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House of Names is a novel by Colm Toibin that reimagines the classic Greek myth of the House of Atreus. The story follows the tragic events of the House of Atreus, including the murder of Agamemnon by his wife Clytemnestra and her lover Aegisthus, and the subsequent revenge of their children Orestes, Electra, and Iphigenia. Toibin delves into the psychological and emotional complexities of these characters, exploring themes of power, betrayal, and the cycle of violence. The novel offers a fresh and haunting perspective on a timeless story, delving into the motivations and inner turmoil of the characters as they navigate through a world filled with treachery and tragedy.