A Bibliophile's Odyssey: Reading The Great Books

A Bibliophile's Odyssey: Reading The Great Books

Great Books Ep 94. Euripides - The Cyclops. Navigating Truth in a World of Misinformation

Reflecting on themes of misinformation, distorted narratives and the ease with which truth can be manipulated.

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Rob, a bibliophile
Jan 18, 2025
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This is the last of Euripides’ plays in the “Great Books” series. I feel like I want to read more plays from Euripides, but it also feels fulfilling to have finished reading all of them. The feeling is similar to having watched a season of a long TV series like Fringe, BSG, etc. As an aside, I wonder why TV series now have just 7 or 8 episodes. Why not …

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