Ηλέκτρα by Euripides

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By Stephanie Lin Posted on Mar 10, 2026
In Category - Shelf C
Euripides, 481? BCE-407 BCE Euripides, 481? BCE-407 BCE
Greek
"Ηλέκτρα" by Euripides is a tragedy written in the mid 410s BC. Electra, married off to a poor farmer to prevent noble heirs, joins her exiled brother Orestes in a plot to avenge their father Agamemnon's murder. Their targets are their mother Clytemnestra and her lover Aegisthus, who killed Agamemnon years earlier. As the siblings execute their pla...
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bring both justice and profound guilt. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Susan Garcia
1 year ago

Initially, I was looking for a specific answer, but the logic behind each conclusion is easy to follow and verify. Well worth the time invested in reading it.

Jessica Harris
2 years ago

From a researcher's perspective, the quality of the diagrams and illustrations (if applicable) is top-notch. Definitely a five-star contribution to the field.

Mary Perez
7 months ago

This is now a staple reference in my professional collection.

Mason Scott
9 months ago

Text is crisp, making it easy to focus.

Ashley Gonzalez
8 months ago

I came across this while browsing and the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged. Truly inspiring.

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