Elektra: A New Translation
Aug 2012 · Harper Collins
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Among the most celebrated plays of ancient Athens, Elektra is one of seven surviving dramas by the great Greek playwright, Sophocles, now available from Harper Perennial in a vivid and dynamic new translation by award-winning poet Robert Bagg.
Elektra masterfully explores the consequences of revenge—both for those who bear the brunt of violence and for those who become obsessed by hatred under its influence—as it focuses on the cycle of bloodshed that consumes a royal family. This is Sophocles, vibrant and alive, for a new generation.
This complete edition from Harper Perennial offers readers and performers a direct conduit to the power of Sophoclean drama:
- A Classic Revenge Tragedy: Follow Elektra’s relentless obsession with avenging her father’s murder, a quest that explores the devastating psychological cost of hatred.
- The Cursed House of Atreus: Witness the legendary blood feud of a royal family as sister turns against mother in a devastating cycle of violence and matricide.
- Vivid and Performable Translation: Experience the play through the acclaimed, modern translation by award-winning poet Robert Bagg, crafted to be both vibrant on the page and dynamic on the stage.
- Essential Scholarly Context: Deepen your understanding with a comprehensive introduction, detailed play notes, and an exploration of the world of Sophocles and ancient Athenian theater.
Among the most celebrated plays of ancient Athens, Elektra is one of seven surviving dramas by the great Greek playwright, Sophocles, now available from Harper Perennial in a vivid and dynamic new translation by award-winning poet Robert Bagg.
Elektra masterfully explores the consequences of rev...
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Sophocles was born around 496 B.C. in Colonus (near Athens), Greece. In 480, he was selected to lead the paean (choral chant to a god) celebrating the decisive Greek sea victory over the Persians at the Battle of Salamis. He served as a treasurer and general for Athens when it was expanding its empire and influence. He wrote approximately 123 plays including Ajax, Antigone, Oedipus Tyrannus, Trachiniae, Electra, Philoctetes, and Oedipus at Colonus. His last recorded act was to lead a chorus in public mourning for Euripides. He died in 406 B. C.
Sophocles was born around 496 B.C. in Colonus (near Athens), Greece. In 480, he was selected to lead the paean (choral chant to a god) celebrating the decisive Greek sea victory over the Persians at the Battle of Salamis. He served as a treasurer and general for Athens when it was expanding its e...
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