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Episode 32: Trees Bending to the Torrent (Sophocles' Antigone)

Episode 32: Trees Bending to the Torrent (Sophocles' Antigone)

FromLiterature and History


Episode 32: Trees Bending to the Torrent (Sophocles' Antigone)

FromLiterature and History

ratings:
Length:
120 minutes
Released:
Dec 21, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Sophocles’ Theban Plays, 3 of 3. Antigone is a timeless and dark story about a clash of wills. But it’s also fascinating snapshot of the philosophical brawls of 5th-century BCE Athens. Episode 32 Quiz: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-32-quiz Episode 32 Transcription: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-032-trees-bending-to-the-torrent Episode 32 Song: "Yes, Socrates" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwFjCe1JkVk Bonus Content: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/bonus-content Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/literatureandhistory
Released:
Dec 21, 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.