Electra Full Cast Drama

· Icon Audio Arts · Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano and The Bell
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1 hr 35 min
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"Electra," one of the enduring tragedies of ancient Greek literature attributed to playwrights like Sophocles and Euripides, explores themes of revenge, justice, and familial duty. The play revolves around the eponymous Electra, daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra, who seeks vengeance for her father's murder at the hands of her mother and her lover, Aegisthus. Consumed by grief and a thirst for retribution, Electra becomes a tragic figure trapped in a cycle of violence, torn between her loyalty to her father's memory and the moral ambiguity of her actions.


Throughout the play, the tension between divine justice and human agency is palpable as characters grapple with the consequences of their choices. Electra's steadfast determination to avenge her father's death serves as a catalyst for the unfolding drama, highlighting the destructive power of unchecked rage and the complexities of the human psyche. As the tragic events unfold, "Electra" forces audiences to confront timeless questions about the nature of justice, the limits of forgiveness, and the cost of vengeance in a world plagued by suffering and betrayal.

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