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"Electra" by Sophocles, translated by Thomas Mitchell, is a powerful and enduring example of Greek tragedy. This timeless drama explores themes of revenge, justice, and familial duty through the story of Electra, daughter of Agamemnon. Haunted by the murder of her father and fueled by a desire for vengeance against her mother, Clytemnestra, and her stepfather, Aegisthus, Electra awaits the return of her exiled brother, Orestes. The play delves into the psychological complexities of its characters, offering a profound meditation on the human condition and the consequences of violence. This edition makes a classic work of ancient literature accessible to modern readers, preserving the emotional intensity and dramatic impact of Sophocles' original text. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.