https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/oedipus-rex-murray-translation--7031858enBooksCopyright Greek and Latin Classics Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a0c1db2190563fab88da43ef212d18e6.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/oedipus-rex-murray-translation--7031858Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:56:23 +0000SophoclesGreek and Latin Classics Genrespreaker45@podcastlibrary.org"Oedipus Rex" (Ancient Greek: Οἰδίπους Τύραννος, Oidipous Tyrannos), also known as "Oedipus the King" or "Oedipus the Tyrant," is an Athenian tragedy by Sophocles that was first performed about 429 BC (noted classicist Gilbert Murray, translator of...false0992377f-89a9-528d-aadf-9318658d80f9episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/electra-murray-translation-euripides--74471317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74471317Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:06:49 +0000Sophocles"Electra," a powerful tragedy by Euripides, explores themes of vengeance, justice, and the complexities of familial loyalty. Centered around the character of Electra, the play delves into her deep anguish and determination as she grapples with her...6112falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/androcles-and-the-lion-george-bernard-shaw--74425339https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74425339Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:06:28 +0000SophoclesAndrocles and the Lion by George Bernard Shaw is a timeless tale that delves into themes of compassion, courage, and the bond between humans and animals. This engaging story explores the transformative power of kindness, as Androcles, a kind-hearted...5944falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-lear-version-2-william-shakespeare--74345244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74345244Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:05:48 +0000Sophocles"King Lear," a timeless tragedy by William Shakespeare, explores the complex relationships between fathers and their children, as well as themes of power, betrayal, and madness. This profound narrative delves into the consequences of pride and the...12232falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgics-a-poem-of-the-land-virgil--74289363https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74289363Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:07:23 +0000Sophocles"Georgics A Poem of the Land-Virgil" is a profound exploration of agricultural life and the relationship between humans and the natural world. This poem celebrates the virtues of farming, the cycles of nature, and the labor that sustains life, making...10984falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/symposium-version-2-dramatic-reading-plato-platon--74173043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74173043Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:49 +0000Sophocles"Symposium (version 2) (dramatic reading)-Plato (Πλάτων)" presents a profound exploration of love and desire through a series of dialogues among prominent figures in ancient Greece. This work delves into the nature of love, offering diverse...9171falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rhetoric-aristotle--74113666https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74113666Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:07:07 +0000SophoclesRhetoric by Aristotle delves into the art of persuasion, exploring the principles and techniques that underpin effective communication. This timeless work remains relevant today as it addresses the foundational elements of argumentation and the impact...30893falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucian-s-dialogues-volume-2-the-dialogues-of-the-sea-gods-lucian-of-samosata--74065346https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74065346Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:31 +0000Sophocles"Lucian's Dialogues Volume 2: The Dialogues of the Sea-Gods" presents a captivating exploration of the interactions and debates among mythological sea deities, as envisioned by the ancient satirist Lucian of Samosata. This collection not only...3051falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-generation-and-corruption-aristotle--74011056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74011056Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:38 +0000Sophocles"On Generation and Corruption" by Aristotle delves into the fundamental nature of change and the processes of coming into being and perishing. This profound work explores the principles that govern the transformation of substances and the cyclical...12642falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/commentaries-on-the-gallic-war-gaius-julius-caesar--73954894https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73954894Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:31 +0000Sophocles"Commentaries on the Gallic War" by Gaius Julius Caesar offers a firsthand account of the military campaigns waged by the Roman general in Gaul during the 1st century BCE. This work not only serves as a historical document but also showcases Caesar's...26188falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/history-of-king-lear-nahum-tate--73896047https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73896047Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:07:59 +0000Sophocles"History of King Lear-Nahum Tate" delves into the rich narrative of Shakespeare's iconic tragedy, exploring its themes of power, betrayal, and familial strife. This adaptation by Tate offers a fresh perspective on the timeless struggles that resonate...9531falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgics-a-poem-of-the-land-virgil--73783261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73783261Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:30 +0000Sophocles"Georgics: A Poem of the Land" by Virgil is a masterful exploration of agriculture, rural life, and the connection between humanity and nature. This poem serves as a guide to farming while celebrating the beauty and labor of the land. Its themes of...10984falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/institutio-oratoria-on-the-education-of-an-orator-volume-2-marcus-fabius-quintilianus--73747360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73747360Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:45 +0000SophoclesInstitutio Oratoria, volume 2 by Marcus Fabius Quintilianus is a foundational text on the art of rhetoric and the education of an orator. Quintilian emphasizes the importance of training in public speaking, detailing methods and principles that shape...29789falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lives-and-opinions-of-eminent-philosophers-book-vi-diogenes-laertius--73718637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73718637Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:04:55 +0000SophoclesLives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers, Book VI by Diogenes Laertius offers a profound exploration of the lives and thoughts of significant philosophers, emphasizing their contributions to the field of philosophy. This work not only chronicles the...7175falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/octavius-marcus-minucius-felix--73695894https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73695894Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:05:04 +0000Sophocles"Octavius-Marcus Minucius Felix" delves into the themes of faith, reason, and the nature of belief, presenting a dialogue that challenges the listener to consider the foundations of their convictions. This work is a significant exploration of early...7249falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/suppliant-maidens-morshead-translation-aeschylus--73671565https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73671565Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:51:10 +0000Sophocles"Suppliant Maidens," translated by Morshead, is a powerful work by Aeschylus that explores themes of supplication, justice, and the quest for protection. The play centers on a group of maidens who seek refuge from their pursuers, highlighting the...4004falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oedipus-rex-storr-translation-sophocles--73646929https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73646929Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:25:19 +0000SophoclesOedipus Rex, a timeless tragedy by Sophocles, explores the harrowing journey of its titular character as he grapples with fate, identity, and the consequences of his actions. This powerful tale delves into themes of blindness and insight, as Oedipus,...5088falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catiline-conspiracy-and-the-jugurthine-war-gaius-sallust-sallustius-crispus--73610630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73610630Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:54:56 +0000Sophocles"Catiline Conspiracy and the Jugurthine War" by Gaius Sallustius Crispus delves into the political intrigues and social upheavals of ancient Rome, focusing on the infamous Catiline Conspiracy and the conflicts in North Africa during the Jugurthine...24223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oedipus-rex-murray-translation-sophocles--73291686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73291686Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:37:22 +0000Sophocles"Oedipus Rex (Murray Translation)" by Sophocles is a timeless tragedy that explores the themes of fate, free will, and the quest for truth. The story follows Oedipus, a man determined to uncover the truth about his origins, only to discover a...6120falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oedipus-rex-murray-translation-sophocles--71997136https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71997136Wed, 13 May 2026 22:47:57 +0000Sophocles"Oedipus Rex" (Ancient Greek: Οἰδίπους Τύραννος, Oidipous Tyrannos), also known as "Oedipus the King" or "Oedipus the Tyrant," is an Athenian tragedy by Sophocles that was first performed about 429 BC (noted classicist Gilbert Murray, translator of...6120antiquity,classics,greek,latin,murray,oedipus,rex,sophocles,thebes,translationfalsefull