{"product_id":"elektra","title":"Elektra","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmong the most celebrated plays of ancient Athens, Elektra is one of seven surviving dramas by the great Greek playwright, Sophocles, now available from Harper Perennial in a vivid and dynamic new translation by award-winning poet Robert Bagg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElektra masterfully explores the consequences of revenge--both for those who bear the brunt of violence and for those who become obsessed by hatred under its influence--as it focuses on the cycle of bloodshed that consumes a royal family. This is Sophocles, vibrant and alive, for a new generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow does a 2,500-year-old play about revenge speak to a new generation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVibrant Modern Translation: \u003c\/b\u003e Experience Sophocles' powerful language through the lens of award-winning poet Robert Bagg, in a version that is both faithful and dynamic for today's readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Classic Revenge Tragedy: \u003c\/b\u003e Witness Elektra's all-consuming wait for her brother Orestes and their brutal plot to avenge their father's murder at the hands of their mother, Klytemnestra.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Curse of the House of Atreus: \u003c\/b\u003e Delve into one of Greek mythology's most infamous family sagas, a story of matricide, justice, and a cycle of bloodshed passed down through generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete with Scholarly Introduction: \u003c\/b\u003e An extensive introduction provides invaluable context on the world of Greek theater, the life of Sophocles, and the enduring themes that make this play a cornerstone of Western literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sophocles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46042884702277,"sku":"BS-LIB-132062","price":10.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2482\/2494\/files\/9780062132062-HD.jpg?v=1792262537","url":"https:\/\/libros787.com\/products\/elektra","provider":"Libros787.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}