Elektra: Tragic Opera In One Act (1909)

Elektra: Tragic Opera In One Act (1909) is a play written by Hugo Von Hofmannsthal. The play is based on the Greek myth of Electra and is set in the palace of Mycenae. The plot revolves around Elektra, the daughter of King Agamemnon, who seeks revenge for her father's murder by her mother and her mother's lover. The play explores themes of grief, revenge, and the consequences of violence. The play is known for its intense and dramatic portrayal of Elektra and her quest for justice. It has been adapted into various forms, including an opera by Richard Strauss.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.