Word: agamemnen
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...first play, Agamemnen, a modern treatment of the classical legend, was given in concert readings at the Loeb in the fall...
Individual performances were good. Cassandra played by Elizabeth Richards, and Clytemnestra, by Polly Thayer were especially well drawn I thought. Neither laid too much stress on the poetry, as Aegisthus did, or on emotional for de force as Agamemnen tended to do. On the whole, everyone in the cast showed a good on and understanding of their parts...
Because of the nature of Agamemnen one man miss some important facts pertaining to the relationship between the characters. Acquaintence with the legend would definitely aid one to comprehend and enjoy this impressive, original play...
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