https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thyestes--6889933enPerforming ArtsCopyright Short Storieshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d779e17c1ce43c76da4e8b04668b440e.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thyestes--6889933Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:15:25 +0000Lucius Annaeus SenecaShort Storiesspreaker29@adfreesounds.comDive into the haunting world of Thyestes, a gripping Latin verse tragedy by the renowned Roman playwright Seneca the Younger, now brought to life in English. This dramatic tale draws inspiration from Euripides original Greek play, weaving a narrative...falseba7f8e0e-4089-560f-b227-3ea5c4613006episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tragical-history-of-doctor-faustus-1616-version-christopher-marlowe--74955658https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74955658Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:01:43 +0000Lucius Annaeus SenecaThe "Tragical History of Doctor Faustus," written by Christopher Marlowe, explores the profound themes of ambition, knowledge, and the human condition through the story of a man who makes a pact with the devil in exchange for magical powers and...8305falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-beware-women-thomas-middleton--74949626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74949626Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:01:54 +0000Lucius Annaeus Seneca"Women Beware Women" by Thomas Middleton is a compelling exploration of desire, deception, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against a backdrop of societal constraints, the play delves into the consequences of unchecked ambition and the...10834falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/persians-aeschylus--74944447https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74944447Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:14:40 +0000Lucius Annaeus Seneca"Persians" by Aeschylus is a powerful exploration of the impact of war and the consequences of hubris, as it reflects on the Persian defeat at the hands of the Greeks. This poignant tragedy delves into themes of loss, grief, and the fragility of...3959falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cenci-percy-bysshe-shelley--74449465https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74449465Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:05:57 +0000Lucius Annaeus Seneca"Cenci-Percy Bysshe Shelley" delves into the haunting themes of power, oppression, and the struggle for justice, encapsulated in the tragic tale of the Cenci family. This work, rooted in the depths of human experience, resonates with contemporary...9949falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tis-pity-she-s-a-whore-john-ford--74404024https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74404024Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:05:36 +0000Lucius Annaeus Seneca"Tis Pity She's a Whore" by John Ford is a powerful exploration of forbidden love, familial conflict, and the consequences of passion. Set against a backdrop of moral ambiguity, the play delves into the complexities of desire and the societal norms...9744falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/duchess-of-padua-oscar-wilde--74326533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74326533Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:05:20 +0000Lucius Annaeus Seneca"Duchess of Padua" by Oscar Wilde is a compelling exploration of ambition, love, and betrayal set against the backdrop of a richly imagined world. This play delves into the complexities of human relationships and the often-painful choices that drive...8845falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trojan-women-murray-translation-euripides--74278283https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74278283Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:06:42 +0000Lucius Annaeus SenecaEuripides' "Trojan Women" (Murray Translation) is a poignant exploration of the suffering endured by the women of Troy following the city's fall. This timeless tragedy delves into themes of loss, resilience, and the brutal consequences of war,...6180falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thyestes-lucius-annaeus-seneca--74165569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74165569Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:19 +0000Lucius Annaeus Seneca"Thyestes" by Lucius Annaeus Seneca delves into themes of revenge, betrayal, and the dark complexities of human nature. This powerful tragedy explores the destructive consequences of familial conflict and the relentless pursuit of vengeance. Seneca's...5764falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/broken-heart-john-ford--74112129https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74112129Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:06:51 +0000Lucius Annaeus Seneca"Broken Heart" by John Ford is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the complexities of human emotions. This timeless work delves into the depths of heartbreak, capturing the essence of sorrow and longing that resonates deeply with audiences...9588falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paolo-and-francesca-stephen-phillips--74067734https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74067734Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:33 +0000Lucius Annaeus Seneca"Paolo and Francesca" by Stephen Phillips is a poignant exploration of love and tragedy, encapsulating the timeless themes of passion and forbidden desire. This narrative delves into the complexities of human emotions, illustrating how love can...6270falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/waste-a-tragedy-in-four-acts-1906-harley-granville-barker--74017236https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74017236Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:41 +0000Lucius Annaeus Seneca"Waste: A Tragedy in Four Acts" by Harley Granville-Barker is a powerful exploration of the human condition, delving into themes of disillusionment and the consequences of societal neglect. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England, the...14658falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mithridates-jean-racine--73965268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73965268Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:07:11 +0000Lucius Annaeus SenecaMithridates by Jean Racine is a compelling exploration of power, ambition, and the human condition, set against the backdrop of political intrigue and personal conflict. The play delves into the psychological struggles of its characters, reflecting...6610falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-beware-women-thomas-middleton--73912297https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73912297Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:55 +0000Lucius Annaeus SenecaWomen Beware Women by Thomas Middleton is a compelling exploration of desire, deception, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against a backdrop of moral ambiguity, the play delves into the lives of women navigating a treacherous world...10834falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heautontimorumenos-the-self-tormentor-terence--73816430https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73816430Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:04:17 +0000Lucius Annaeus Seneca"Heautontimorumenos; the Self-Tormentor" by Terence explores the complexities of self-inflicted suffering and the human condition through its rich character dynamics and intricate themes. This timeless work delves into the struggles of self-awareness...6893falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tragedy-of-titus-andronicus-version-2-william-shakespeare--73778925https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73778925Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:11 +0000Lucius Annaeus SenecaThe "Tragedy of Titus Andronicus" is one of William Shakespeare's earliest and most intense plays, exploring themes of revenge, betrayal, and the brutal consequences of violence. This dark tale of a Roman general's quest for vengeance against his...10098falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/julius-caesar-version-2-william-shakespeare--73743966https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73743966Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:38 +0000Lucius Annaeus SenecaWilliam Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" explores the themes of ambition, betrayal, and the complexities of power as it delves into the political machinations surrounding the assassination of the Roman leader Julius Caesar. This timeless tragedy captures...8713falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dramatic-version-of-greek-myths-and-hero-tales-fanny-amanda-comstock--73716619https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73716619Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:04:52 +0000Lucius Annaeus Seneca"Dramatic Version of Greek Myths and Hero Tales" by Fanny Amanda Comstock offers a captivating retelling of timeless Greek myths and heroic tales, drawing listeners into a world of epic adventures and moral dilemmas. These enduring stories explore...16877falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-and-death-of-tom-thumb-the-great-henry-fielding--73694533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73694533Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:05:04 +0000Lucius Annaeus Seneca"Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great" by Henry Fielding is a satirical exploration of the life and adventures of the diminutive hero, Tom Thumb, who navigates a world that often seems larger than life itself. Through humor and wit, Fielding crafts a...4797falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-is-a-dream-maccarthy-translation-pedro-calderon-de-la-barca--73669965https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73669965Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:04:55 +0000Lucius Annaeus Seneca"Life is a Dream," a profound work by Pedro Calderón de la Barca, explores the intricate boundaries between reality and illusion, freedom and fate, through the journey of its protagonist. This timeless play delves into the philosophical questions of...10701falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucian-s-dialogues-volume-4-zeus-the-tragedian-lucian-of-samosata--73645637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73645637Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:38:54 +0000Lucius Annaeus SenecaLucian's Dialogues Volume 4, titled "Zeus the Tragedian," presents a captivating exploration of themes that resonate through time, blending humor with profound philosophical inquiry. In this work, Lucian of Samosata delves into the nature of tragedy...4704falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/philoctetes-campbell-translation-sophocles--73607824https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73607824Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:56:32 +0000Lucius Annaeus Seneca"Philoctetes" by Sophocles, in the Campbell translation, explores themes of isolation, betrayal, and the struggle for redemption. The story centers around the titular character, Philoctetes, who is abandoned due to a grievous wound and is left to...5268falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reign-of-king-edward-the-third-william-shakespeare--73570981https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73570981Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:06:55 +0000Lucius Annaeus Seneca"Reign of King Edward the Third" by William Shakespeare delves into the complexities of power, governance, and the human condition during a pivotal era in English history. This work captures the essence of leadership and the burdens that accompany the...9417falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pelleas-and-melisande-maurice-maeterlinck--73532238https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73532238Thu, 06 Aug 2026 03:37:01 +0000Lucius Annaeus Seneca"Pelléas and Mélisande" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a poignant exploration of love, longing, and the ineffable mysteries of human relationships. Set in a dreamlike world, the play delves into the complexities of desire and the often unspoken emotions...5456falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-act-5--70240722https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70240722Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:55:41 +0000Lucius Annaeus SenecaDive into the haunting world of Thyestes, a gripping Latin verse tragedy by the renowned Roman playwright Seneca the Younger, now brought to life in English. 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