Sophocles

Electra

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ISBN 13:: 9780195049602
author:: Sophocles
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Oxford University Press, USA
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2001
Pages:: 138
Dimensions:: 135mm X 204mm
Genre:: Literature
Condition:: New
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Electra, a tragedy of extreme emotions and taut drama, tells the story of revenge and its consequences. From the viewpoint of Electra, Orestes' sister, the play recounts the murders of Clytemnestra and Aegisthus, and her own enduring struggle with grief and anger.

Translated to evoke the poetry of the original Greek tragedy, this edition includes a critical introduction, commentary on the text, full stage directions, and a glossary of mythical and geographical references. The translation presents Sophocles' version as a savage yet necessary act of vengeance, vividly depicting Electra's emotions.

With its focus on the human experience of suffering and joy, this tragedy offers a powerful exploration of the complexities of human emotion.

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