Sophocles' classic drama of a daughter's revenge of her father's murder has been translated into playable language for modern audiences. As an example of Sophoclean tragedy, with its fatalistic acceptance of human doom, Electra is unsurpassed. It is, in addition, a potent metaphor for the current disintegration of some European nations.

About the Author
The Plays for Performance series is edited by Nicholas Rudall, former artistic director of the Court Theatre at the University of Chicago where he is professor of classics, and Bernard Sahlins, founder and director of the Second City. They both live in Chicago, Illinois.

Reviews
A marvel of compression and spare, evocative English. * Chicago Tribune *



Book Information
ISBN 9781566630221
Author E. A. Sophocles
Format Paperback
Page Count 76
Imprint Ivan R Dee, Inc
Publisher Ivan R Dee, Inc
Weight(grams) 113g
Dimensions(mm) 219mm * 142mm * 7mm