https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/trojan-women-coleridge-translation--6879225enPerforming ArtsCopyright Family and Culturehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4efe4f3c8f566d9a6d2f302c1db35e67.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/trojan-women-coleridge-translation--6879225Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:24:35 +0000EuripidesFamily and Culturespreaker25@adfreesounds.comRegarded by modern playwright Ellen McLaughlin as perhaps the greatest antiwar play ever written, Euripides The Trojan Women, also known as Troades, is a poignant tragedy that resonates deeply even today. Written in 415 BC against the backdrop of the...false6f75873f-c9f1-53e3-a47d-7338f86f7848episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iphigenia-in-aulis-euripides--74437320https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74437320Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:05:06 +0000Euripides"Iphigenia in Aulis" by Euripides is a powerful exploration of sacrifice, duty, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in times of war. The play centers around the tragic choice made by Agamemnon, who must decide whether to sacrifice his daughter...5998falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heautontimorumenos-the-self-tormentor-terence--74383719https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74383719Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:04:47 +0000Euripides"Heautontimorumenos; the Self-Tormentor," a classic work by Terence, delves into the complexities of self-inflicted suffering and the human condition. This enduring play explores themes of guilt, responsibility, and the consequences of one's actions,...6893falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-generation-and-corruption-aristotle--74310307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74310307Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:23 +0000Euripides"On Generation and Corruption" by Aristotle delves into the fundamental principles of change and transformation in the natural world, exploring how entities come into being and ultimately decay. This profound work invites listeners to reflect on the...12642falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucian-s-dialogues-volume-1-the-dialogues-of-the-gods-lucian-of-samosata--74208294https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74208294Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:05:35 +0000EuripidesLucian's Dialogues Volume 1, The Dialogues of the Gods, presents a fascinating exploration of divine interactions through the sharp wit and satirical lens of Lucian of Samosata. This collection delves into the complexities of gods and their...9564falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucian-s-dialogues-volume-2-the-dialogues-of-the-sea-gods-lucian-of-samosata--74147729https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74147729Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:06:11 +0000EuripidesLucian's Dialogues Volume 2: The Dialogues of the Sea-Gods presents a fascinating exploration of myth and philosophy through the lens of the sea deities. This collection of dialogues showcases Lucian of Samosata's wit and satirical style, engaging...3051falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hecuba-euripides--74101029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74101029Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:06:04 +0000EuripidesHecuba, a poignant tragedy by Euripides, delves into the profound themes of loss, vengeance, and the human condition in the aftermath of war. As the titular character grapples with the devastation wrought upon her family and her city, the play...4911falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apology-of-socrates-version-2-plato-platon--74051487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74051487Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:06:23 +0000EuripidesThe "Apology of Socrates" by Plato presents a profound exploration of Socrates' defense during his trial, where he confronts the charges against him with unwavering integrity and philosophical insight. This timeless dialogue delves into themes of...4578falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eunuchus-the-eunuch-terence--74002902https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74002902Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:06:42 +0000Euripides"Eunuchus The Eunuch-Terence" is a classic comedic play that explores themes of love, desire, and the complexities of human relationships through the lens of a eunuch's experiences. This enduring work delves into the intricacies of social status and...7058falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/faust-i-johann-wolfgang-von-goethe--73950569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73950569Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:27 +0000Euripides"Faust I" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe delves into the profound struggle between ambition and the human condition, exploring themes of desire, knowledge, and the quest for meaning. The story follows Faust, a scholar who, disillusioned with the limits...15542falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alcestis-way-translation-euripides--73895829https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73895829Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:09:27 +0000Euripides"Alcestis" by Euripides, presented in the Way Translation, explores profound themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle against fate. This timeless tragedy centers on Alcestis, who willingly offers her life for her husband, highlighting the depths of...4434falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/faust-ii-johann-wolfgang-von-goethe--73800897https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73800897Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:03:20 +0000Euripides"Faust II" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is a profound exploration of the human condition, delving into themes of ambition, redemption, and the quest for meaning. This continuation of the legendary tale of Faust takes listeners on a philosophical...26486falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/persians-aeschylus--73764449https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73764449Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:03:12 +0000Euripides"Persians" by Aeschylus is a powerful exploration of the aftermath of war, focusing on the Persian perspective following their defeat at the hands of the Greeks. This poignant tragedy delves into themes of loss, hubris, and the consequences of...3959falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prometheus-bound-thoreau-translation-aeschylus--73731705https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73731705Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:03:36 +0000Euripides"Prometheus Bound," translated by Thoreau, presents a powerful exploration of defiance and the struggle against tyranny through the story of Prometheus, who endures punishment for stealing fire from the gods to benefit humanity. This timeless tale...3548falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-laws-marcus-tullius-cicero--73707541https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73707541Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:03:51 +0000Euripides"On the Laws" by Marcus Tullius Cicero delves into the principles of justice and the role of law in society, offering a profound exploration of the moral foundations that govern human behavior and governance. Cicero articulates the importance of...15091falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-sublime-unknown--73684476https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73684476Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:03:50 +0000Euripides"On the Sublime-Unknown" invites listeners into a profound exploration of the human experience, delving into the realms of beauty, mystery, and the ineffable. This work resonates with timeless themes that challenge our understanding of existence and...10538falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-shortness-of-life-lucius-annaeus-seneca--73659248https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73659248Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:28:43 +0000Euripides"On the Shortness of Life" by Lucius Annaeus Seneca is a profound exploration of the fleeting nature of time and the importance of living a meaningful life. Seneca argues that life is long enough if used wisely, urging listeners to reflect on their...5875falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/electra-sophocles--73634499https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73634499Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:41:24 +0000Euripides"Electra-Sophocles" delves into the intense emotional landscape of its titular character, Electra, as she grapples with themes of vengeance, loyalty, and the quest for justice in a world fraught with betrayal and loss. This timeless tale resonates...5082falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/institutio-oratoria-on-the-education-of-an-orator-volume-2-marcus-fabius-quintilianus--73591245https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73591245Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:08:08 +0000EuripidesInstitutio Oratoria, Volume 2 by Marcus Fabius Quintilianus delves into the education and training of orators, emphasizing the importance of rhetoric in public life. Quintilian outlines the essential skills and virtues that an orator must possess,...29789falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/commentaries-on-the-gallic-war-gaius-julius-caesar--73554671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73554671Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:51:54 +0000Euripides"Commentaries on the Gallic War" by Gaius Julius Caesar offers a detailed account of the military campaigns undertaken by Caesar in Gaul, showcasing his strategic prowess and leadership. This work remains significant as it provides insight into the...26188falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-hundred-aesop-s-fables-aesop--73518100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73518100Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:57:25 +0000EuripidesImmerse yourself in the timeless wisdom of "Three Hundred Aesop's Fables," a collection that captures the essence of human nature through simple yet profound tales. Aesop's fables, with their moral lessons and clever animals, continue to resonate...21265falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-part-iv--70049811https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70049811Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:09:14 +0000EuripidesRegarded by modern playwright Ellen McLaughlin as perhaps the greatest antiwar play ever written, Euripides The Trojan Women, also known as Troades, is a poignant tragedy that resonates deeply even today. Written in 415 BC against the backdrop of the...1105antiwar,classical,drama,euripides,greece,history,literature,tragedy,war,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-part-iii--70049810https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70049810Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:09:12 +0000EuripidesRegarded by modern playwright Ellen McLaughlin as perhaps the greatest antiwar play ever written, Euripides The Trojan Women, also known as Troades, is a poignant tragedy that resonates deeply even today. Written in 415 BC against the backdrop of the...1181antiwar,classical,drama,euripides,greece,history,literature,tragedy,war,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-part-ii--70049809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70049809Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:09:09 +0000EuripidesRegarded by modern playwright Ellen McLaughlin as perhaps the greatest antiwar play ever written, Euripides The Trojan Women, also known as Troades, is a poignant tragedy that resonates deeply even today. Written in 415 BC against the backdrop of the...1317antiwar,classical,drama,euripides,greece,history,literature,tragedy,war,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-part-i--70049808https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70049808Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:09:06 +0000EuripidesRegarded by modern playwright Ellen McLaughlin as perhaps the greatest antiwar play ever written, Euripides The Trojan Women, also known as Troades, is a poignant tragedy that resonates deeply even today. 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