43 pages 1 hour read

Euripides

Electra

Fiction | Play | Adult

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Electra by Euripides centers on Electra and her brother Orestes as they plot to avenge their father Agamemnon by killing their mother Clytemnestra and her lover Aegisthus. Deprived of her royal status, Electra toils in the countryside, while Orestes, disguised, reunites with her and they enact a plan leading to the murders, exploring themes of justice, revenge, and familial obligations. Contains references to violence, especially murder.

Reviews & Readership

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Euripides' Electra receives praise for its psychological depth and exploration of vengeance and justice. Critics commend its complex character portrayals, particularly Electra's transformation. However, some find the play's pacing uneven and its resolution abrupt. Overall, it remains a compelling study of human emotion and familial duty.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Electra?

A reader who would enjoy Euripides' Electra is typically fascinated by classic Greek tragedies, mythological themes, and dramatic familial conflicts. Comparable to readers of Sophocles' Oedipus Rex or Aeschylus' Agamemnon, they appreciate intricate character studies and profound moral dilemmas.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Play: Tragedy

Mythology

Drama / Tragedy

Period

Ancient Greece

Classical Period

Themes

Relationships: Family

Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice

Emotions/Behavior: Revenge

Topics

Trauma / Abuse / Violence