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Electra in Greek Tragedy: Sophocles vs. Euripides

The tragic character of Electra—a mythical princess of Argos—reappears in mythology time and time again, notably in the tragedies of Sophocles and Euripides.

By Laken Bonatch

https://www.thecollector.com/electra-greek-tragedy-sophocles-euripides/

Electra at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=electra

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Electra at the Tomb of Agamemnon, Frederic Leighton c. 1869.

Electra stands at the tomb, her body draped in dark, flowing robes, a stark contrast against the pale stone of the grave. She is depicted in the act of mourning, praying, or calling upon the gods or spirits of the dead.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electra#/media/File:1869_Frederic_Leighton_-_Electra_at_the_Tomb_of_Agamemnon.jpg

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