https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/iliad-version-2--7031745enBooksCopyright Greek and Latin Classics Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0a793f564aef169a96e6bc56b6c58bfa.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/iliad-version-2--7031745Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:08:00 +0000HomerGreek and Latin Classics Genrespreaker45@podcastlibrary.orgThis great and terrifying poem about the final weeks of a long war fought between the Greeks and the Trojans before the city of Troy (here rendered into prose by Samuel Butler, himself a major nineteenth century English novelist) is at once violently...false36d2e8fb-5ac3-51ae-bbca-4dddcc5991c7episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/raven-and-other-poems-edgar-allan-poe--74470234https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74470234Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:07:06 +0000Homer"Raven and Other Poems" by Edgar Allan Poe is a captivating collection that explores themes of love, loss, and the haunting nature of memory. Poe's masterful use of language and rhythm creates an immersive experience, drawing listeners into the depths...2123falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/antigone-plumptre-translation-sophocles--74424874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74424874Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:06:37 +0000HomerAntigone, translated by Plumptre, is a timeless tragedy by Sophocles that explores the conflict between individual conscience and state law. The play centers on Antigone's determination to honor her deceased brother through burial rites, defying the...4760falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/birth-of-tragedy-or-hellenism-and-pessimism-version-2-friedrich-nietzsche--74344529https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74344529Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:05:44 +0000Homer"Birth of Tragedy; or, Hellenism and Pessimism" by Friedrich Nietzsche explores the duality of human experience through the lens of Hellenism and the darker aspects of existence. Nietzsche delves into the interplay between the joyous, life-affirming...28332falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/short-nonfiction-collection-vol-073-various--74288601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74288601Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:07:23 +0000Homer"Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 073-Various" presents a diverse array of thought-provoking essays and writings that engage with a variety of themes relevant to the human experience. This collection invites listeners to explore different...24495falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/foxe-s-book-of-martyrs-vol-2-lives-and-deaths-of-early-christian-and-protestant-martyrs-forbush-foxe--74172315https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74172315Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:36 +0000Homer"Foxe's Book of Martyrs Vol 2" delves into the lives and deaths of early Christian and Protestant martyrs, chronicling their unwavering faith and the sacrifices they made for their beliefs. This volume continues the powerful narrative of courage in...34318falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tragedy-of-king-lear-version-3-william-shakespeare--74113155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74113155Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:06:55 +0000HomerWilliam Shakespeare's "Tragedy of King Lear" delves into the complexities of family dynamics, power, and madness as an aging king divides his kingdom among his daughters, leading to catastrophic consequences. This timeless play explores themes of...13403falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/short-plays-from-dickens-horace-baker-browne--74064559https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74064559Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:14 +0000Homer"Short Plays from Dickens-Horace Baker Browne" presents a collection of theatrical works that capture the essence of Charles Dickens' timeless storytelling. These plays reflect Dickens' keen observations of society, character, and the human condition,...23726falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-of-king-lear-nahum-tate--74010348https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74010348Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:22 +0000Homer"History of King Lear-Nahum Tate" offers a compelling exploration of the themes of power, authority, and familial relationships as depicted in the classic tale of King Lear. Tate's adaptation emphasizes the complexities of human emotion and the...9531falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/evening-solace-charlotte-bronte--73954346https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73954346Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:39 +0000HomerEvening Solace by Charlotte Brontë invites listeners into a reflective exploration of solitude and introspection. This poignant work captures the essence of finding peace in the quiet moments of life, resonating with anyone seeking solace amid the...1953falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deirdre-james-stephens--73895421https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73895421Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:13 +0000HomerDeirdre-James Stephens presents a thought-provoking exploration of themes that resonate deeply within the human experience. This work invites listeners to reflect on the complexities of faith, identity, and the search for meaning in a world that often...18654falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maud-and-other-poems-version-2-alfred-lord-tennyson--73821253https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73821253Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:04:20 +0000Homer"Maud, and Other Poems (Version 2)" by Alfred, Lord Tennyson is a compelling collection that showcases the poet's mastery of language and emotion. Central to the work is the exploration of love, loss, and the complexities of human experience, themes...8364falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/genji-monogatari-the-tale-of-genji-murasaki-shikibu--73782697https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73782697Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:28 +0000Homer"Genji Monogatari," also known as "The Tale of Genji," is a classic work by Murasaki Shikibu that explores the life and loves of Hikaru Genji, a nobleman in the Heian period of Japan. This timeless narrative delves into themes of romance, the...31951falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/furies-morshead-translation-aeschylus--73746732https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73746732Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:37 +0000HomerFuries, translated by Morshead, is a powerful exploration of vengeance, justice, and the complexities of human emotion, rooted in the ancient Greek tragedy by Aeschylus. This work delves into the consequences of crime and the relentless pursuit of...4011falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/absalom-and-achitophel-john-dryden--73718198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73718198Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:04:59 +0000Homer"Absalom and Achitophel" by John Dryden is a powerful political satire that explores themes of loyalty, rebellion, and the intricate dynamics of power through the biblical story of Absalom's revolt against his father, King David. This enduring work...3491falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-of-king-lear-nahum-tate--73695539https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73695539Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:05:13 +0000Homer"History of King Lear" by Nahum Tate reimagines the classic tale of betrayal, madness, and redemption found in Shakespeare's original work. This adaptation delves into the complexities of familial relationships and the consequences of pride, themes...9531falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/charles-simeon-handley-carr-glyn-moule--73671166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73671166Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:36:59 +0000Homer"Charles Simeon-Handley Carr Glyn Moule" presents an exploration of the profound themes of faith and spirituality through the lens of its titular figures. This work delves into the enduring influence of their thoughts and beliefs, highlighting how...26919falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mob-rule-in-new-orleans-ida-b-wells-barnett--73646520https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73646520Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:11:27 +0000Homer"Mob Rule In New Orleans" by Ida B. Wells-Barnett delves into the harrowing realities of racial violence and mob law in the post-Reconstruction era of New Orleans. This powerful work highlights the systemic injustices faced by African Americans,...8857falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-donne-s-satires-john-donne--73609730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73609730Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:37:43 +0000HomerJohn Donne's Satires presents a compelling exploration of the human condition through the lens of wit and introspection. Known for his sharp intellect and profound insights, Donne's work delves into themes of morality, faith, and the complexities of...4972falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/running-water-a-e-w-mason--73291415https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73291415Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:24:41 +0000Homer"Running Water" by A. E. W. Mason invites listeners into a world where the interplay of human emotions and the forces of nature come to life. This timeless narrative explores themes of love, conflict, and the quest for understanding, making it a...31073falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iliad-version-2-homer-part-2--71996845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996845Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:19 +0000HomerThis great and terrifying poem about the final weeks of a long war fought between the Greeks and the Trojans before the city of Troy (here rendered into prose by Samuel Butler, himself a major nineteenth century English novelist) is at once violently...16901already,antiquity,classics,extremities,greek,homer,iliad,latin,mastered,truthfulnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iliad-version-2-homer-part-1--71996844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996844Wed, 13 May 2026 22:23:51 +0000HomerThis great and terrifying poem about the final weeks of a long war fought between the Greeks and the Trojans before the city of Troy (here rendered into prose by Samuel Butler, himself a major nineteenth century English novelist) is at once violently...34024already,antiquity,classics,extremities,greek,homer,iliad,latin,mastered,truthfulnessfalsefull