Colm Tóibín Serves Up an Ancient Tale of Violence and Vengeance in 'House of Names'

Adultery. War. Human sacrifice. Colm Tóibín’s new novel, “House of Names,” is a fresh take on an ancient Greek myth. King Agamemnon is about to set sail for Troy, but there’s no wind to fill his fleet’s sails. So, he chooses to offer a sacrifice to the Gods — his own daughter. The Guardian recently called Tóibín “a giant amongst storytellers.” His other books include “The Testament of Mary” and “Brooklyn,” which was made into an Oscar-nominated film. Tóibín joins us in studio to talk about his writing and the enduring relevance of Greek Tragedy.