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Episode 55: Among the Shades (Virgil's Aeneid, Books 4-6)

Episode 55: Among the Shades (Virgil's Aeneid, Books 4-6)

FromLiterature and History


Episode 55: Among the Shades (Virgil's Aeneid, Books 4-6)

FromLiterature and History

ratings:
Length:
143 minutes
Released:
Jul 6, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Virgil’s Aeneid, Books 4-6. The story of Dido and Aeneas, and his subsequent journey to the underworld, is the heart of Rome’s most famous poem. Episode 55 Quiz: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-55-quiz Episode 55 Transcription: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-055-among-the-shades Episode 55 Song: "The Gods Are Insane" https://youtu.be/Uybu1B2qq9o Bonus Content: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/bonus-content Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/literatureandhistory
Released:
Jul 6, 2018
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.