Book Brief
112
Play • Fiction
Argos, Greece • Mycenaean Era
Adult
18+ years
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.
Dark
Melancholic
Mysterious
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
7,706 ratings
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Review Roundup
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 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.
7,706 ratings
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112
Play • Fiction
Argos, Greece • Mycenaean Era
Adult
18+ years
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