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This dialogue explores the tension between truth and persuasion, examining how rhetoric can be used for both noble...25599falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heroides-publius-ovid-ovidius-naso--74174884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74174884Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:26 +0000Hesiod"Heroides-Publius" by Ovid, also known as Ovidius Naso, presents a captivating collection of letters written by mythological heroines to their absent lovers. This poignant work explores themes of love, longing, and the complexities of relationships,...18889falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parva-naturalia-aristotle--74114575https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74114575Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:07:13 +0000Hesiod"Parva Naturalia" by Aristotle delves into the natural world, exploring the essence of life and the principles that govern existence. This work is a profound examination of the human experience, touching on themes of perception, memory, and the nature...16139falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ante-nicene-christian-library-translations-of-the-writings-of-the-fathers-down-to-a-d-325-alexander-roberts--74066606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74066606Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:29 +0000HesiodThe "Ante-Nicene Christian Library Translations of the Writings of the Fathers Down to A.D. 325" by Alexander Roberts offers a comprehensive collection of early Christian writings that shaped the foundations of the faith before the Nicene Creed. This...33185falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/annals-vol-1-publius-cornelius-tacitus--74012410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74012410Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:44 +0000Hesiod"Annals Vol 1" by Publius Cornelius Tacitus offers a profound exploration of the Roman Empire's history, delving into the political intrigues and moral complexities of its leaders. This work captures the essence of power dynamics, governance, and the...23020falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-hundred-aesop-s-fables-aesop--73956224https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73956224Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:38 +0000Hesiod"Three Hundred Aesop's Fables" is a timeless collection of moral stories attributed to Aesop, each designed to convey important life lessons through simple yet profound narratives. These fables often feature animals with human traits, illustrating...21265falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prometheus-bound-browning-translation-aeschylus--73897288https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73897288Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:18 +0000Hesiod"Prometheus Bound," translated by Browning, presents a powerful exploration of rebellion and the consequences of defiance against divine authority. 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This work is not only a historical document but also a...4195falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boys-and-girls-pliny-vol-2-pliny-the-elder-john-s-white--73719516https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73719516Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:05:23 +0000HesiodBoys' and Girls' Pliny Vol. 2 features the timeless works of Pliny the Elder, presented by John S. White. This collection captures the essence of Pliny's observations on nature, science, and the human experience, reflecting a world where curiosity and...9319falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tusculan-disputations-marcus-tullius-cicero--73696886https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73696886Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:05:10 +0000HesiodTusculan Disputations by Marcus Tullius Cicero is a profound exploration of philosophical themes that delve into the nature of happiness, the importance of virtue, and the role of the soul in achieving a life well-lived. Cicero engages in a series of...31020falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trojan-women-coleridge-translation-euripides--73672742https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73672742Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:23:19 +0000HesiodTrojan Women, translated by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, is a powerful tragedy by Euripides that explores the plight of the women of Troy following the city's fall. This poignant work delves into themes of suffering, loss, and resilience, as the...4834falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lays-of-ancient-rome-version-2-thomas-babington-macaulay--73647763https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73647763Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:52:34 +0000HesiodLays of Ancient Rome by Thomas Babington Macaulay is a collection of lyrical poems that capture the spirit and valor of ancient Roman history, celebrating its heroes and the virtues that shaped its civilization. Macaulay’s vivid imagery and rhythmic...9589falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/physics-aristotle--73612293https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73612293Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:32:48 +0000Hesiod"Physics-Aristotle" delves into the foundational concepts of physics as articulated by the great philosopher Aristotle, exploring the nature of the physical world and its underlying principles. This work remains relevant today as it invites listeners...34744falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/argonautica-apollonius-rhodius--73292184https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73292184Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:08:46 +0000Hesiod"Argonautica" by Apollonius Rhodius is an epic poem that recounts the legendary journey of Jason and the Argonauts as they seek the Golden Fleece. This timeless tale captures themes of adventure, heroism, and the pursuit of glory, reflecting the human...24723falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/works-and-days-the-theogony-and-the-shield-of-heracles-hesiod--71996767https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996767Wed, 13 May 2026 22:19:03 +0000HesiodWorks and Days provides advice on agrarian matters and personal conduct. The Theogony explains the ancestry of the gods. The Shield of Heracles is the adventure of Heracles accepting an enemy's challenge to fight. - Summary by Arthur Krolman8945antiquity,classics,days,greek,heracles,hesiod,latin,shield,theogony,worksfalsefull