The Electra of Euripides Translated into English rhyming verse
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"Electra" by Euripides is one of the most famous tragedies of individual parts of the ancient theatrical heritage. The story takes place in Argos, where Electra, the daughter of the mythical king Agamemnon, lives in terrible conditions after the murder of her father by her mother and her lover. In the work, we observe suffering, devotion and envy, which lead to a dramatic finale. Various obstacles and internal conflicts make this tragedy an important and sensitive masterpiece of ancient literature. The uniqueness of the work lies in its reflection of the internal struggle of the heroes and the relevance of tragic events that can be observed to this day.
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- Name of the Author
- Euripides
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2004-12-10
- Title
- The Electra of Euripides
Translated into English rhyming verse - Translator
- Gilbert Murray
- Subject
- Electra (Greek mythological figure) -- Drama
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"Electra" by Euripides is one of the most famous tragedies of individual parts of the ancient theatrical heritage. The story takes place in Argos, where Electra...