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Episode 42: The Beginnings of Roman Literature

Episode 42: The Beginnings of Roman Literature

FromLiterature and History


Episode 42: The Beginnings of Roman Literature

FromLiterature and History

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Length:
110 minutes
Released:
Sep 17, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Roman literature grew slowly from Greek traditions during the 300s and 200s BCE. Learn about its earliest figures, and how they paved the way for the Age of Cicero. Episode 42 Quiz: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-42-quiz Episode 42 Transcription: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-042-the-beginnings-of-roman-literature Episode 42 Song: "Stupid Puns About Rome" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OPNayS4wJ8 Bonus Content: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/bonus-content Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/literatureandhistory
Released:
Sep 17, 2017
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.