https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/clouds--7044510enBooksCopyright Drama Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/78328715f2ed7af97054d0fa58c368a6.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/clouds--7044510Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:02:50 +0000AristophanesDrama Genrespreaker49@podcastlibrary.orgStrepsiades is an Athenian burdened with debt from a bad marriage and a spendthrift son. He resolves to go to the Thinking Shop, where he can purchase lessons from the famous Socrates in ways to manipulate language in order to outwit his creditors in...falsea9e9dbfd-daf4-5596-a00f-8133027b3f4eepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/protagoras-plato-platon--74488594https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74488594Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:07:29 +0000Aristophanes"Protagoras-Plato (Πλάτων)" delves into the philosophical dialogues of Plato, centering on the ideas presented by the sophist Protagoras. This work invites listeners to explore the nature of knowledge, virtue, and the art of persuasion, challenging...11732falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucian-s-dialogues-volume-1-the-dialogues-of-the-gods-lucian-of-samosata--74435783https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74435783Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:07:08 +0000AristophanesLucian's Dialogues Volume 1, The Dialogues of the Gods, offers a captivating exploration of divine interactions through the lens of wit and satire. This collection invites listeners into the whimsical and often humorous conversations among the gods,...9564falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alcestis-way-translation-euripides--74375306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74375306Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:06:33 +0000Aristophanes"Alcestis," a poignant tragedy by Euripides, explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the human condition through the lens of a devoted wife who willingly offers her life for her husband. This timeless tale delves into the complexities of marital...4434falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/philebus-plato-platon--74300386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74300386Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:07:51 +0000Aristophanes"Philebus" by Plato explores profound philosophical questions surrounding pleasure, knowledge, and the essence of the good life. This dialogue delves into the nature of happiness, examining the balance between pleasure and wisdom, and invites...9361falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parva-naturalia-aristotle--74190075https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74190075Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:08:06 +0000Aristophanes"Parva Naturalia" by Aristotle delves into the nature of the human soul and its faculties, exploring themes of perception, memory, and the essence of life itself. This foundational text invites listeners to reflect on the complexities of human...16139falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parmenides-plato-platon--74123625https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74123625Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:07:47 +0000Aristophanes"Parmenides-Plato (Πλάτων)" delves into the philosophical inquiries of Parmenides and the profound dialogues of Plato, exploring the nature of reality and existence. This work invites listeners to engage with timeless themes of thought versus...8035falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/memorable-thoughts-of-socrates-xenophon--74079002https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74079002Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:08:02 +0000Aristophanes"Memorable Thoughts of Socrates-Xenophon" captures the enduring wisdom and philosophical insights of Socrates as recorded by his devoted student, Xenophon. This collection offers listeners a glimpse into the profound ideas that shaped Western thought,...22541falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ajax-campbell-translation-sophocles--74023813https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74023813Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:08:21 +0000AristophanesAjax, a powerful warrior in Sophocles' tragedy, grapples with themes of honor, pride, and the devastating impact of madness as he faces the consequences of his actions in the wake of defeat. This poignant exploration of the human condition delves into...4849falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/statesman-plato-platon--73968194https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73968194Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:07:23 +0000Aristophanes"Statesman" by Plato delves into the nature of leadership and governance, exploring the qualities that define a true statesman. This philosophical dialogue examines the distinction between the ideal ruler and the mere politician, emphasizing the...9226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/electra-sophocles--73910763https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73910763Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:39 +0000AristophanesElectra-Sophocles delves into the timeless themes of vengeance, justice, and the complexities of familial loyalty. This classic work presents a gripping exploration of human emotions and moral dilemmas that continue to resonate with audiences today....5082falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/astrophel-and-stella-sir-philip-sidney--73796826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73796826Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:59 +0000Aristophanes"Astrophel and Stella" by Sir Philip Sidney is a poignant exploration of love, desire, and the complexities of human emotion expressed through a sequence of sonnets. This timeless work delves into the inner struggles of the speaker, Astrophel, as he...6054falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eclogues-virgil--73759719https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73759719Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:05:01 +0000Aristophanes"Eclogues" by Virgil is a collection of pastoral poems that explore the themes of nature, love, and the simplicity of rural life. These works reflect the beauty of the countryside and offer a glimpse into the lives of shepherds, blending personal...4110falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/androcles-and-the-lion-george-bernard-shaw--73728144https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73728144Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:05:32 +0000Aristophanes"Androcles and the Lion" by George Bernard Shaw is a timeless tale that explores themes of compassion, bravery, and the bond between humans and animals. Set against the backdrop of ancient Rome, the story follows Androcles, a kind-hearted man who...5944falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fables-of-phaedrus-phaedrus--73704165https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73704165Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:02:05 +0000AristophanesFables of Phaedrus-Phaedrus is a captivating collection that weaves timeless tales rich with moral lessons and insights into human nature. These fables explore themes of wisdom, folly, and the complexities of life, making them as relevant today as...6933falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prometheus-bound-browning-translation-aeschylus--73680722https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73680722Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:49:37 +0000Aristophanes"Prometheus Bound," translated by Browning, is a powerful exploration of defiance and the consequences of challenging authority. This ancient Greek tragedy delves into the plight of Prometheus, who defies the gods by giving fire to humanity,...4158falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lysistrata-version-3-aristophanes--73655230https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73655230Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:13:16 +0000Aristophanes"Lysistrata," a timeless comedic masterpiece by Aristophanes, explores the audacious plan of women who, led by the titular character, decide to withhold intimacy from their husbands to end the Peloponnesian War. This bold act of defiance not only...5989falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gorgias-benjamin-jowett-plato-platon--73627082https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73627082Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:07:42 +0000Aristophanes"Gorgias," translated by Benjamin Jowett, presents a profound dialogue by Plato that delves into the nature of rhetoric and its ethical implications. Through a conversation between Socrates and various sophists, it explores the tension between...25599falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/acharnians-billson-translation-aristophanes--73299745https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73299745Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:17:10 +0000AristophanesAcharnians (Billson Translation) by Aristophanes is a timeless exploration of individual desires amidst the chaos of war. This classic play delves into themes of peace, personal freedom, and the absurdities of conflict, highlighting the struggles of a...5752falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clouds-aristophanes--72071118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72071118Tue, 19 May 2026 16:24:25 +0000AristophanesStrepsiades is an Athenian burdened with debt from a bad marriage and a spendthrift son. He resolves to go to the Thinking Shop, where he can purchase lessons from the famous Socrates in ways to manipulate language in order to outwit his creditors in...5917aristophanes,clouds,creditors,disparagement,drama,outwit,phidippides,socrates,strepsiades,waysfalsefull