| Author |
Euripides, 481? BCE-407 BCE |
| Translator |
Sjöström, Axel Gabriel, 1794-1846 |
| Title |
Euripides' Elektra
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jari Koivisto
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| Summary |
"Euripides' Elektra" by Euripides is a classic Greek tragedy written in the ancient period. The play centers around Elektra, the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, and follows her deep anguish and longing for vengeance against her mother, who conspired with Aigisthos to murder Agamemnon. The themes of revenge, familial loyalty, and the role of fate permeate the narrative, providing a rich tapestry of emotional and ethical dilemmas. The opening of "Euripides' Elektra" introduces us to the fraught circumstances surrounding Elektra and the aftermath of her father's murder by Aigisthos. As Elektra mourns her father's death, she expresses her despair and the social restrictions imposed upon her by Aigisthos, who now holds power in their household. We also meet Orestes, her brother, who has returned with the intent of avenging their father's death. The dialogue establishes the tense atmosphere full of grief and vengeance that defines the characters' motivations, setting the stage for the horrific actions that will follow in their pursuit of justice. The emotional weight of the narrative is immediately apparent as Elektra's sorrow resonates with the audience, inviting them into this tragic tale of revenge and loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Swedish |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Electra (Greek mythological figure) -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
56715 |
| Release Date |
Mar 10, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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