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    Episode 28: A Mother's Curse (Aeschylus' The Libation Bearers)

    Episode 28: A Mother's Curse (Aeschylus' The Libation Bearers)

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    Episode 28: A Mother's Curse (Aeschylus' The Libation Bearers)

    FromLiterature and History

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    Length:
    97 minutes
    Released:
    Oct 27, 2016
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Aeschylus’ Oresteian Trilogy, 2 of 3. The infernal House of Atreus had witnessed almost every imaginable act of depravity. Except for one. Episode 28 Quiz: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-28-quiz Episode 28 Transcription: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-028-a-mothers-curse Episode 28 Song: "The Oresteian Hoedown" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3i2bnVuvks Bonus Content: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/bonus-content Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/literatureandhistory
    Released:
    Oct 27, 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.