Bedste Classic Books-podcasts (2024)

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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (1847) 29:49

23h ago29:49

29:49

Embark on a nocturnal journey into the heart of a literary classic, Jane Eyre, with our episode of 'Sleep with Classic Books'. Within these historic pages awaits the echo of rebellion—a tale of ground-breaking self-autonomy rich in mystery and passion. Immerse yourself in a hauntingly beautiful Gothic realm as we navigate the moral and emotional la…

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The Sublime Mundane in Conrad Aiken’s “Morning Song of Senlin” (Part 2) 47:39

3d ago47:39

47:39

Wes & Erin continue their discussion of Aiken’s “Morning Song of Senlin,” and whether humanity’s religious impulses can be fully compensated with an aesthetic or ironic relation to nature and cosmic scale. Thanks to our sponsor GiveWell, an organization that would provide rigorous, transparent research about the best opportunities for charitable gi…

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Persuasion Dramatized Audiobook with Different Voices 27:41

7d ago27:41

27:41

We hope you enjoy this full cast reading from Persuasion! This is by Jane Austen, most well-known for Pride and Prejudice. This version has different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version. Set in 19th-century England, Persuasion focuses on Anne Elliot, a thoughtful and introspective woman considered past…

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The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas (1844) 28:18

2d ago28:18

28:18

Get ready to drift off blissfully with our episode dedicated to Alexandre Dumas' captivating 17th-century masterpiece, The Three Musketeers. Venture upon this sleepcast as we weave the vivacious recital of daring escapades into your dreamscape. Immerse in the bustling courts, secret corridors, and intense duels that embody the vibrant history of Fr…

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The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas (1844) 28:48

9d ago28:48

28:48

Immerse yourself in The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas. Experience an epic literary voyage painted with human emotions across the canvas of justice and revenge. Drift into sleep as we traverse the intricate plot of Edmond Dantès, a young sailor unjustly imprisoned, transformed into the enigmatic Count. Explore both the physical and emotio…

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The Sublime Mundane in Conrad Aiken’s “Morning Song of Senlin” 47:51

10d ago47:51

47:51

Where the repetitions of ordinary life threaten to overwhelm any sense of the sublime, the poet Conrad Aiken seems to suggest that they can be transformed into a way of being connected to it. The mundane order is, after all, just a part of the cosmic. When we get ready to go to work, it is on a “swiftly tilting planet” that “bathes in a flame of sp…

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TEASER: Bleak House by Charles Dickens (1852) 5:01

13d ago5:01

5:01

Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- This episode is the last in a miniseries of six dedicated to Charles Dickens. We'll explore Charles Dickens’…

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The Snow Queen Audiobook Dramatized 31:43

14d ago31:43

31:43

Enjoy this immersive full cast version of The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version. This story was the inspiration for Frozen. A young girl named Gerda must go on a quest to rescue her friend Kai from the clutches of the Snow Queen. Afte…

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Compilation Episode: Narrated by Mark Williams 1:34:48

16d ago1:34:48

1:34:48

Season 2 is coming soon! This time we have a compilation of episodes read by our wonderful narrator, Mark Williams. The Leatherstocking Tales by James Fenimore Cooper (1841) A Hero of Our Time by Mikhail Lermontov (1840) The Charterhouse of Parma by Stendhal (1839) Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our fu…

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The Aesthetics of Death in “Beetlejuice” (1988) (Part 2) 46:29

17d ago46:29

46:29

Wes and Erin continue their discussion of “Beetlejuice,” and what its battle royale between conflicting aesthetic sensibilities—rustic, gothic, and avant-garde—has to say about the connections between love, mortality, and the many pitfalls of growing up. Thanks to our sponsor GiveWell, an organization that would provide rigorous, transparent resear…

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TEASER: Persuasion by Jane Austen (1817) 5:01

20d ago5:01

5:01

Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- In this episode we navigate the deceptively calm waters of "Persuasion," by Jane Austen. Learn about endeari…

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The Little Match Girl Dramatized Audiobook Fairy Tale 7:02

21d ago7:02

7:02

Enjoy this immersive full cast version of The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version. On a freezing New Year's Eve, a poor little girl, unable to sell her matches, seeks warmth and solace on the streets. Lighting matches to escape t…

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Compilation Episode: Narrated by Sera Chance 1:12:35

23d ago1:12:35

1:12:35

Season 2 is coming soon! This time we have a compilation of episodes read by our wonderful narrator, Sera Chance. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (1818) The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo (1831) Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (1813) Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive an…

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The Aesthetics of Death in “Beetlejuice” (1988) 43:29

24d ago43:29

43:29

Adam and Barbara Maitland are dead, but their troubles have just begun. The farmhouse decor of their home is under threat from the pretentious modernism of Delia Deetze, and her plan to remake it in her own image could turn their post-life purgatory into earthbound hell. Solving this problem leaves them with an impossible choice between figuring ou…

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TEASER: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (1843) 5:01

27d ago5:01

5:01

Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- This episode is part five of six, from our Charles Dickens mini-series. "A Christmas Carol" is a whimsical e…

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Pride and Prejudice Dramatized Audiobook Full Cast 19:05

28d ago19:05

19:05

We hope you enjoy this full cast reading from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice ! This is Jane Austen's most famous work. This version has different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version. Pride and Prejudice revolves around the spirited Elizabeth Bennet and the wealthy, aloof Mr. Darcy. In a society high…

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Guest Episode: Sleep with Ambient Sound 1:01:52

30d ago1:01:52

1:01:52

Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Ambient Sound. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm. Rainforest Reverie: Whispering Leaves and Distant Birds | In this ambient parad…

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Twas the Night Before Christmas Full Audioboook with Different Voices 3:59

1M ago3:59

3:59

Enjoy Twas the Night Before Christmas, the famous holiday classic, in an immersive reading with sound effects! This audiobook version has different voices for the narrator and Santa, which is sometimes called a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version. Celebrate the holiday season with ’Twas the Night Before Christmas! This timeless poem by Cl…

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A Strange Fashion of Forsaking in the Poetry of Thomas Wyatt (Part 2) 42:57

1M ago42:57

42:57

Wes & Erin discuss Thomas Wyatt’s “Whoso List to Hunt” and “They Flee from Me.” Thanks to our sponsor, the incredible online language school Lingoda. Save up to 50 percent on your language course by going to https://try.lingoda.com/Subtext50 and using code SUBTEXT50 at checkout. When you sing up for the seven day trial, you can attend three small g…

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TEASER: The Red and the Black by Stendhal (1830) 5:01

1M ago5:01

5:01

Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Ideal for lovers of literature and history alike, this episode promises an endearing blend of narrative wond…

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A Christmas Carol Dramatized Audiobook Full Cast 41:08

1M ago41:08

41:08

Enjoy A Christmas Carol, the famous holiday classic, in an immersive full cast recording! This version has different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version. A Christmas Carol unravels the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly man visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come (Future). T…

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Guest Episode: Sleep with Science 18:09

1M ago18:09

18:09

Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Science. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm. Cryptanalysis: Breaking Ciphers and Cryptographic Attacks | From the enigmatic codes …

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A Strange Fashion of Forsaking in the Poetry of Thomas Wyatt (Part 1) 52:17

1M ago52:17

52:17

As an advisor to Henry VIII and ambassador to France and Italy, poet Thomas Wyatt was something of a professional court-surfer, practiced in riding the peaks and troughs of royal favor. Such were his verbal and diplomatic gifts that, though twice accused of and imprisoned for treason, he was twice released. His poetry reflects all the intrigue, par…

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TEASER: The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens (1841) 5:01

1M ago5:01

5:01

Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- This episode is part four of six, from our Charles Dickens mini-series. Sink into your comfort zone and let …

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The Princess and the Pea Full Cast Audiobook Fairy Tale 3:01

1M ago3:01

3:01

Enjoy this full cast reading of The Princess and the Pea by Hans Christian Andersen! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version. A prince searches the world for a genuine princess but finds none to his satisfaction. One stormy night, a drenched woman claiming to be a princess seeks…

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Guest Episode: Sleep with Psychology 20:01

1M ago20:01

20:01

Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Psychology. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm. Psychological Factors Behind Consumer Behaviors: A Historical Overview | In this e…

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TEASER: The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni (1827) 5:01

2M ago5:01

5:01

Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Visit a world where love transcends boundaries, rebellion simmers amidst the upheaval, and resilience defies…

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The Frog Prince Full Cast Fairy Tale Audiobook 7:43

2M ago7:43

7:43

Dive in to this immersive full cast version of The Frog Prince by The Brothers Grimm! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version. This story was the inspiration for the Disney film The Princess and the Frog, with Princess Tiana. In "The Frog Prince" by the Brothers Grimm, a young p…

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Guest Episode: Sleep with Philosophy 22:04

2M ago22:04

22:04

Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Philosophy. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm. Thales of Miletus (b.624 BC) | Witness the captivating story of Thales of Miletus,…

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TEASER: Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (1837) 5:01

2M ago5:01

5:01

Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- This episode is part three of six, from our Charles Dickens mini-series. Come with us and transform your bed…

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The Ugly Duckling Audiobook Dramatization Fairy Tale 23:24

2M ago23:24

23:24

Dive in to this immersive full cast version of The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen! This version uses different voices, which may also be known as a dramatized (dramatised) or radio play version. This touching tale by Hans Christian Andersen follows a young duckling who feels out of place in his own world. Ridiculed and rejected, he embark…

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Guest Episode: Sleep with Mythology 16:54

2M ago16:54

16:54

Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Mythology. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm. Osiris, Isis, and Horus (Egyptian mythology) | Embark on an unforgettable journey t…

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Formal Meets Feral in “A New Leaf” (Elaine May, 1971) – Part 2 44:34

2M ago44:34

44:34

Henry Graham belongs to the most exclusive clubs, dines regularly at the most lavish restaurants, drives a Ferrari, employs a butler, and owns something called a Montrazini—in short, he capitalizes fully on his inheritance, despite having little understanding of what “capital” actually is. The very ignorance of practicality that his wealth affords …

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TEASER: Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott (1819) 5:01

2M ago5:01

5:01

Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- In the age of glistening lances and noble knights, take a brazen ride through the deep-sunk valleys and towe…

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The Red Shoes Full Story Dramatized 14:22

2M ago14:22

14:22

We hope you enjoy this free full cast version of The Red Shoes by Hans Christian Andersen! This fairy tale is the original story which inspired the famous film and ballet. This story centers around a young girl's fascination with a pair of red shoes. Her desire for beauty and admiration leads her down a path of vanity and neglect. This story gracef…

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Guest Episode: Sleep with History 24:50

2M ago24:50

24:50

Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with History. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm. Founding of the Khmer Empire in Southeast Asia (802 CE) | In this episode of "Sleep w…

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Formal Meets Feral in “A New Leaf” (Elaine May, 1971) – Part 1 45:29

2M ago45:29

45:29

Henry Graham belongs to the most exclusive clubs, dines regularly at the most lavish restaurants, drives a Ferrari, employs a butler, and owns something called a Montrazini—in short, he capitalizes fully on his inheritance, despite having little understanding of what “capital” actually is. The very ignorance of practicality that his wealth affords …

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TEASER: Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens (1841) 5:01

2M ago5:01

5:01

Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- This episode is part two of six, from our Charles Dickens mini-series. In this episode we bring you Charles …

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Guest Episode: Sleep with Guided Meditations 24:48

2M ago24:48

24:48

Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Guided Meditations. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm. Sailing on a calm, blue sea | Welcome aboard the Sleep with Guided Meditat…

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Love Dishonored in Euripides’ “Medea” (Part 6) 53:08

2M ago53:08

53:08

Wes & Erin continue their discussion of Ancient Greece’s most notorious battle of the sexes, and Euripides’ rumination on the question of whether the Athenian ideals of rationality and moderation sufficiently honor the instinctual side of human nature. Thanks to our sponsor, the incredible online language school Lingoda. Go to https://try.lingoda.c…

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TEASER: The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (1839) 5:01

3M ago5:01

5:01

Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- This episode is part one of six, from our Charles Dickens mini-series. In this episode of Sleep with Classic…

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Guest Episode: Sleep with Classic Films 20:19

3M ago20:19

20:19

Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Classic Films. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm. The Wizard of Oz (1939) | We journey back to 1939 to explore the world of "The …

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Love Dishonored in Euripides’ “Medea” (Part 5) 38:40

3M ago38:40

38:40

Wes & Erin continue their discussion of Ancient Greece’s most notorious battle of the sexes, and Euripides’ rumination on the question of whether the Athenian ideals of rationality and moderation sufficiently honor the instinctual side of human nature. Upcoming Episodes: “A New Leaf” (Elaine May), “Whoso List to Hunt” and “They Flee From Me” (Thoma…

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The Charterhouse of Parma by Stendhal (1839) 34:50

3M ago34:50

34:50

Explore the romantic tumult of early 19th-Century Italy in a narrative both grand and subtle, pulsating with ambitious quests and passionate pursuits. In this episode of Sleep with Classic Books, we delve into the captivating world of Stendhal's 'The Charterhouse of Parma.' Discover a tale where societal flux becomes the silent but impactful shaper…

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Love Dishonored in Euripides’ “Medea” (Part 4) 51:16

3M ago51:16

51:16

Wes & Erin continue their discussion of Ancient Greece’s most notorious battle of the sexes, and Euripides’ rumination on the question of whether the Athenian ideals of rationality and moderation sufficiently honor the instinctual side of human nature. Upcoming Episodes: “A New Leaf” (Elaine May), “Whoso List to Hunt” and “They Flee From Me” (Thoma…

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The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper (1826) 24:29

3M ago24:29

24:29

Prepare to venture on an extraordinary journey into the untamed wilds of early America with "The Last of the Mohicans" by James Fenimore Cooper in the latest episode of Sleep with Classic Books. Is your heart longing for a rugged adventure that echoes the conflict of clashing cultures and embodies the resilience inherent in the human condition? Can…

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TEASER: Eugene Onegin by Alexander Pushkin (1833) 5:01

3M ago5:01

5:01

Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Dare to transport yourself to the resonating rhythms and lyricism of the golden age of Russian literature wi…

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Love Dishonored in Euripides’ “Medea” (Part 3) 51:23

3M ago51:23

51:23

Wes & Erin continue their discussion of Ancient Greece’s most notorious battle of the sexes, and Euripides’ rumination on the question of whether the Athenian ideals of rationality and moderation sufficiently honor the instinctual side of human nature. Upcoming Episodes: “A New Leaf” (Elaine May), “Whoso List to Hunt” and “They Flee From Me” (Thoma…

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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (1813) 26:47

3M ago26:47

26:47

We step back into the horse-drawn carriages of early 19th-century England in the latest episode of "Sleep with Classic Books." Join us as we waltz through the grand ballrooms of Jane Austen's beloved "Pride and Prejudice," guided by her skilled literary hand. Why has this regency romance captivated readers for more than two centuries? What makes El…

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Love Dishonored in Euripides’ “Medea” (Part 2) 41:30

3M ago41:30

41:30

Wes & Erin continue their discussion of Ancient Greece’s most notorious battle of the sexes, and Euripides’ rumination on the question of whether the Athenian ideals of rationality and moderation sufficiently honor the instinctual side of human nature. Upcoming Episodes: “A New Leaf” (Elaine May), “Whoso List to Hunt” and “They Flee From Me” (Thoma…

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