Elektra

Sophocles' individual shaping of the Electra material in this drama eludes a uniform interpretation. Too many questions about the play continue to be answered differently, even sometimes contradictorily, such as regarding its message on themes like belief in oracles, blood revenge, and matricide, as well as heroism or the psychological portrayal of the characters. Anyone who wishes to seriously explore the artistic intent of the great tragedian in his "Electra" or to appreciate it as a milestone in the reception history of the Electra myth cannot avoid a modern translation that can be compared to the accompanying original text.