5/24/2023 0 Comments The oresteia trilogy aeschylusOrestes kills both Clytemnestra and Aegisthus. Agamemnon’s daughter Electra and his son Orestes decide to avenge the death of their father. The second play of the trilogy, The Libation Bearers, describes the story of the revenge. In the tragedy, the vital ancient Greek’s topics are addressed: politics, theology, and justice. The play ends with the victory of the killers – they rule Argos. Agamemnon sacrifices Iphigenia for the military victory in Trojan War. She takes revenge on him for the murder of her daughter, Iphigenia. The king returns from the Trojan War, and gets murdered by his wife Clytemnestra, and her lover Aegisthus. The first play of the trilogy is devoted to the tragic story of Agamemnon. This work is his last and only piece that has survived to his day. Oresteia is a trilogy of tragedies written by the ancient Greek tragedian Aeschylus in the 5 th century BC. Learn more A Summary of “Oresteia” Aeschylus
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I got to thinking, it’s such a milestone for a child and something kids really look forward to.” “And, of course, I remember when I learned how to ride a bike. “We watched her progression,” Bolling recalled. Their route included a circular road where they would regularly see one particular girl, who was about four at the time, learning to ride her bike. While Let’s Dance !was inspired by her young nieces, Together We Ride was inspired by all the children who took to riding bicycles during the Covid shut down.īolling said during the pandemic she and her husband would take a walk at the end of their remote workdays. Since then Bolling, who serves Greenwich’s three middle schools as an instructional coach in all subjects, has been on a roll. Three months later she signed with an agent. It all started when Bolling, a 29 year educator in Greenwich Schools, published Let’s Dance! in March 2020. Valerie Bolling with a copy of her new children’s book Together We Ride. Later this month, Bolling’s new book, Together We Ride, will be published. In the two years since publishing her first children’s book, Let’s Dance!, a celebration of dances from around the world and the diverse children who enjoy them, plans for eight books have followed! "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. With its stunning photographs and insightful biographies, this book is a hugely important addition to Black history archives. Although talented, successful and ground-breaking, many of the women in these pages were ignored by mainstream media, but their life's work and attitude stand as inspiration for us still, today. Vintage Black Glamour is a unique, sumptuous and revealing celebration of the lives and indomitable spirit of Black women of a previous era. Using rarely accessed photographic archives and private collections. Alongside the familiar images and stories of renowned performers such as Eartha Kitt, Lena Horne and Aretha Franklin are those of less well-remembered figures such as Bricktop, Pearl Primus, Diana Sands and many, many more. Vintage Black Glamour: Gentlemens Quarters (Hardcover Edition) Nichelle Gainer. Using rarely accessed photographic archives and private collections, inspired by her family history, Nichelle Gainer has unearthed a revealing treasure trove of historic photographs of famous actors, dancers, writers and entertainers who worked in the 20th-century entertainment business, but who rarely appeared in the same publications as their white counterparts. 5/24/2023 0 Comments The Debt by Randall RobinsonRobinson founded the TransAfrica Forum in 1977, which according to its mission statement serves as a "major research, educational and organizing institution for the African-American community, offering constructive analysis concerning U.S. Congressman Bill Clay (1975) and as administrative assistant to Congressman Charles Diggs (1976). Robinson was a civil rights attorney in Boston (1971–75) before he worked for U.S. Both sisters live and work in the Washington, D.C. He also had an older sister, actress Jewel Robinson, and a younger sister, Pastor Jean Robinson. Randall Robinson graduated from Virginia Union University, and earned a J.D. The late ABC News anchorman, Max Robinson, was his elder brother. Robinson was born in Richmond, Virginia, on July 6, 1941, to Maxie Cleveland Robinson and Doris Robinson Griffin, both teachers. Due to his frustration with American society, Robinson emigrated to Saint Kitts in 2001. He was known particularly for his impassioned opposition to apartheid, and for his advocacy on behalf of Haitian immigrants and Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Randall Robinson (J– March 24, 2023) was an American lawyer, author and activist, noted as the founder of TransAfrica. 5/24/2023 0 Comments Jane austen last novelDarcys with whom to go from enemies to lovers. For the hopeless romantics, there are also several Mr. Gwyneth Paltrow, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Alicia Silverstone all put their own spin on Emma’s titular blonde heroine in three very different versions of the 1815 comedy of manners. This must-watch list includes a Bollywood version of Pride and Prejudice, a prep school sendup of Mansfield Park, and a lovingly hilarious homage to Austen’s entire literary canon. (Even those who can’t fathom any movie living up to the book it’s based on- we know you’re out there, too). From tried-and-true adaptations to more modern takes on the iconic English author’s classic work, there is a film out there for every Austen fan. There are more than a few good and even great film adaptations of Austen’s books available to stream now. Those looking for a Jane Austen fix after watching Netflix’s adaptation of her final novel, Persuasion, starring Dakota Johnson, are in luck. 5/24/2023 0 Comments Saga brian vaughanThe Saga series has sold seven million copies to date across single issue, trade paperback, compendium, hardcover, and digital editions and has been translated into 20 languages. 10 trade paperback release (collecting Saga #55-60) left off. It will pick up where the recent Saga, Vol. In the upcoming Saga #61, readers are treated to another epic season of emotional adventures and shocking surprises for Hazel and her star-crossed family. “Times might be tough for Hazel and her family, but the best is yet to come.” “We’re back! No spoilers, but Fiona and I are extremely excited about some of the familiar faces returning in this shocking new ‘season’ of Saga,” said Vaughan. Vaughan and Fiona Staples will kick off a highly anticipated new story arc in January 2023 from Image Comics. The bestselling, award winning Saga by Brian K. 5/24/2023 0 Comments Fifty shades freed el jamesAna must somehow learn to share Christian’s opulent lifestyle without sacrificing her own identity. But Ana knows that loving her Fifty Shades will not be easy, and that being together will pose challenges that neither of them would anticipate. Now, Ana and Christian have it all-love, passion, intimacy, wealth, as well as a world of possibilities for their future. Determined to keep her, Christian agrees. Shocked, intrigued, and, ultimately, repelled by Christian’s singular erotic tastes, Ana demands a deeper commitment. When unworldly student Anastasia Steele first encountered the driven and dazzling young entrepreneur Christian Grey it sparked a sensual affair that changed both of their lives irrevocably. An erotic romantic novel, it is the third part in the Fifty Shades Trilogy that tracks the relationship between a college girl and a young successful business person. James is a romantic thriller that comes with a supernatural twist. 5/24/2023 0 Comments Jason aaron's thorImage: Jason Aaron, Esad Ribić/Marvel Comics Who is Gorr, and why is he called the God Butcher?Ī the dawn of all cosmic time, Gorr was an unremarkable alien from a planet so unremarkable that it had no name. Here’s the most important thing to know about Gorr: He wants to kill every god who has ever existed. He’s only really had two stories about him.īut it’s the sheer quality of those stories that’s remarkable, from the minds of writer Jason Aaron and artist Esad Ribić, that catapulted him to the ranks of the greatest Thor villains ever put on the page. Compared to Thor mainstays like Loki, Malekith the Accursed, Surtur, etc., Gorr is a relative stripling, first appearing in comics a mere ten years ago. Movie viewers are likely more familiar with Bale than with the character he’s playing, and that’s entirely reasonable. Monday’s new trailer for Thor: Love and Thunder gave us our first good look at the movie’s villain, Gorr the God Butcher, as a heavily made-up Christian Bale ominously intoned: “All gods will die.” 5/24/2023 0 Comments Sink or Swim by Sarah Mlynowskiwill enchant readers from the first page." - Kirkus Reviews "Hilarious. The swift pace of the tale and non-stop action. Praise for Whatever After:"An uproariously funny read. with unexpected plot twists and plenty of girl power." - Booklist"Giddy, fizzy, hilarious fun!" - Lauren Myracle, author of Luv Ya Bunches"Tons of fractured fairy tale fun!" - Meg Cabot, author of Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls and The Princess Diaries"The feminist in me adored it, and the mother in me loved how my daughter would long to cuddle in close as we read together." - Danielle Herzog, blogging for The Washington Post 5/23/2023 0 Comments Lamentation joe cliffordThese lectures, he has said, "mine true stories of the marginalized to laugh, cringe and shine a light on the human condition." Awards and recognitions Ĭlifford received an Acker Award in 2013. In interviews, Clifford has described his credo as a writer as "gritty, real and raw," which is also the motto he has given to a series of lectures that he has produced. Addiction is also a prominent theme in his "Jay Porter" mystery series. Hall, Les Standiford, and Lynne Barrett.Ĭlifford's personal memoir-cum-novel, Junkie Love (2013), portrays his descent and recovery. He pursued a new direction, earning an MFA in creative writing at Florida International University, where he studied under James W. After numerous failed attempts at rehab, he finally embarked on a lasting recovery. While there, Clifford fell into heroin addiction, which lasted until he hit bottom in 2001. Joe Clifford, press photo Background Ĭlifford, a native of Berlin, Connecticut, quit Central Connecticut State University and moved to San Francisco in 1992 to pursue a career in rock 'n' roll music. |