Euripides: Electra
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: J. D. Denniston
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford at the Clarendon Press, 1954
Condition:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Remainder mark
Condition remarks: Faded spine. Minimal pencil markings.
This classical Greek tragedy, Electra, chronicles the harrowing aftermath of Agamemnon's murder, as his children, Electra and Orestes, grapple with the profound moral complexities of vengeance. The play powerfully illustrates the corrosive nature of grief and the relentless pursuit of justice, presenting a stark and unflinching portrayal of familial duty and the cycle of violence. Euripides masterfully uncovers the psychological torment of its characters, detailing their descent into despair and their desperate struggle for retribution. The narrative maintains a suspenseful and somber tone, compelling readers to confront the timeless questions of fate, free will, and the devastating consequences of human actions.
Author: J. D. Denniston
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford at the Clarendon Press, 1954
Condition:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Remainder mark
Condition remarks: Faded spine. Minimal pencil markings.
This classical Greek tragedy, Electra, chronicles the harrowing aftermath of Agamemnon's murder, as his children, Electra and Orestes, grapple with the profound moral complexities of vengeance. The play powerfully illustrates the corrosive nature of grief and the relentless pursuit of justice, presenting a stark and unflinching portrayal of familial duty and the cycle of violence. Euripides masterfully uncovers the psychological torment of its characters, detailing their descent into despair and their desperate struggle for retribution. The narrative maintains a suspenseful and somber tone, compelling readers to confront the timeless questions of fate, free will, and the devastating consequences of human actions.