Electra
by Euripides, Marianne McDonald, J. Michael Walton
What readers are saying
Readers find Euripides' take on the Electra story compelling, with a focus on themes of vengeance and familial conflict. Many appreciate the depth of the characters, particularly Electra's emotional turmoil and Orestes' reluctance. However, some feel that the plot can be convoluted and the pacing uneven at times.
Synopsis
Euripides' version of the Ancient Greek myth of revenge on a murdering parent.
Electra's brother Orestes returns to avenge the murder of his father, Agamemnon, by his mother Clytemnestra.
Publication
Electra is a play written by Euripides and published by Nick Hern Books (2004).
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Nick Hern Books · 2004 · 96 pp
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