Electra: Drama em cinco actos

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Electra: Drama em cinco actos

by Benito Pérez Galdós

PT·~2 hours·1 chapter

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Set against the opulent backdrop of the Garcia Yuste palace, the drama opens with a lively garden scene where servants and guests exchange gossip about the arrival of a young woman named Electra. Through witty banter and veiled admiration, the characters reveal their curiosity and unease about the newcomer, hinting at hidden family histories and lingering resentments. The elegant décor and bustling corridors become a stage for whispered judgments, establishing a world where status, reputation, and secret pasts intertwine.

As the guests—Marquez, Urbano, and others—delve deeper into Electra’s mysterious background, they uncover fragmented stories of lost parentage, exile, and a name that carries mythic weight. Their conversations blend humor with tension, foreshadowing the emotional storms that will soon erupt within the household. This opening promises a compelling exploration of duty, identity, and the fragile balance between outward grandeur and inner turmoil.

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Duration

~2 hours (170K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Pedro Saborano and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2020-09-07

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Benito Pérez Galdós

Benito Pérez Galdós

1843–1920

A giant of Spanish realism, he turned the dramas of everyday life into vivid, deeply human fiction. His novels capture the social and political tensions of 19th-century Spain with wit, sympathy, and an unforgettable eye for detail.

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