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Episode 43: On the Move (Plautus' The Rope)

Episode 43: On the Move (Plautus' The Rope)

FromLiterature and History


Episode 43: On the Move (Plautus' The Rope)

FromLiterature and History

ratings:
Length:
115 minutes
Released:
Sep 29, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Plautus (c. 254-184 BCE) was a prolific comedy writer. His late play, The Rope, captures the dizzying changes sweeping Rome after the Second Punic War. Episode 43 Quiz: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-43-quiz Episode 43 Transcription: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-043-on-the-move Episode 43 Song: "Let's Write a Romantic Comedy" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsrdUFmhiUI Bonus Content: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/bonus-content Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/literatureandhistory
Released:
Sep 29, 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.