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Emily Wilson, celebrated classicist and translator of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, returns for a second season of Among the Ancients with Thomas Jones. They explore truth and lies in Greek and Roman literature, discussing works by Herodotus, Tacitus, Plato, Apuleius, and Marcus Aurelius. They also highlight the relevance of stoicism in modern life and upcoming series.
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- The podcast explores how ancient Greek and Roman writers approached the concept of truth and lies in different genres such as verse, prose, fiction, history, philosophy, and comedy.
- The podcast examines the contrasting styles and approaches of historians like Herodotus and Tacitus, as well as the intersection of truth and fiction in literature through the use of satire, fables, and storytelling.
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Exploring Truth and Lies in Ancient Greek and Roman Literature
The new series of the Among the Ancients podcast from the London Review of Books delves into the ancient Greek and Roman world, discussing the theme of truth and lies. The podcast explores how writers in this period approached the concept of truth and the challenges of distinguishing falsehoods from truth. It covers a diverse range of genres, including verse and prose, fiction and history, philosophy and comedy. Through the examination of various authors like Hesiod, Herodotus, Tacitus, Plato, Lucian, and Marcus Aurelius, the podcast provides insights into the different ways these writers addressed the universal theme of truth and lies.
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