https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/antigone-plumptre-translation--7035316enBooksCopyright Comedy Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b81e94dfa9110754f74f562c4e42929f.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/antigone-plumptre-translation--7035316Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:08:53 +0000SophoclesComedy Genrespreaker46@podcastlibrary.orgA powerful artistic protest against tyranny, "Antigone" has been translated and adapted dozens of times, applied over and over through the centuries to current forms of the oppression so common to human experience. Antigone's heroic resistance to...false266b88a5-2e9c-5e10-bef1-b024b31bd0b9episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odes-and-carmen-saeculare-quintus-horatius-flaccus--74473282https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74473282Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:06:54 +0000Sophocles"Odes and Carmen Saeculare" by Quintus Horatius Flaccus, commonly known as Horace, is a collection of lyrical poems that explore themes of love, nature, and the human experience, alongside the celebration of public festivals and religious rites in...16086falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prometheus-bound-thoreau-translation-aeschylus--74426451https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74426451Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:06:42 +0000Sophocles"Prometheus Bound," translated by Thoreau, is a powerful exploration of defiance and the consequences of challenging authority. The play tells the story of Prometheus, who suffers for bringing fire and knowledge to humanity, embodying the eternal...3548falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hind-swaraj-or-indian-home-rule-mohandas-karamchand-gandhi--74361187https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74361187Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:06:04 +0000Sophocles"Hind Swaraj or Indian Home Rule" by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is a seminal work that articulates Gandhi's vision for India's self-rule and independence from British colonialism. This profound text delves into the principles of non-violence,...12194falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dialogue-concerning-oratory-or-the-causes-of-corrupt-eloquence-publius-cornelius-tacitus--74290884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74290884Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:07:21 +0000Sophocles"Dialogue Concerning Oratory, or the Causes of Corrupt Eloquence" by Publius Cornelius Tacitus delves into the art of rhetoric and examines the factors that contribute to the decline of eloquence in public discourse. Tacitus, a master of observation,...10872falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/electra-storr-translation-sophocles--74175144https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74175144Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:56 +0000Sophocles"Electra," translated by Storr, is a powerful exploration of vengeance, loyalty, and the quest for justice within the context of familial bonds. This timeless tragedy delves into the emotional turmoil faced by Electra as she navigates the aftermath of...5338falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/institutio-oratoria-on-the-education-of-an-orator-volume-2-marcus-fabius-quintilianus--74114800https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74114800Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:07:14 +0000SophoclesInstitutio Oratoria, volume 2 by Marcus Fabius Quintilianus delves into the education and training of orators, providing insights into the art of rhetoric that have influenced generations of speakers and writers. Quintilian emphasizes the importance...29789falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boys-and-girls-pliny-vol-1-pliny-the-elder-john-s-white--74066870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74066870Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:30 +0000Sophocles"Boys' and Girls' Pliny Vol. 1" presents the timeless works of Pliny the Elder, translated by John S. White, making the wisdom of this ancient Roman author accessible to modern audiences. This collection captures Pliny's keen observations on nature,...7590falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pastoral-loves-of-daphnis-and-chloe-longus--74012664https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74012664Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:30 +0000Sophocles"The Pastoral Loves of Daphnis and Chloe" by Longus is a timeless tale of love and longing set in a bucolic landscape. This enchanting narrative explores the innocent romance between two shepherds as they navigate the trials of love, desire, and the...11326falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prometheus-bound-browning-translation-aeschylus--73956484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73956484Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:39 +0000Sophocles"Prometheus Bound," translated by Browning, presents a powerful exploration of defiance and suffering as it recounts the tale of Prometheus, the Titan who steals fire from the gods to give to humanity, only to face dire consequences for his rebellion....4158falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-duties-marcus-tullius-cicero--73897534https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73897534Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:03 +0000Sophocles"On Duties" by Marcus Tullius Cicero is a profound exploration of ethical conduct and moral responsibility, addressing the complexities of duty in both personal and public life. Cicero's insights into the nature of obligations and the pursuit of the...22893falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/electra-sophocles--73784729https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73784729Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:32 +0000Sophocles"Electra-Sophocles" delves into the intense emotional landscape of its titular character, Electra, as she grapples with themes of vengeance, loyalty, and the burden of familial duty. This timeless tale explores the complexities of love and justice,...5082falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/topics-aristotle--73748764https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73748764Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:48 +0000Sophocles"Topics-Aristotle" invites listeners into the profound explorations of Aristotle's thoughts and teachings. This work delves into the intricacies of logical reasoning and the foundations of knowledge, emphasizing the importance of dialectical methods...26506falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oedipus-rex-storr-translation-sophocles--73719643https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73719643Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:04:56 +0000SophoclesOedipus Rex, translated by Storr, is a timeless tragedy by Sophocles that explores themes of fate, self-discovery, and the consequences of human actions. The story centers on Oedipus, a man determined to uncover the truth about his origins, only to...5088falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-interpretation-aristotle--73697005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73697005Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:05:14 +0000Sophocles"On Interpretation" by Aristotle delves into the nature of language and its relationship to reality, exploring how words represent thoughts and concepts. This foundational text in the field of logic and philosophy examines the complexities of meaning,...4240falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/electra-murray-translation-euripides--73672897https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73672897Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:28:42 +0000SophoclesEuripides' "Electra," translated by Murray, delves into the themes of vengeance, justice, and the complexities of familial loyalty. The story centers around Electra's profound grief and desire for revenge after the murder of her father, Agamemnon,...6112falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/herodotus-histories-vol-2-herodotus--73647916https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73647916Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:58:31 +0000SophoclesHerodotus' Histories Vol 2 delves into the rich tapestry of ancient history, capturing the essence of the known world through the eyes of its first historian, Herodotus. This volume offers a profound exploration of the events, cultures, and conflicts...25052falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/footnote-to-history-eight-years-of-trouble-in-samoa-robert-louis-stevenson--73612603https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73612603Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:40:38 +0000Sophocles"Footnote to History: Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa" by Robert Louis Stevenson delves into the tumultuous events surrounding the political strife in Samoa during the late 19th century. This insightful account reflects on the complexities of...25518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/antigone-plumptre-translation-sophocles--73292377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73292377Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:15:20 +0000SophoclesAntigone (Plumptre Translation) by Sophocles is a timeless exploration of duty, morality, and the conflict between personal conviction and state law. This tragic tale centers on Antigone's unwavering commitment to her beliefs as she defies the king's...4760falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/antigone-plumptre-translation-sophocles--72020688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72020688Fri, 15 May 2026 14:21:27 +0000SophoclesA powerful artistic protest against tyranny, "Antigone" has been translated and adapted dozens of times, applied over and over through the centuries to current forms of the oppression so common to human experience. Antigone's heroic resistance to...4760antigone,antiquity,classics,creon,greek,latin,play,plumptre,sophocles,translationfalsefull