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EPISODE · Jan 24, 2016 · 16 MIN

A Book Of Wisdom That Spans Continents And Cultures

from Quintus Curtius · host Quintus Curtius

The classic book "Kalila and Dimna" is one of the treasures of world literature. What is its timeless appeal? What themes does it deal with, and what lessons does it teach us?

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The classic book "Kalila and Dimna" is one of the treasures of world literature. What is its timeless appeal? What themes does it deal with, and what lessons does it teach us?

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The classic book "Kalila and Dimna" is one of the treasures of world literature. What is its timeless appeal? What themes does it deal with, and what lessons does it teach us?

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