I am embarrassed to admit I have never read any of the books mentioned in the post, however, I’m familiar with the themes. I happened to see Medea at the National Theatre in London. My wife and I walked for blocks and blocks afterwards without saying a word. It was so incredibly powerful, like a gut punch.
On that note, I am thoroughly enjoying the content on Classical Wisdom which has renewed my interest in western philosophy. Many thanks to the team and to those that contribute.
That would have been amazing to see Medea at the National Theatre! It is interesting to think that is how the ancients would have experienced these plays as well... first and foremost in the theatrical setting.
Invaluable. I'm just finishing Cicero by Anthony Everitt after neglecting the ancients most of my life. Thanks for the starting list, some of which I haven't looked at since high school. And I'm old. I'm likely to join your group.
It's never too late to get into the ancients! I think more than ever they are a wonderful antidote to the ordinary noise. I love when I pick up a book and it's like a time travel into the sublime.
I am so hungry for this learning, I have been since a child, but evidently not bold enough for Fortune's favours, being a Northern less in Lancashire.
I ploughed into saving lives on Emergency Units and learned the human condition in any condition, a richer library of wisdom is yet to be put into words.
I am now retired on health grounds, bedbound with CRPS following a series of brutal assaults and my pocket jangles rather than rustles.
'Poor Debs' story over, is there a book, or presentation I may access until 'The Boat Comes In'.
I thoroughly enjoy your correspondence, very often a light in a dark place, it takes my mind beyond the boundaries most days present.
And so, I want to thank you for your generous shares of everything you send my way.
If I am overdoing this message to point of discomfort, please forgive me, I'm on morphine. My lawyer made the suggestion to always give people the benefit of that awareness. Hmm...
It is an Argentine term for a specific type of swimming pool - the above ground tanks they use in the countryside. (Like a silo?) After being here for 14 years, we just learned the term and of course thought it was fantastic (my husband being Australian and all)
We could do an interesting collaboration - the books with the most likes get added for the next email!
Histories by Herodotus!
Include The Iliad and Oedipus The King. Rome's grandeur was built on the glory of Greece. The classics have made me who I am.
Greek dad joke: Who was the son of Creon? Crayola.
Haaa ha!! That's hilarious.
And yes, the Iliad and Oedipus are some of the most essential.
I am embarrassed to admit I have never read any of the books mentioned in the post, however, I’m familiar with the themes. I happened to see Medea at the National Theatre in London. My wife and I walked for blocks and blocks afterwards without saying a word. It was so incredibly powerful, like a gut punch.
On that note, I am thoroughly enjoying the content on Classical Wisdom which has renewed my interest in western philosophy. Many thanks to the team and to those that contribute.
That would have been amazing to see Medea at the National Theatre! It is interesting to think that is how the ancients would have experienced these plays as well... first and foremost in the theatrical setting.
The Aeneid by Virgil to me is a must-read!
Invaluable. I'm just finishing Cicero by Anthony Everitt after neglecting the ancients most of my life. Thanks for the starting list, some of which I haven't looked at since high school. And I'm old. I'm likely to join your group.
It's never too late to get into the ancients! I think more than ever they are a wonderful antidote to the ordinary noise. I love when I pick up a book and it's like a time travel into the sublime.
I am so hungry for this learning, I have been since a child, but evidently not bold enough for Fortune's favours, being a Northern less in Lancashire.
I ploughed into saving lives on Emergency Units and learned the human condition in any condition, a richer library of wisdom is yet to be put into words.
I am now retired on health grounds, bedbound with CRPS following a series of brutal assaults and my pocket jangles rather than rustles.
'Poor Debs' story over, is there a book, or presentation I may access until 'The Boat Comes In'.
I thoroughly enjoy your correspondence, very often a light in a dark place, it takes my mind beyond the boundaries most days present.
And so, I want to thank you for your generous shares of everything you send my way.
If I am overdoing this message to point of discomfort, please forgive me, I'm on morphine. My lawyer made the suggestion to always give people the benefit of that awareness. Hmm...
Thank you for your kind words! It is always appreciated to know that the dedication to wisdom, history and mythology can be a light in dark times.
Lysistrata was a play on Broadway a few years back. Thoroughly entertaining and delightful!
That would be a wonderful play to watch!
Thank you for your books recommendations I have feeling that after reading this magnificent books I will need reclusion in wilderness to contemplate 🙏
What a wonderful way to submerge oneself in the sublime!
Hi Anya,
"Tanque australiano?" Is that the term for "swimming pool" there? I'm curious how it got that name. 🤔 I speak Spanish and that's a new one on me.
It is an Argentine term for a specific type of swimming pool - the above ground tanks they use in the countryside. (Like a silo?) After being here for 14 years, we just learned the term and of course thought it was fantastic (my husband being Australian and all)