Description
Colm Tóibín reimagines the ancient Greek myth of Clytemnestra and her children in this gripping tale of betrayal, vengeance, and the enduring power of family curses. Set in the legendary city of Mycenae, the narrative unfolds through the eyes of Clytemnestra, a woman driven to desperate acts by her husband Agamemnon's sacrifices and infidelities. As she navigates a world of political intrigue and divine judgment, her quest for retribution sets in motion a cycle of violence that will ensnare her children, Orestes and Electra. Tóibín masterfully blends a modern sensibility with classical tragedy, offering a profound exploration of ambition, gender, and the devastating consequences of a family's dark legacy.
Available Editions
paperback
Scribner
Published Jan 1, 2017
288 pages
ISBN: 9781501140235
hardcover
Picador
Published May 18, 2017
272 pages
ISBN: 9781760551421
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Details
First Published
2017
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for House of Names by Colm Toibin.