Meditations from the Classics: Ancient Voices for Modern Listeners

The author listens to ancient voices on their front-porch rocker, blending with moonlight tides and curious stars. Socrates, Thucydides, Aristophanes, and Caesar sing and charge, and Sophocles quietens the theater, requesting attention. Oedipus, an aged actor, leans upon his daughter Antigone, his words resonating with vibrant relevance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 768 pages
Publication date: 08 December 2023
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

The ancient voices carry a delightful melody as they traverse the narrow door of time. I find myself most captivated by their enchanting tones when seated on my front-porch rocker, facing the tranquil ocean marsh. Beneath the starry sky, the orchestration unfolds, harmonizing with the ebb and flow of moonlight tides. Occasionally, Socrates takes the lead with his soaring high notes, while Thucydides anchors the bass line with his profound depth. Aristophanes rallies his chorus, and Caesar charges over a hilltop near the mysterious Teutoburg Forest. At times, I struggle to grasp the faint lyrics, but with unwavering patience, the scenes come alive once more.

Time is running out! It's midnight, and the curtain is about to rise. The actors twirl their swords and flaunt their flowing robes. Sophocles silences the theater, commanding our attention. Oedipus, now an aged actor, leans upon his daughter Antigone. Twenty years of wandering beneath ghastly burdens and past failures have etched lines of frustration upon his face. Together, they embark on a rocky path that leads to the edge of a forest.

The words of these ancient authors, including all thirty-three featured in Meditations from the Classics, resonate with us today with a vibrant relevance. Their wisdom and insights continue to inspire and guide us on our own journey through time and the complexities of the human experience.

Dimension: 216 x 140 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803412979