Electra
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About this book
Electra is a Greek tragedy by Sophocles. Set in the city of Argos a few years after the Trojan War, it recounts the tale of Electra and the vengeance that she and her brother Orestes take on their mother Clytemnestra and step father Aegisthus for the murder of their father, Agamemnon.
Reader Profile
3.7/5 · 59997 readers · 83 pages · ≈ 1 h 32 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Electra?
About ≈ 1 h 32 m — 83 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Electra?
83 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Electra?
It sits on the Drama, History shelves.
Is Electra in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Electra?
The main characters include Sophocles.
Where does Electra take place?
It takes place in Trojan War.
Who wrote Electra?
Sophocles.
Where can I read Electra online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library
Time period
Trojan War
Characters
Sophocles