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Episode 27: The Bloody King (Aeschylus' Agamemnon)

Episode 27: The Bloody King (Aeschylus' Agamemnon)

FromLiterature and History


Episode 27: The Bloody King (Aeschylus' Agamemnon)

FromLiterature and History

ratings:
Length:
113 minutes
Released:
Oct 14, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Aeschylus’ Oresteian Trilogy, 1 of 3. A terrible family curse. A wronged queen. The Trojan War was only the start of the bloodshed. Episode 27 Quiz: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-27-quiz Episode 27 Transcription: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-027-the-bloody-king Episode 27 Song: "Hello, My Name is Agamemnon" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJwm-oSAVdo Bonus Content: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/bonus-content Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/literatureandhistory
Released:
Oct 14, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

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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.