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Electra by Sophocles is a riveting tragedy that delves into the torment of a daughter determined to avenge her father's murder. After the treacherous killing of King Agamemnon by his wife Clytemnestra and her lover Aegisthus, Electra is left to mourn—and to plot. When her long-lost brother Orestes returns in secret, the siblings conspire to bring justice to their shattered house.This classic drama, translated with lyrical precision by Francis Storr, captures the passion, bitterness, and psychological nuance of Sophocles' Electra. The character of Electra herself is a fierce, unforgettable figure—driven by love for her father, disdain for her mother, and a longing for moral reckoning that threatens to consume her.At once intimate and epic, Electra is a timeless study of grief, moral ambiguity, and the devastating cost of vengeance. This translation brings new vitality to an ancient story that still echoes with contemporary relevance.
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