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Episode 33: Woman the Barbarian (Euripides' Medea)

Episode 33: Woman the Barbarian (Euripides' Medea)

FromLiterature and History


Episode 33: Woman the Barbarian (Euripides' Medea)

FromLiterature and History

ratings:
Length:
117 minutes
Released:
Jan 5, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Euripides’ Medea is Ancient Greece’s most famous play. But what did it mean to the Athenians in 431 BCE who watched it on the Acropolis? Episode 33 Quiz: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-33-quiz Episode 33 Transcription: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-033-woman-the-barbarian Episode 33 Song: "She Will Never Backing Down" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EaIXjT4uw0 Bonus Content: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/bonus-content Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/literatureandhistory
Released:
Jan 5, 2017
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.