8 episodes
Mike’s Great Book Corner Mike Burns
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A calm and reflective place to talks about the classic works of literature. From Homer to Cormac McCarthy and everything in between. If you are a bibliophile, or someone who wants to read classics but doesn’t know where to start, then this is the podcast for you.
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Episode 6: Aristophanes
Come join me as we move from the grandeur of Greek Tragedy to the satirical wit of a Greek comedy.
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Episode 5: Greek Tragedy
Join me as we look at some of the surviving works of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides.
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Episode 4: Sappho
We move from epic poetry to the lyric poetry of Sappho. We shift now from grand tales of legendary warriors, to the greatest battle of all; that which lies within our own hearts.
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Episode 3: Homer’s Odyssey
Join me as we look at Odysseus’ perilous and lengthy journey home following the Trojan War.
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Episode 2: Homer’s Iliad
Today we look at one of the most influential texts of all time; the Greek epic, The Iliad. Join me as we look at this great work and it’s enduring legacy.
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Episode 1: The Epic of Gilgamesh
We travel back to one of the oldest surviving works of literature; The Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh. Join me, as we begin our journey through the great works of literature, right from the very beginning.
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