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Trump’s appetite for revenge defies literary comparisons, from Iago to Mark Antony
From the malignant Iago to the murderous Clytemnestra, most literary figures feel personal passion. Trump’s anger seems more ...
Greek Reporter1d
Iphigenia, the Most Enigmatic Figure of Greek Mythology
The name Iphigenia has been synonymous with ancient Greek tragedy and mythology, as well as the concept of sacrifice, for millennia.
Why Trump’s rage defies historical and literary comparisons, according to a classics expert
As Donald Trump has gained fame and power, his rage at opponents and appetite for vengeance appear to have sharpened. A ...
Pat Barker’s other odyssey
It would be a shame should Barker choose to stop here, not only for her fans but for anyone who continues to be enthralled by ...
Elektra at the Duke of York review: Brie Larson's riot grrrl Greek is an exercise in alienation
Rami Malek kicked off Greek week with an Oedipus that was a bit odd, but as another Oscar winner takes on another Sophoclean ...
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Electra in Greek Tragedy: Sophocles vs. Euripides
The mythical cycle of Argos involves many well-known stories and characters, such as Agamemnon, Clytemnestra, and Orestes.
The origins of the red carpet are more sinister than you’d think
The red carpet: a place for the glamorous to pout their lips, dip their hips, and revel in each other’s fabulousness, while ...
BroadwayWorld1d
ORESTEIA Comes to the National Theatre in Prague
A loose adaptation of the Aeschylus’ trilogy in a contemporary modern take by British playwright Robert Icke, a monumental, ...
Greek Reporter2d
Common Greek Myths Found Throughout Art History
Greek mythology is prominent in art dating from antiquity through to the renaissance and even in contemporary artwork. During ...