Classical Literature - Part 1: Recent Episodes

Neerja Raheja

Classical literature laid the foundations of modernism in European history by ushering the period of Renaissance.

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Cover some important concepts with regards to 16th century literature and context

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Continue your preparation for various English literature exams with the podcast

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Prepare better by revising important topics by listening to the podcasts 

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Review Classical literature and Homeric epics (The Iliad, begins in medias res, about the Trojan war and discusses the wrath of Achilles)

  • The Odyssey discusses the eponymous hero's home coming to Ithaca 

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The Classical Period laid the foundations of the Renaissance and also ushered the period of modernity in European history. Arnold also praises the Hellenistic period and till date we leverage Greek classical myths. 

  • The dominant literary genres include: Comedy (Plautus, Terence, Menander, Aristophanes) Epic (Homer and Virgil), Pastoral (Theocritus and Virgil), Tragedy (Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Seneca)