| Orpheus Contributor(s): McLeish, Kenneth (Author) |
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ISBN: 1840020164 ISBN-13: 9781840020168 Publisher: Oberon Books OUR PRICE: $14.20 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 1999 Annotation: Kenneth McLeish's new verse play, a twentieth century interpretation of the ancient myth of Orpheus. In this new version, Orpheus imagines he is gifted with magical powers and believes he can bring his lover back to life. Failure of this feat threatens his faith in both art and God. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Drama | Ancient & Classical - Drama | European - English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh |
| Dewey: 882.01 |
| Series: Oberon Modern Playwrights S |
| Physical Information: 0.19" H x 5.06" W x 8.23" (0.23 lbs) 80 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A 21st Century interpretation of the ancient myth of Orpheus written in the lyrical style of Greek tragedy. Commissioned by the Actors Touring Company, Orpheus opened with shows Ireland and in Greece and was followed by a full UK tour in 1997. |