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Classics in Pop Culture: Hadestown

Classics in Pop Culture: Hadestown

A perfect modern retelling of the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice

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Mar 30, 2023
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When I was younger, I hated the story of Orpheus and Eurydice. I didn't get it, it was stupid. What an idiot! Just don't look back!

It wasn't until I first listened to the original recording of Hadestown: The Myth. The Musical. that I really got what it was about. It's the perfect exploration of human nature, love, loss and the beauty of tragedy. I don'…

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