https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/parva-naturalia--6993273enBooksCopyright Ancient Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7b7f01ac5f96f9a9f46b396535c5cd42.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/parva-naturalia--6993273Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:26:16 +0000AristotleAncient Genrespreaker37@podcastlibrary.orgParva Naturalia [the "short treatises on nature" (a conventional Latin title first used by Giles of Rome)] is a collection of books by Aristotle, which discuss natural phenomena involving the body and the soul. The books are as follows: I - On...false33dae009-7452-5c61-a707-96900be8c4daepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trojan-women-coleridge-translation-euripides--74446186https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74446186Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:05:42 +0000AristotleTrojan Women, translated by Coleridge, is a powerful and poignant rendition of Euripides' classic play that explores the harrowing aftermath of the Trojan War. The story delves into the plight of the women left behind, showcasing their suffering,...4834falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/critias-plato-platon--74392623https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74392623Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:05:08 +0000AristotleCritias-Plato (Πλάτων) delves into the philosophical musings of Plato, presenting themes of knowledge, virtue, and the ideal state. This work invites listeners to explore the profound questions surrounding human existence and the nature of reality,...3993falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/phaedo-plato-platon--74312325https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74312325Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:26 +0000Aristotle"Phaedo" by Plato is a profound exploration of the nature of the soul and the afterlife, framed through the dialogues of Socrates in his final hours. This philosophical text delves into themes of immortality, the essence of true knowledge, and the...11038falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/moral-letters-vol-i-lucius-annaeus-seneca--74205900https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74205900Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:05:36 +0000AristotleMoral Letters, Vol. I by Lucius Annaeus Seneca is a profound collection of philosophical correspondence that delves into the complexities of ethics, virtue, and the human condition. Seneca's reflections offer timeless insights into the struggles of...34769falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/theaetetus-plato-platon--74139606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74139606Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:05:22 +0000AristotleTheaetetus by Plato is a profound exploration of knowledge and perception, delving into the nature of understanding and the essence of reality. This dialogue, featuring the young mathematician Theaetetus, engages with fundamental questions about what...12710falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fables-of-phaedrus-phaedrus--74092174https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74092174Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:05:02 +0000AristotleFables of Phaedrus-Phaedrus presents a collection of timeless tales that explore the complexities of human nature and morality through engaging narratives. These fables, rich in wisdom, offer insights into the virtues and vices that define our...6933falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-hundred-aesop-s-fables-aesop--74035904https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74035904Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:05:05 +0000AristotleThree Hundred Aesop's Fables is a timeless collection of moral tales attributed to the ancient storyteller Aesop, offering wisdom that transcends generations. Each fable presents a simple yet profound lesson, often featuring anthropomorphized animals...21265falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ajax-campbell-translation-sophocles--73981008https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73981008Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:05:26 +0000AristotleAjax, a powerful warrior in Sophocles' tragedy, grapples with themes of honor, madness, and the consequences of pride as he faces the fallout from the Trojan War. This poignant tale explores the depths of human emotion and the struggle for identity in...4849falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-generation-and-corruption-aristotle--73925826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73925826Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:04:55 +0000Aristotle"On Generation and Corruption" by Aristotle delves into the fundamental processes of change and transformation in the natural world, exploring how things come into being and eventually decay. This profound work offers insights into the cyclical nature...12642falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oedipus-at-colonus-storr-translation-sophocles--73866179https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73866179Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:05:15 +0000Aristotle"Oedipus at Colonus," a poignant work by Sophocles, explores the themes of fate, redemption, and the search for peace in the twilight of life. As the blind and exiled Oedipus arrives at Colonus, he seeks solace and a final resting place, grappling...5767falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apology-of-socrates-plato-platon--73801479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73801479Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:02:18 +0000Aristotle"Apology of Socrates" by Plato presents the defense speech of Socrates as he stands trial for impiety and corrupting the youth of Athens. This powerful dialogue captures Socrates' unwavering commitment to truth and philosophy, challenging the status...4763falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-heavens-aristotle--73769300https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73769300Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:02:16 +0000Aristotle"On the Heavens" by Aristotle delves into the nature of the cosmos and our place within it, exploring the fundamental principles that govern the universe. This work invites listeners to ponder profound questions about existence, the structure of the...18014falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rhetoric-aristotle--73739435https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73739435Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:02:18 +0000AristotleRhetoric by Aristotle delves into the art of persuasion and the principles that underpin effective communication. This foundational text explores the techniques and strategies that can enhance one's ability to influence and engage an audience, making...30893falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/argonautica-apollonius-rhodius--73716033https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73716033Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:02:26 +0000Aristotle"Argonautica" by Apollonius Rhodius is a captivating epic that recounts the legendary journey of Jason and the Argonauts as they quest for the Golden Fleece. This timeless tale explores themes of adventure, heroism, and the complexities of human...24723falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sappho-a-new-rendering-publius-ovid-ovidius-naso-sappho--73696609https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73696609Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:02:52 +0000Aristotle"Sappho A New Rendering" is a compelling exploration of the timeless poetry of Sappho, as reimagined by the renowned Roman poet Ovid, also known as Publius Ovidius Naso. This audiobook invites listeners to delve into the lyrical beauty and emotional...2139falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pharsalia-dramatic-episodes-of-the-civil-wars-lucan--73675545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73675545Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:02:50 +0000Aristotle"Pharsalia; Dramatic Episodes of the Civil Wars" by Lucan captures the intense and tumultuous events of the Roman Civil Wars, presenting a vivid portrayal of conflict and ambition. This epic poem delves into the moral dilemmas and the chaos of war,...33803falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prometheus-bound-thoreau-translation-aeschylus--73652763https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73652763Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:02:57 +0000Aristotle"Prometheus Bound," translated by Thoreau, is a powerful exploration of defiance and suffering, centered around the Titan Prometheus, who challenges the authority of Zeus by bringing fire and knowledge to humanity. This timeless tale delves into...3548falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bacchides-or-the-twin-sisters-titus-maccius-plautus--73627229https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73627229Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:11:26 +0000Aristotle"Bacchides or, The Twin Sisters" by Titus Maccius Plautus is a classic Roman comedy that explores themes of deception, love, and the complexities of relationships through the antics of twin sisters. The play showcases Plautus's sharp wit and his...7712falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/full-dialog--73590146https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73590146Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:43:07 +0000Aristotle"Full Dialog" invites listeners into a profound exploration of communication and understanding, emphasizing the importance of genuine conversation in our lives. This audiobook captures the essence of dialogue as a transformative tool, encouraging...2420falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dialogue-concerning-oratory-or-the-causes-of-corrupt-eloquence-publius-cornelius-tacitus--73558322https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73558322Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:10:02 +0000Aristotle"Dialogue Concerning Oratory, or the Causes of Corrupt Eloquence" by Publius Cornelius Tacitus delves into the intricacies of rhetoric and the decline of eloquence in oratory. Tacitus examines the factors that contribute to the degradation of...10872falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parva-naturalia-aristotle--73276217https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73276217Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:00:51 +0000Aristotle"Parva Naturalia" by Aristotle delves into the nature of living beings, exploring fundamental aspects of life and existence. This collection of writings addresses essential themes such as perception, memory, and the soul, offering profound insights...16139falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parva-naturalia-aristotle--71674143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71674143Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:57:56 +0000AristotleParva Naturalia [the "short treatises on nature" (a conventional Latin title first used by Giles of Rome)] is a collection of books by Aristotle, which discuss natural phenomena involving the body and the soul. The books are as follows: I - On...16139ancient,aristotle,longevity,naturalia,parva,recollection,respiration,sensible,shortness,wakingfalsefull