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ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE
Sometimes the worst thing the gods can give you is what you asked for. When Eurydice finds herself in Hades, she is mocked and tormented by demons. Can her husband rescue her before the fiends of Hell destroy her last spark of humanity? Can she and Orpheus overcome the wrath of the Queen of the Dead?
ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE [©2012] by Edward Eaton | Dramatic Verse (Rated PG) 60 pages / 6,400 words | A one act play in six scenes | Available in ebook and print from the DFP Books label of Dragonfly Publishing, Inc. | Contact the author regarding performance agreements.
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"Edward Eaton's ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE is a dramatic retelling of a classic Greek myth. Orpheus has been blessed by the gods with the gift of song. When he meets the beautiful Eurydice, he uses his music to woo her, and they soon fall madly in love. One fateful day, soon after the couple has been wed, Eurydice is bitten by a snake and dies. Orpheus refuses to allow death to win and follows his bride into hell to bring her back and confronts Hades himself. Will Orpheus be strong enough to save his beloved Eurydice, or will their love be forever torn asunder? The Orpheus and Eurydice myth is a tragic tale of love lost and the great feats one will go through to retain it. It is a story that has been told for centuries. However, Edward Eaton's dramatic re-telling ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE sheds new light on this love-crossed pair. Eaton allows a rare look into the main characters' thoughts. While classic myth has been drawn upon for countless books, series, and even action-packed films, it is a fact that the original telling of these myths are most often dry accounts. They were meant to be lessons and had very little extra information. Eaton's play does away with the boredom and creates more clarity, so that the readers can truly immerse themselves in the story. This account is sure to please any fan of classic myth and will create new fans as well. I hope to read more re-tellings by Edward Eaton." ~ reviewed by Tania Staley for Readers' Favorite [FIVE STARS]
"Easy to read prose makes for a wonderful experience of the mind. I liked the updated modern language used to tell an ancient tale. It brought the characters to a modern feel and the antagonists felt well-rounded as well. It was a quick read, but it touched on an aspect of humanity that is often overlooked in modern fiction. It is about what is is to be human, not what it is like to be another human. Depth in troubled times is refreshing." ~ reviewed by Robert Schretzman at Amazon Reviews [FIVE STARS]
"Magnificent Retelling of a Classic: I was a bit apprehensive about slogging through an extended poem on such a familiar subject — 60 plus pages of haiku! However, Eaton has done something splendid, magnificent even, with this story. This is a moving and fascinating poem that grabbed my attention and kept it. I really felt for Eurydice as she sat alone and unloved, waiting for her husband to come and rescue her. The poet also really nailed Orpheus' plea to Hades and the-eventually-malicious Persephone. Even though I had a pretty good idea of how the story would end, I found myself engrossed on the journey from Hades to the surface. There's even a clever twist to the end — I won't give it away, but if there is a message, it might be: 'Be careful what you wish for — you just might get it.' Eaton's retelling brings new dimension and perspective to the characters and renders their plight meaningful to the 21st-century reader and/or spectator. A must read for any student of the classics as well as for those who enjoy poetry and theater. I strongly recommend ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE and look forward to reading more from the author. " ~ reviewed at Amazon Reviews [FIVE STARS]