pickMedea, by Euripides (431 BCE)
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Premise: Spurned princess Medea plots revenge upon her faithless lover Jason
Review: Euripides‘ plays have stood the test of time for a reason. They demonstrate a keen and nuanced understanding of the human psyche. Is Medea portrayed as a monster or as a sympathetic victim? ⬇️
so-soDefinitely displays what life can be when someone is not in tune with what is important in life. It‘s not about how much you make, or the prestige that one has, it‘s not about what others think about you, it‘s about close relationships with the people you love and fulfilling quality time and memories with them. Call off, turn off the television, go to the beach, and read a good book. Don‘t dwell on the past and enjoy the present.
Recent home library acquisition:
📖 Requiem of the Rose King vol. 1 by Aya Kanno
I've never read manga but I found this retelling of the Wars of the Roses in a little free library and had to grab it.
#haikuhive
#haikuaday
Ghost guest at banquet.
Only Macbeth sees Banquo.
Crown weighs heavy now.
Kristy_K, DebinHawaii, Mimi28, TheBookHippie, JenlovesJT47, Reggie, vivastory, Eggs, Itchyfeetreader, jdiehr, TheSpineView, CBee, Jari-chan, lil1inblue, julieclair, AnnCrystal, bellabella, BooksandCoffee4Me
I obviously needed to see a second ballet this month. 😂
“Two households, both alike in dignity,
In fair Verona, where we lay our scene”
La casa di Giulietta a Verona.
Juliet‘s home, at least the one featured in the movie Letters to Juliet, in Verona.
pickMore accessible than I expected and with moments of humor that reminded me of Shakespeare. Mephistopheles as a poodle is an image I won‘t soon forget! I knew the story from the opera, but I‘m glad I read the play. #readYourKobo @CBee
May 11, 2025 Happy Mother's Day to all the hardworking fearless strong compassionate mothers out there who do EVERYTHING for their kids. Today I am starting this TBR. I sort of started it but never finished it so I am re-reading it again.
pickNot has good has the first book but it gave me closer for finny
Bookish Pair: For a humorous take on an unlikely production of Euripides, Ferdia Lennon‘s Glorious Exploits (2024) 10h