Oreste

The narrative centers on Oreste, the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestre, who is haunted by the Furies after avenging his father's death by killing his mother. Themes of justice, vengeance, and madness are intricately woven throughout, highlighting the struggle between reason and human passions. Voltaire's dramatic writing delivers a powerful and moving experience, making this play a significant example of 18th-century French theater and an important work in the history of French literature.