Publisher's Synopsis
Electra is a Greek tragedy written by Sophocles, one of the most famous playwrights of ancient Greece. The play tells the story of Electra, the daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra, who seeks revenge for her father's murder. The play begins with Electra mourning her father's death and lamenting the fact that her mother has taken up with her father's murderer, Aegisthus. Electra is bitter and resentful towards her mother, and she longs for justice to be served. Electra's brother, Orestes, returns to the kingdom after many years of exile. Together, Electra and Orestes plot their revenge against Aegisthus and Clytemnestra. With the help of their loyal friend, Pylades, they carry out their plan and ultimately succeed in avenging their father's death. Throughout the play, Sophocles explores themes of justice, vengeance, and the consequences of one's actions. The characters are complex and multi-faceted, with each one struggling to come to terms with their own motivations and desires. Overall, Electra is a powerful and thought-provoking play that continues to be studied and performed to this day. Sophocles' masterful storytelling and vivid characters make it a timeless classic of Greek literature.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.
