Electra is a Greek tragedy play written by Sophocles, one of the most famous ancient Greek playwrights. The play is set in the aftermath of the Trojan War and follows the story of Electra, the daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra. The play begins with Electra mourning the death of her father, who was murdered by her mother and her mother's lover, Aegisthus, in revenge for the sacrifice of their daughter Iphigenia. Electra is consumed with grief and anger and is determined to seek revenge on her mother and ...
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Electra is a Greek tragedy play written by Sophocles, one of the most famous ancient Greek playwrights. The play is set in the aftermath of the Trojan War and follows the story of Electra, the daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra. The play begins with Electra mourning the death of her father, who was murdered by her mother and her mother's lover, Aegisthus, in revenge for the sacrifice of their daughter Iphigenia. Electra is consumed with grief and anger and is determined to seek revenge on her mother and Aegisthus. Electra's brother, Orestes, who has been in exile, returns to the kingdom with his friend Pylades. They hatch a plan to avenge their father's death by killing both Clytemnestra and Aegisthus. The play explores themes of revenge, justice, and the consequences of actions. It also delves into the relationships between family members and the dynamics of power within a kingdom. Electra is a powerful and tragic character who is driven by her desire for justice and revenge. The play is a compelling story of betrayal, loss, and the struggle for redemption. It is considered one of Sophocles' greatest works and continues to be studied and performed today.ELECTRA: As a god's I count thy kindness to me, for in my distress thou hast never made a mock at me. 'Tis rare fortune when mortals find such healing balm for their cruel wounds as 'tis my lot to find in thee. Wherefore I ought, though thou forbid me, to lighten thy labours, as far as my strength allows, and share all burdens with thee to ease thy load. Thou hast enough to do abroad; 'tis only right that I should keep thy house in order.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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