Carpe Diem

We kick off the series with an expression that is often heard; but what do we know about who wrote it and from which literary work it is plucked? Armand and Jimmy discuss possible translations of the phrase, what the writer was trying to convey with it as well as how we interpret the meaning of Carpe Diem in our lives today. There’s also a quick potted history of how Armand and Jimmy both got drawn in by the Classics. Main text explored: The Odes of Horace Presented by Armand D’Angour and Jimmy Mulville Produced by Diggory Waite A Hat Trick Production For more on the charity Classics For All, who support state schools to introduce or develop the teaching of classical subjects sustainably on the curriculum or as an after school activity, visit www.classicsforall.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Want a quick way to know more about Classical Myths and Literature? Join Armand D'Angour (Professor of Classics at Oxford University) and Jimmy Mulville (Comedy Producer, Chairman of charity 'Classics For All' and lifelong classics devotee) as they explore stories and quotes that are familiar through their use in our everyday lives. Ever said 'Carpe Diem!' or heard about the 'Oedipus Complex'? Ever really thought about where that quote comes from or what the Oedipus Complex really refers to? Let Armand and Jimmy tell you where these originated, what they actually mean, and who wrote them. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.