https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/trojan-women-coleridge-translation--7031724enBooksCopyright Greek and Latin Classics Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1687b077060aa9919ba1d9b01233bd5f.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/trojan-women-coleridge-translation--7031724Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:57:06 +0000EuripidesGreek and Latin Classics Genrespreaker45@podcastlibrary.orgDescribed by modern playwright Ellen McLaughlin as "perhaps the greatest antiwar play ever written," "The Trojan Women," also known as "Troades," is a tragedy by the Greek playwright Euripides. Produced in 415 BC during the Peloponnesian War, it is...false8a938ef5-03fd-56d3-90a5-b5bbfb5dc39eepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rhetoric-aristotle--74472978https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74472978Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:07:07 +0000EuripidesRhetoric by Aristotle delves into the art of persuasion, exploring the techniques and principles that underpin effective communication. This foundational text remains relevant today, as the ability to influence and engage others is crucial in various...30893falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boys-and-girls-pliny-vol-4-pliny-the-elder-john-s-white--74426183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74426183Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:06:39 +0000Euripides"Boys' and Girls' Pliny Vol. 4" features the works of Pliny the Elder, translated by John S. White, offering an engaging exploration of natural history and human experience. This volume invites listeners to delve into the wisdom of one of antiquity's...9581falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ovid-and-his-influence-edward-kennard-rand--74360738https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74360738Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:06:05 +0000Euripides"Ovid and His Influence" by Edward Kennard Rand delves into the profound impact of the renowned Roman poet Ovid on literature and culture throughout history. This exploration highlights Ovid's timeless themes of love, transformation, and the...15358falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-laws-marcus-tullius-cicero--74290595https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74290595Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:07:39 +0000Euripides"On the Laws" by Marcus Tullius Cicero presents a profound exploration of legal philosophy and the principles that govern human society. Cicero delves into the nature of law, justice, and morality, emphasizing the importance of reason and the common...15091falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apology-of-socrates-plato-platon--74174726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74174726Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:30 +0000EuripidesThe "Apology of Socrates" by Plato presents a powerful account of Socrates' defense during his trial, where he confronts the charges against him with unwavering commitment to truth and virtue. This dialogue explores themes of justice, morality, and...4763falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/suppliant-maidens-morshead-translation-aeschylus--74114483https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74114483Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:07:03 +0000Euripides"Suppliant Maidens," translated by Morshead, is a poignant exploration of vulnerability and the quest for justice, as a group of women seeks refuge from their captors. This ancient Greek tragedy resonates with contemporary themes of oppression and the...4004falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pseudolus-or-the-cheat-titus-maccius-plautus--74066480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74066480Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:37 +0000Euripides"Pseudolus or, The Cheat" by Titus Maccius Plautus is a timeless comedic exploration of deception and cleverness, centering around the cunning slave Pseudolus as he navigates the complexities of love and trickery. This enduring tale highlights themes...7951falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hecyra-the-mother-in-law-terence--74012288https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74012288Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:24 +0000EuripidesHecyra, or The Mother-In-Law, by Terence is a timeless exploration of family dynamics, particularly the intricate and often tumultuous relationships between mothers-in-law and their daughters-in-law. This comedic play delves into themes of...5465falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/antigone-plumptre-translation-sophocles--73956107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73956107Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:41 +0000Euripides"Antigone," translated by Plumptre, is a timeless tragedy by Sophocles that explores the conflict between individual conscience and state law. The story centers on Antigone's unwavering commitment to her beliefs, particularly her duty to honor her...4760falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hecuba-euripides--73897166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73897166Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:09:24 +0000EuripidesHecuba, a powerful tragedy by Euripides, delves into the profound themes of loss, revenge, and the plight of women in the aftermath of war. Centered around Hecuba, the former queen of Troy, the play explores her harrowing journey as she grapples with...4911falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/agricola-publius-cornelius-tacitus--73784382https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73784382Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:30 +0000EuripidesAgricola by Publius Cornelius Tacitus is a compelling account of the life and achievements of Gnaeus Julius Agricola, the Roman general who played a crucial role in the conquest of Britain. This work stands out for its exploration of themes such as...5357falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ante-nicene-christian-library-translations-of-the-writings-of-the-fathers-down-to-a-d-325-alexander-roberts--73748434https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73748434Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:50 +0000EuripidesThe "Ante-Nicene Christian Library Translations of the Writings of the Fathers Down to A.D. 325" by Alexander Roberts is a crucial compilation that brings together the foundational texts of early Christian thought and doctrine before the Nicene...33185falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/herodotus-histories-vol-2-herodotus--73719464https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73719464Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:04:59 +0000EuripidesHerodotus' Histories Vol 2 delves into the rich tapestry of ancient history, exploring the events and cultures that have shaped civilizations. This volume continues the remarkable narrative of the Persian Wars, offering insights into the triumphs and...25052falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bacchides-or-the-twin-sisters-titus-maccius-plautus--73696817https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73696817Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:05:06 +0000Euripides"Bacchides or, The Twin Sisters" by Titus Maccius Plautus is a classic Roman comedy that explores themes of love, deception, and the complexities of human relationships through the antics of twin sisters and their suitors. This enduring tale showcases...7712falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/constitution-of-athens-aristotle--73672651https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73672651Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:20:40 +0000EuripidesThe "Constitution of Athens" by Aristotle presents a detailed examination of the political structure and governance of ancient Athens, offering insights into its democratic principles and civic life. This work is particularly relevant today as it...9960falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/politics-aristotle--73647693https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73647693Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:49:56 +0000Euripides"Politics-Aristotle" explores the foundational ideas of governance, ethics, and the role of the individual within society as articulated by Aristotle. This work delves into the nature of political institutions and the importance of virtue in...33302falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seven-against-thebes-aeschylus--73612136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73612136Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:29:39 +0000Euripides"Seven Against Thebes" by Aeschylus is a powerful exploration of fate, conflict, and the burdens of legacy as it unfolds the tragic tale of the city of Thebes under siege. This ancient Greek drama delves into themes of brotherhood, honor, and the...4205falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/agamemnon-morshead-translation-aeschylus--73292130https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73292130Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:05:54 +0000EuripidesAgamemnon, translated by E.H. Blakeney Morshead, is a powerful tragedy by Aeschylus that explores themes of fate, justice, and the consequences of war. This ancient tale delves into the return of Agamemnon from the Trojan War, where his actions set in...8855falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trojan-women-coleridge-translation-euripides--71996739https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996739Wed, 13 May 2026 22:17:33 +0000EuripidesDescribed by modern playwright Ellen McLaughlin as "perhaps the greatest antiwar play ever written," "The Trojan Women," also known as "Troades," is a tragedy by the Greek playwright Euripides. Produced in 415 BC during the Peloponnesian War, it is...4834antiquity,classics,coleridge,euripides,greek,palamedes,tragedy,translation,trojan,womenfalsefull