Molora: Based on the Oresteia Trilogy (Oberon Modern Plays): Based on the Oresteia by Aeschylus

Molora: Based on the Oresteia Trilogy (Oberon Modern Plays): Based on the Oresteia by Aeschylus

by Yaël Farber (Author)

Synopsis

"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 singing. Molora (the Sesotho word for 'ash') is an examination of vengeance, and the breaking of its cycles by the everyman."

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 80
Publisher: Oberon Books Ltd
Published: 09 Apr 2008

ISBN 10: 1840028556
ISBN 13: 9781840028553