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Electra (Murray Translation)

Electra (Murray Translation)

著者： Euripides
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In Euripides powerful tragedy, Electra (the Unmated One), the title character is consumed by a fierce hatred for her mother, Clytemnestra, and her stepfather, Aegisthus, who orchestrated the murder of her father, Agamemnon. Bound in a platonic marriage to a kind-hearted but destitute old peasant, Electra yearns for the return of her brother, Orestes, to help her exact revenge. When Orestes finally arrives, they embark on their fated mission, only to discover that the outcome is as tragically hollow as the vengeance that fueled their quest. Unlike Sophocles, who presents revenge in a sympathetic light, Euripides directly confronts the culpability of the God Apollo for imposing a malevolent command upon the siblings. He also explores the complex emotions surrounding Clytemnestra, showcasing her vulnerability as a mother in her final moments. With a deeper psychological insight than either Sophocles or Aeschylus, Euripides draws parallels to modern playwrights like Browning and Ibsen, offering a timeless reflection on the human condition.Copyright Family and Culture アート エンターテインメント・舞台芸術 戯曲・演劇
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