Past Present Future The Great Political Fictions: Coriolanus
Feb 1, 2024
In this episode, the host explores the political themes and interpretations of Shakespeare's play 'Coriolanus', discussing the conflict between the elite patricians and the plebs, the complexity of the main character, and the contradiction of authenticity. The episode also touches upon the concepts of manipulation and losing touch with one's essence, and announces upcoming podcast episodes on American presidential elections, bad ideas, and freedom.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Analyzing Political Arguments in Fiction
01:46 • 2min
The Political Nature of Shakespeare's Plays and the Mystery Surrounding His Life
03:19 • 2min
Political Interpretation of Shakespeare's 'Coriolanus'
05:17 • 15min
The Complexity of Coriolanus
20:12 • 20min
The Contradiction of Authenticity in Coriolanus
40:09 • 12min
Manipulation and the Loss of Essence
52:26 • 4min
Upcoming Episodes and Series Announcement
56:03 • 1min