Electra

Electra is a Spanish drama written by Benito Pérez Galdós and first staged in 1901. The play follows Electra, a young woman of unknown parentage raised in a convent, who faces numerous challenges after the death of her mother. As she falls in love with scientist Maximo, their relationship is jeopardized by a web of rumors and lies. Galdós addresses themes such as fanaticism, superstition, social justice, rationalism, and the powers of science, making this work notable for its exploration of contemporary social issues.