
Episode 102: Robert D. Kaplan
The World in Time / Lapham’s Quarterly
Learning from Literature: Tragic Sensibility, Revolt, and Prometheus
Explore how literature becomes a gateway to understanding the experiences of the developing world and war zones, with an emphasis on authors like Herman Melville and Albert Camus who showcase the tragic sensibility of the Greeks. Delve into concepts of revolt, the responsibility of rebels, and the complex figure of Prometheus.
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