https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/agamemnon-morshead-translation--7031666enBooksCopyright Greek and Latin Classics Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6d5a16412bcf6202ab3cd3a76b2a0eb0.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/agamemnon-morshead-translation--7031666Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0000AeschylusGreek and Latin Classics Genrespreaker45@podcastlibrary.orgThe Oresteia is a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus concerning the end of the curse on the House of Atreus. The name derives from the character Orestes, who sets out to avenge his father's murder. The only extant example of an ancient...false45fd3766-bf69-5d66-964f-5f8d73a70570episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/androcles-and-the-lion-george-bernard-shaw--74469003https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74469003Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:07:03 +0000AeschylusAndrocles and the Lion by George Bernard Shaw is a thought-provoking play that explores themes of compassion, courage, and the transformative power of kindness. The story centers on the legendary figure Androcles, who befriends a wounded lion,...5944falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pharsalia-dramatic-episodes-of-the-civil-wars-lucan--74423877https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74423877Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:06:33 +0000Aeschylus"Pharsalia; Dramatic Episodes of the Civil Wars" by Lucan is a powerful exploration of the tumultuous period of the Roman Civil Wars, capturing the intense emotions and moral dilemmas faced by its characters. This epic poem delves into themes of...33803falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-sublime-unknown--74343058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74343058Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:05:42 +0000Aeschylus"On the Sublime-Unknown" invites listeners to explore the depths of human experience and the mysteries that lie beyond our comprehension. This thought-provoking work delves into themes of the sublime and the unknown, encouraging a reflection on the...10538falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-heavens-aristotle--74287373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74287373Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:07:20 +0000Aeschylus"On the Heavens" by Aristotle delves into the nature of the cosmos, exploring the principles that govern the heavens and the celestial bodies. This foundational text in philosophy and science examines the relationship between the earth and the...18014falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/economics-aristotle--74170741https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74170741Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:33 +0000Aeschylus"Economics-Aristotle" delves into the foundational principles of economics as articulated by the great philosopher Aristotle. This work explores the nature of wealth, the role of virtue in economic behavior, and the interplay between ethics and...3633falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lives-and-opinions-of-eminent-philosophers-book-vi-diogenes-laertius--74112112https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74112112Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:06:52 +0000Aeschylus"Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers, Book VI" by Diogenes Laertius delves into the thoughts and teachings of notable philosophers, offering insights into their lives and the intellectual currents of their times. This work serves as a vital...7175falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iphigenia-in-tauris-murray-translation-euripides--74063360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74063360Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:18 +0000Aeschylus"Iphigenia in Tauris," translated by Murray, is a powerful exploration of themes such as sacrifice, identity, and the struggle for autonomy in a world governed by fate and divine intervention. The story centers on Iphigenia, who finds herself in a...6332falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/critias-plato-platon--74008897https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74008897Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:29 +0000AeschylusCritias by Plato delves into the philosophical exploration of an ideal society, presenting a narrative that reflects on the nature of civilization and human virtue. As a dialogue attributed to one of Plato's most intriguing characters, it invites...3993falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/agamemnon-browning-translation-aeschylus--73953118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73953118Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:47 +0000AeschylusAgamemnon, translated by Browning, is a powerful exploration of fate, justice, and the consequences of war, as it delves into the tragic return of the titular character to Argos after the Trojan War. This ancient Greek tragedy, penned by Aeschylus,...6292falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seven-against-thebes-way-translation-aeschylus--73894045https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73894045Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:05 +0000Aeschylus"Seven Against Thebes," a powerful work by Aeschylus, delves into the themes of fate, familial conflict, and the struggle for power as two brothers vie for control over Thebes, leading to tragic consequences. This timeless tragedy resonates with...3712falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pseudolus-or-the-cheat-titus-maccius-plautus--73819528https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73819528Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:04:19 +0000Aeschylus"Pseudolus or, The Cheat" by Titus Maccius Plautus is a classic Roman comedy that explores themes of deception, cleverness, and the lengths one will go to achieve their desires. This witty tale centers on the cunning slave Pseudolus, who devises a...7951falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgics-virgil--73781093https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73781093Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:27 +0000Aeschylus"Georgics" by Virgil is a poetic exploration of agriculture, rural life, and the relationship between humans and nature. This timeless work delves into the rhythms of farming, the beauty of the countryside, and the virtues of hard work and...10304falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/homeric-hymns-epigrams-and-the-battle-of-frogs-and-mice-homer--73745575https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73745575Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:33 +0000Aeschylus"Homeric Hymns, Epigrams, and The Battle of Frogs and Mice" showcases the rich tapestry of ancient Greek literature through its collection of hymns dedicated to the gods, poignant epigrams, and the whimsical fable of the battle between frogs and mice....11231falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boys-and-girls-pliny-vol-4-pliny-the-elder-john-s-white--73717455https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73717455Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:05:16 +0000AeschylusBoys' and Girls' Pliny Vol. 4, by Pliny the Elder and translated by John S. White, offers a captivating exploration of the natural world through the eyes of one of history's most revered scholars. This volume presents a collection of Pliny's...9581falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trojan-women-murray-translation-euripides--73694829https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73694829Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:04:59 +0000Aeschylus"Trojan Women," a powerful work by Euripides translated by Murray, delves into the harrowing aftermath of the Trojan War, focusing on the plight of the women left behind in the ruins of their city. This poignant tragedy explores themes of loss,...6180falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/commentaries-on-the-gallic-war-gaius-julius-caesar--73670077https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73670077Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:08:08 +0000Aeschylus"Commentaries on the Gallic War" by Gaius Julius Caesar offers a firsthand account of the military campaigns waged by Rome against the Gallic tribes, showcasing Caesar's strategic prowess and leadership. This historical narrative not only serves as a...26188falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/euthydemus-plato-platon--73645746https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73645746Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:42:56 +0000AeschylusEuthydemus by Plato is a profound exploration of the nature of wisdom and the art of argumentation, showcasing the philosophical debates between Socrates and the sophists, Euthydemus and Dionysodorus. This dialogue delves into the distinction between...5608falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meditations-of-the-emperor-marcus-aurelius-antoninus-marcus-aurelius--73607950https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73607950Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:01 +0000Aeschylus"Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus-Marcus Aurelius" is a profound exploration of Stoic philosophy, offering insights into the mind of one of history's greatest leaders. This collection of personal writings serves as a guide to...17268falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/libation-bearers-morshead-translation-aeschylus--73290852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73290852Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:52:37 +0000Aeschylus"Libation-Bearers (Morshead Translation)" by Aeschylus continues the powerful narrative of revenge and justice that unfolds in the aftermath of Agamemnon's tragic fate. This ancient Greek tragedy delves into themes of familial duty, the cycle of...4202falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/agamemnon-morshead-translation-aeschylus--71996622https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996622Wed, 13 May 2026 22:09:02 +0000AeschylusThe Oresteia is a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus concerning the end of the curse on the House of Atreus. The name derives from the character Orestes, who sets out to avenge his father's murder. The only extant example of an ancient...8855aegisthus,aeschylus,agamemnon,antiquity,classics,greek,morshead,oresteia,translation,trilogyfalsefull