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Episode 6: The Pros and Cons of Wisdom (Ancient Egypt's Wisdom Literature)

Episode 6: The Pros and Cons of Wisdom (Ancient Egypt's Wisdom Literature)

FromLiterature and History


Episode 6: The Pros and Cons of Wisdom (Ancient Egypt's Wisdom Literature)

FromLiterature and History

ratings:
Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Feb 12, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Ancient Egypt produced a great deal of proverbs and wisdom literature. Some of it even slipped into the Bible. But how wise is wisdom literature? Episode 6 Quiz: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-6-quiz Episode 6 Transcription: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-006-the-pros-and-cons-of-wisdom Episode 6 Song: "Could We Please Dial Down the Misogyny" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlzZi68n7n8 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/literatureandhistory
Released:
Feb 12, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

This podcast is an introduction to Anglophone literature, from ancient times to the present, done by a Ph.D. with lots of books and musical instruments. A typical episode offers a summary of a work, or part of a work of literature, followed by some historical analysis. The episodes include original music, some comedy songs, and goofy jokes. You can listen to the shows in any order, although from time to time, episodes will make brief mention of previous or upcoming ones.