Molora

by Yael Farber

Book Overview

Based on the Oresteia by Aeschylus

In this reworking of Aeschylus' Oresteia, Klytemnestra and Elektra face one another in a dramatic confrontation. Attempts to come to terms with their violent past echo testimonies delivered in Apartheid's wake throughout South Africa during the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Aeschylus' chorus is replaced by Xhosa tribeswomen, who bring grace and humanity through their ancient art of split tone...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1840028556
• ISBN13: 9781840028553
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Oberon Books
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"