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This work serves as a vital historical document, shedding light on the spiritual...16380falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stories-from-virgil-alfred-john-church--74950826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74950826Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:01:59 +0000Virgil"Stories from Virgil-Alfred John Church" invites listeners into a rich tapestry of narrative that reflects the timeless themes of nature, human experience, and the interconnectedness of life. This collection showcases the enduring beauty of Virgil's...18800falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dialogue-concerning-oratory-or-the-causes-of-corrupt-eloquence-publius-cornelius-tacitus--74945856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74945856Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:15:52 +0000Virgil"Dialogue Concerning Oratory, or the Causes of Corrupt Eloquence" by Publius Cornelius Tacitus delves into the nature of rhetoric and the factors that contribute to the degradation of eloquence in oratory. Tacitus explores the intricacies of...10872falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lives-and-opinions-of-eminent-philosophers-book-vi-diogenes-laertius--74473985https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74473985Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:07:10 +0000VirgilLives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers, Book VI by Diogenes Laertius offers a profound exploration of the lives and thoughts of notable philosophers, providing insight into their teachings and the contexts in which they lived. This work is a...7175falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/furies-morshead-translation-aeschylus--74427062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74427062Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:06:39 +0000VirgilFuries (Morshead Translation) by Aeschylus delves into the themes of justice, vengeance, and the relentless pursuit of retribution, embodying the fierce spirit of the Furies who represent primal forces of divine retribution. This ancient Greek tragedy...4011falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peace-aristophanes--74362161https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74362161Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:06:01 +0000Virgil"Peace-Aristophanes" is a timeless exploration of the human desire for harmony and the quest for peace in a tumultuous world. This classic work delves into the themes of conflict resolution and the importance of community, reflecting the enduring...6155falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sappho-a-new-rendering-publius-ovid-ovidius-naso-sappho--74291573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74291573Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:07:43 +0000Virgil"Sappho A New Rendering" presents a fresh interpretation of the timeless poetry of Sappho, as reimagined by Publius Ovidius Naso, known as Ovid. This work captures the essence of Sappho's lyrical voice, exploring themes of love, desire, and the...2139falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/phaedo-plato-platon--74176110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74176110Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:41 +0000Virgil"Phaedo" by Plato is a profound dialogue that delves into the themes of the soul, immortality, and the nature of true knowledge. Set in the final hours of Socrates' life, it presents his philosophical arguments for the existence of an afterlife,...11038falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/poems-george-murray-john-reade--74115601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74115601Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:07:16 +0000Virgil"Poems-George Murray, John Reade" invites listeners into a rich tapestry of lyrical expression that explores the beauty and complexity of the human experience. This collection showcases the distinctive voices of two poets, capturing themes of nature,...21417falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boys-and-girls-pliny-vol-4-pliny-the-elder-john-s-white--74067870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74067870Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:39 +0000VirgilBoys' and Girls' Pliny Vol. 4, featuring the works of Pliny the Elder as translated by John S. White, invites listeners into the rich tapestry of ancient knowledge and natural history. This volume continues to explore the timeless themes of human...9581falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eclogues-virgil--74013478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74013478Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:38 +0000Virgil"Eclogues" by Virgil is a collection of pastoral poems that captures the beauty of rural life and the simplicity of nature, reflecting themes of love, loss, and the harmony between humanity and the land. These timeless verses evoke a sense of...4110falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucian-s-dialogues-volume-4-zeus-the-tragedian-lucian-of-samosata--73957386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73957386Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:47 +0000Virgil"Lucian's Dialogues Volume 4 Zeus the Tragedian" presents a captivating exploration of the interplay between comedy and tragedy through the lens of the ancient Greek god Zeus. This thought-provoking work by Lucian of Samosata delves into themes of...4704falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mythology-jane-ellen-harrison--73898539https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73898539Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:23 +0000Virgil"Mythology" by Jane Ellen Harrison delves into the rich tapestry of ancient myths, exploring their significance and the cultural contexts from which they arise. Harrison's insightful analysis provides a profound understanding of the myths that have...11106falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/agamemnon-browning-translation-aeschylus--73785650https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73785650Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:35 +0000Virgil"Agamemnon," translated by Robert Browning, is a powerful tragedy by Aeschylus that delves into themes of fate, justice, and the consequences of war. The story centers on the return of Agamemnon from the Trojan War and the tragic events that unfold in...6292falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pastoral-loves-of-daphnis-and-chloe-longus--73749636https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73749636Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:49 +0000Virgil"The Pastoral Loves of Daphnis and Chloe" by Longus is a timeless tale that explores the tender and idyllic romance between two young shepherds, Daphnis and Chloe, set against a backdrop of lush landscapes and rustic life. This enchanting narrative...11326falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fasti-publius-ovid-ovidius-naso--73720207https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73720207Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:05:26 +0000VirgilFasti-Publius (Ovid) Ovidius Naso is a rich exploration of Roman festivals and the calendar, intricately weaving together themes of time, tradition, and the divine. This work captures the essence of cultural rituals and the significance of seasonal...19941falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/poems-george-murray-john-reade--73697475https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73697475Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:05:13 +0000Virgil"Poems-George Murray, John Reade" presents a collection that encapsulates the essence of poetic expression through the voices of two notable poets. This audiobook invites listeners to immerse themselves in the lyrical beauty and profound themes that...21417falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/timaeus-plato-platon--73673450https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73673450Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:48:08 +0000VirgilTimaeus, one of Plato's dialogues, delves into the nature of the physical world and the cosmos, exploring themes of creation, the relationship between the universe and the divine, and the essence of reality. This philosophical work is a cornerstone of...28266falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/satires-decimus-iunius-iuvenalis--73648513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73648513Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:18:04 +0000Virgil"Satires-Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis" presents a sharp and incisive critique of Roman society through the lens of satire. This collection of poems delves into the vices, follies, and moral decay of individuals and institutions, offering a timeless...19094falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boys-and-girls-pliny-vol-1-pliny-the-elder-john-s-white--73613474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73613474Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:05:47 +0000VirgilBoys' and Girls' Pliny Vol. 1, featuring the works of Pliny the Elder as interpreted by John S. White, presents a captivating exploration of the natural world through the eyes of one of history's most renowned scholars. This volume invites listeners...7590falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pharsalia-dramatic-episodes-of-the-civil-wars-lucan--73293146https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73293146Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:39:50 +0000Virgil"Pharsalia; Dramatic Episodes of the Civil Wars" by Lucan is a powerful exploration of the tumultuous events surrounding the Roman civil wars. This epic poem captures the intense conflict and moral dilemmas faced by its characters, reflecting on the...33803falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/georgics-a-poem-of-the-land-virgil--72020904https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72020904Fri, 15 May 2026 14:33:37 +0000VirgilA poem by the Latin poet Virgil, the second of his three known works. "Georgic" means "to work the land," and on such matters of labour Virgil dwells and celebrates. In a dramatic survey of practices including agriculture, viticulture, animal...10984antiquity,classics,georgics,greek,labour,land,latin,poem,virgil,viticulturefalsefull