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Episode 54: Out of Troy (Virgil's Aeneid, Books 1-3)

Episode 54: Out of Troy (Virgil's Aeneid, Books 1-3)

FromLiterature and History


Episode 54: Out of Troy (Virgil's Aeneid, Books 1-3)

FromLiterature and History

ratings:
Length:
133 minutes
Released:
May 31, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Virgil’s Aeneid, Books 1-3. The Aeneid is Rome’s great epic. Learn the story of its first three books, and when and why Virgil began writing it. Episode 54 Quiz: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-54-quiz Episode 54 Transcription: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-054-out-of-troy Episode 54 Song: "The Epic Cycle Waltz" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcJgKUMS8k8 Bonus Content: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/bonus-content Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/literatureandhistory
Released:
May 31, 2018
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.