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Sophocles' Electra: Special Edition Full Reading


  • Harvard Center for Hellenic Studies 3100 Whitehaven Street Northwest Washington, DC, 20008 United States (map)

Please join this Special Edition Full Reading of Sophocles’ psychological drama, “Electra.” Electra is one of the most important mythological figures in drama, appearing as a chief protagonist in tragedies from Aeschylus to Eugene O'Neill. Set in the city of Argos a few years after the Trojan War, Sophocles’ play tells the story of a bitter familial struggle for revenge and justice. Hosted by Joel Christensen, with a full cast. Presented by the Harvard Center for Hellenic Studies, the Kosmos Society, and the Out of Chaos Theatre. Stream this live and archived video HERE.