Electra (Murray Translation)-Euripides

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Euripides' "Electra," translated by Murray, delves into themes of vengeance, justice, and the complexities of familial loyalty. The story centers around Electra's profound anguish following the murder of her father, Agamemnon, and her relentless quest for retribution against her mother, Clytemnestra, and her lover, Aegisthus. This timeless tragedy explores the depths of human emotion and the moral dilemmas faced when seeking justice, making it a compelling listen for those interested in the darker aspects of human nature and the consequences of revenge. Its enduring relevance lies in its exploration of the struggle between duty and desire, a theme that resonates deeply in today's world.

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Anabasis by Xenophon (ca. 430 BC - 354 BCE) LibriVox Xenophon the Athenian was born 431 B.C. He was a pupil of Socrates. He marched with the Spartans, and was exiled from Athens. Sparta gave him land and property in Scillus, where he lived for many years before having to move once more, to settle in Corinth. He died in 354 B.C. "Anabasis" is a Greek word which means "journey from the coast to the center of a country." This is Xenophon's account of his march to Persia with a troop of Greek mercenaries to aid Cyrus, who enlisted Greek help to try and take the throne from his brother Artaxerxes, and the ensuing return of the Greeks, in which Xenophon played a leading role. This occurred between 401 B.C. and March 399 B.C. - Summary from Gutenberg version of text Xenophon's Anabasis by Xenophon Loyal Books Xenophon the Athenian was born 431 B.C. He was a pupil of Socrates. He marched with the Spartans, and was exiled from Athens. Sparta gave him land and property in Scillus, where he lived for many years before having to move once more, to settle in Corinth. He died in 354 B.C. “Anabasis” is a Greek work which meane “journey from the coast to the center of a country.” This is Xenophon’s account of his march to Persia with a troop of Greek mercenaries to aid Cyrus, who enlisted Greek help to try and take the throne from his brother Artaxerxes, and the ensuing return of the Greeks, in which Xenophon played a leading role. This occurred between 401 B.C. and March 399 B.C. H. G. Dakyns lived from (1838 – 1911).

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