The LRB Podcast

Next Year on Close Readings: Among the Ancients II

Nov 18, 2023
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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