The Electra of Euripides

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Euripides, a prominent tragedian of classical Athens, is notable for having more complete plays survive than his contemporaries Aeschylus and Sophocles. While ancient scholars attributed up to ninety-five plays to him, only eighteen or nineteen are largely intact, with many fragments of others available. His works gained popularity during the Hellenistic Age, establishing him as a key figure in ancient literary education alongside Homer and Demosthenes, highlighting his lasting influence on drama and literature.