The History of Literature

The History of Literature


592 Virgil (with Sarah Ruden) | Darwin and Gaskell | My Last Book with Tom Holland

February 19, 2024

Virgil (or Vergil) was the most celebrated poet of Ancient Rome - and also one of the most enigmatic. In this episode, Jacke talks to biographer and translator Sarah Ruden about her book Vergil: A Poet's Life. PLUS some thoughts on Charles Darwin's last b