Why do I love Greek tragedy? These mythical stories of war, familial trauma, and isolation illuminate the beauty and darkness of our shared humanity. They tell me something new every time I read them; retelling them here is my passion.
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“This Won’t End Well” combines my two passions, Greek mythology and the personal/political essay. I’ll tell you the old stories and invite you to think about what they still have to tell us.
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