![The Oresteia (Agamemnon; The Libation Bearers; and The Eumenides) [Translated by E. D. A. Morshead with an introduction by Theodore Alois Buckley]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51BLdgr%2BSOL._SL210_.jpg)
Most people want out of North Korea. Wendy Simmons wanted in.In My Holiday in North Korea: The Funniest/Worst Place on Earth; Wendy shares a glimpse of North Korea as itrsquo;s never been seen before. Even though itrsquo;s the scariest place on Earth; somehow Wendy forgot to check her sense of humor at the border.But Wendyrsquo;s initial amusement and bewilderment soon turned to frustration and growing paranoia. Before long; she learned the essential conundrum of ldquo;tourismrdquo; in North Korea: Travel is truly a love affair. But; just like love; itrsquo;s a two-way street. And North Korea deprives you of all this. They want you to fall in love with the singular vision of the country theyrsquo;re willing to show you and nothing more.Through poignant; laugh-out-loud essays and 92 never-before-published color photographs of North Korea; Wendy chronicles one of the strangest vacations ever. Along the way; she bares all while undergoing an inner journey as convoluted as the country itself.
#2613715 in eBooks 2015-07-03 2015-07-03File Name: B010WCDMLO
Review
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The OresteiaBy FiddlemomI am listening to this with my 8th grade daughter. We are both finding it much more interesting than we thought we would. and easier to follow than we expected. The different voices make the characters easy to tell apart. and the actors and actresses are all quite good. We especially liked whoever played Cassandra. We were afraid this might be dry and boring. but it is most definitely not. It is full of emotion and is actually captivating.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Worth your timeBy Inconstant ReaderThese plays have been around for thousands of years for a good reason. They get right into your heart and brain and live there forever. Afterwards. you will understand thousands of literary references. Read the Orestia. Push on even if it doesnt seem to be your cup of tea. Its very short. And when you are through. you will know that you have read a truly great work of lasting importance.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Buy it for the illustrationsBy kelly coleWhy would any American read a zillion year old greek tragedy?I mean why would anyone be interested in a story filled with murdering wives. treacherous villains. matricidal sons and supernatural avengers?In typical hollywood fashion the whole book even has a happy ending!Phooey!Michael Ayrton. however. produced illustrations that are worth the time to remove and frame. The rendition of Cassandra pulling her hair out is worth the price of a used copy.All you college English majors can decorate your digs with some first class art this way.
