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1843-1920
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A five-act play premiered in 1901. This personal reimagining of the classical Electra myth confronts the power of the Church and religious orders in turn-of-the-century Spain. The work sparked intense controversy, dividing the nation between traditionalist and liberal factions. Its debut became a theatrical sensation, with audiences erupting in passionate demonstrations for and against its anticlerical themes, transforming opening night into a