Elektra

""Elektra: Tragic Opera In One Act"" is a dramatic and intense play written by Austrian author Hugo Von Hofmannsthal in 1909. The play is based on the Greek myth of Elektra, the daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra, who seeks revenge for her father's murder by her mother and her mother's lover. The play is set in ancient Greece and follows Elektra's journey as she plots and executes her revenge, leading to a tragic and violent conclusion. The play is known for its powerful and emotional language, as well as its exploration of themes such as justice, revenge, and the consequences of violence. It has been adapted into various forms, including an opera by composer Richard Strauss. Overall, ""Elektra: Tragic Opera In One Act"" is a gripping and thought-provoking work of literature that continues to captivate audiences today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.