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Jane Austen, Simone de Beauvoir and Herodotus
The LRB Podcast
Herodotus: Truth, Lies, and Empire
This chapter delves into the complexities of Herodotus' works, contrasting traditional views of his history as anecdotal with a modern understanding of his systematic approach to narratives of empire. It highlights the interplay between Greek and Persian perspectives during significant historical events, exploring how storytelling shapes our understanding of truth and fiction in ancient history.
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