Electra
''Electra'' is a five-act drama by Benito Pérez Galdós, first performed on January 30, 1901, at the Teatro Español in Madrid. The play reinterprets the Greek mythological figure Electra, portraying her as an orphan raised by her uncles who seek to confine her in a convent against her will. It explores the conflict between progressive and conservative values in early 20th-century Spain, highlighting themes of familial obligation, personal freedom, and the impact of the past on the present. Galdós's adaptation draws on Sophocles' original text while infusing it with contemporary social issues.
Editions
Electra
ElectraCurrent
Project Gutenberg · 155 pages (Spanish)
Electra: Drama em cinco actos
Project Gutenberg · 116 pages (Portuguese)
