The Essay

Greek and Latin Voices

Wednesday 12 March 2008 23:00-23:15 (Radio 3)

Series about the literature which underpins Western civilisation.

Duration:

15 minutes

Playlist:

3/4. Andy Martin, a writer and French lecturer at Cambridge University assesses Tacitus' influence on writers like Racine and political figures like Napoleon.

The Essay

Episode and Playlist Information

• 27 Mar 08 Fruits of the Earth
• 26 Mar 08 Fruits of the Earth
• 25 Mar 08 Fruits of the Earth
• 24 Mar 08 Fruits of the Earth
• 13 Mar 08 Greek & Latin Voices
• 12 Mar 08 Greek & Latin Voices
• 11 Mar 08 Greek & Latin Voices
• 10 Mar 08 Greek & Latin Voices
• 6 Mar 08 Greek & Latin Voices