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Her desire for vengeance, and its dire consequences, instigates the action of these poetic tragedies. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett) Cast: AGAMEMNON, king of Mycenae - StephenC AEGISTHUS, cousin to Agamemnon - mb ORESTES, son of Agamemnon - David O&amp;#8217;Connell CLYTEMNESTRA, wife of Agamemnon - Christie Nowak CASSANDRA, a Trojan princess - Kristin Hughes ELECTRA, sister of Orestes - Claire Goget APOLLO, god of the Delphic oracle - Andrew Lebrun ATHENA, goddess of wisdom - Catharine Eastman PYTHIA, a priestess of Apollo - Kirsten Ferreri A WATCHMAN at Mycenae - Joe Earley A HERALD from Troy - tipaew NURSE to Orestes and Electra - Elizabeth Klett ATTENDANT of Aegisthus - Fr. Richard Zeile of Detroit ATTENDANT WOMAN of Athena - Jennifer Stearns NARRATOR - Justin Barrett CHORUS in Agamemnon - Andy Minter CHORUS in The Libation-Bearers - Jc Guan CHORUS in The Furies - Kara Shallenberg, Rosalind Wills, and Christie Nowak PYLADES - Annoying Twit Book Coordinators: Kirsten Ferreri, Sarah Jennings, Elizabeth Klett, and David Lawrence<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7044503/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Drama Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b5e4facd3e076c790505870ef31f8fb8.jpg</url><title>Oresteia</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/oresteia--7044503</link></image><lastBuildDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:44:34 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Aeschylus</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Drama Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker49@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b5e4facd3e076c790505870ef31f8fb8.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>The Oresteia is a trilogy by Aeschylus, one of the foremost playwrights of ancient Greece. 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Richard Zeile of Detroit ATTENDANT WOMAN of Athena - Jennifer Stearns NARRATOR - Justin Barrett CHORUS in Agamemnon - Andy Minter CHORUS in The Libation-Bearers - Jc Guan CHORUS in The Furies - Kara Shallenberg, Rosalind Wills, and Christie Nowak PYLADES - Annoying Twit Book Coordinators: Kirsten Ferreri, Sarah Jennings, Elizabeth Klett, and David Lawrence<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family"><itunes:category text="Pets &amp; Animals"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Science"><itunes:category text="Nature"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>a5fbb87a-6a6f-5d87-8073-16549546de0c</podcast:guid><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Through the Looking-Glass (version 5 dramatic reading)-Lewis Carroll</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/through-the-looking-glass-version-5-dramatic-reading-lewis-carroll--74489893</link><description><![CDATA["Through the Looking-Glass" by Lewis Carroll invites listeners into a whimsical world where logic is turned upside down and imagination reigns supreme. 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Experience the magic and wonder of Carroll's imagination in this enchanting auditory journey.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74489893</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:07:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74489893/through_the_looking_glass_version_5_dramatic_reading_lewis_carroll.mp3" length="91077378" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Aeschylus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Through the Looking-Glass" by Lewis Carroll invites listeners into a whimsical world where logic is turned upside down and imagination reigns supreme. 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As readers journey through the vibrant land of Oz, they are reminded of the enduring power of friendship and the joy of discovery. Thompson's charming storytelling captivates the imagination, making this audiobook a delightful escape that continues to inspire and entertain audiences of all ages. 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This collection remains a poignant reminder of the human experience, making it a compelling listen for anyone drawn to classic literature and the profound emotions it captures.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73681773</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:26:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73681773/tristram_and_iseult_sohrab_and_rustum_matthew_arnold.mp3" length="34379249" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Aeschylus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Tristram and Iseult &amp; Sohrab and Rustum" by Matthew Arnold presents two timeless tales of love, loss, and valor. 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Richard Zeile of Detroit ATTENDANT WOMAN of Athena - Jennifer Stearns NARRATOR - Justin Barrett CHORUS in Agamemnon - Andy Minter CHORUS in The Libation-Bearers - Jc Guan CHORUS in The Furies - Kara Shallenberg, Rosalind Wills, and Christie Nowak PYLADES - Annoying Twit Book Coordinators: Kirsten Ferreri, Sarah Jennings, Elizabeth Klett, and David Lawrence<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72071105</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:23:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72071105/oresteia_aeschylus.mp3" length="124600988" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Aeschylus</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Oresteia is a trilogy by Aeschylus, one of the foremost playwrights of ancient Greece. It encompasses three plays: Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, and The Furies. 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(Summary by Elizabeth Klett) Cast: AGAMEMNON, king of Mycenae - StephenC AEGISTHUS, cousin to Agamemnon - mb ORESTES, son of Agamemnon - David O&#8217;Connell CLYTEMNESTRA, wife of Agamemnon - Christie Nowak CASSANDRA, a Trojan princess - Kristin Hughes ELECTRA, sister of Orestes - Claire Goget APOLLO, god of the Delphic oracle - Andrew Lebrun ATHENA, goddess of wisdom - Catharine Eastman PYTHIA, a priestess of Apollo - Kirsten Ferreri A WATCHMAN at Mycenae - Joe Earley A HERALD from Troy - tipaew NURSE to Orestes and Electra - Elizabeth Klett ATTENDANT of Aegisthus - Fr. 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