformative power of understanding, as it...5944falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oedipus-at-colonus-storr-translation-sophocles--74146047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74146047Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:05:51 +0000Sophocles"Oedipus at Colonus," translated by Storr, presents the poignant conclusion of Sophocles' exploration of fate, redemption, and the human condition. 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This collection delves into the rich tapestry of human experience,...18800falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boys-and-girls-pliny-vol-1-pliny-the-elder-john-s-white--73683598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73683598Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:03:38 +0000Sophocles"Boys' and Girls' Pliny Vol. 1" brings to life the timeless works of Pliny the Elder, as presented by John S. White. This collection captures the essence of Pliny's observations on nature, science, and the human experience, making it a treasure trove...7590falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/persians-aeschylus--73658335https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73658335Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:03:50 +0000Sophocles"Persians" by Aeschylus presents a poignant exploration of the consequences of war and the fragility of power through the lens of the Persian Empire's defeat at the hands of the Greeks. This timeless tragedy delves into themes of loss, hubris, and the...3959falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annals-vol-3-publius-cornelius-tacitus--73632940https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73632940Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:07:08 +0000Sophocles"Annals Vol 3" by Publius Cornelius Tacitus presents a meticulous account of the Roman Empire's history, focusing on the reign of Tiberius and the political intrigues of the time. Tacitus, known for his incisive insights into power dynamics and human...28359falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ten-books-on-architecture-marcus-vitruvius-pollio--73589458https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73589458Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:29:01 +0000Sophocles"Ten Books on Architecture" by Marcus Vitruvius Pollio is a foundational text that explores the principles of architecture and design, emphasizing the importance of harmony, proportion, and functionality in building. This work is not only a manual for...34498falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iphigenia-in-aulis-euripides--73553139https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73553139Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:20:00 +0000Sophocles"Iphigenia in Aulis" by Euripides explores the intense moral dilemmas faced by individuals when confronted with the demands of duty and sacrifice. Set against the backdrop of the Trojan War, the play delves into themes of loyalty, the consequences of...5998falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-benefits-de-beneficiis-lucius-annaeus-seneca--73516613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73516613Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:24:36 +0000Sophocles"On Benefits (De Beneficiis)" by Lucius Annaeus Seneca delves into the nature of giving and receiving, exploring the moral implications of benefits in human relationships. 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