Hanna Roisman

Sophocles Electra

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ISBN 13:
9781585102815
author:
Hanna Roisman
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
language:
English
Publication Year:
2008
Pages:
144
Dimensions:
139mm X 215mm
Genre:
Literature Ancient Literature
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£12.45

Description

Sophocles' Electra is a tragedy about the vengeance taken by two siblings, Electra and Orestes, against their mother and stepfather for the murder of their father. This English translation includes an "afterlife" essay that explores adaptations of the play and its enduring influence on literature. The Focus Classical Library edition provides close translations with notes and essays to facilitate understanding of Greek culture. The work remains a significant example of ancient Greek drama, offering insights into the complexities of human emotion and the consequences of past actions. This translation is accompanied by an essay that examines the play's continued relevance in modern times, including its connection to psychological concepts such as the Electra Complex.

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