School Lectures On The Electra Of Sophocles And Macbeth (1880)

""School Lectures on The Electra of Sophocles and Macbeth"" is a book written by Arthur Herman Gilkes and first published in 1880. The book is a collection of lectures that were given to students on the two classic works of literature: ""Electra"" by Sophocles and ""Macbeth"" by William Shakespeare. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on ""Electra"" and the second part on ""Macbeth"". Each part contains a series of lectures that explore the themes, characters, and plot of the respective play. In the lectures on ""Electra"", Gilkes delves into the tragic story of Electra and her quest for revenge against her mother and stepfather. He examines the characters of Electra, Orestes, Clytemnestra, and Aegisthus, and analyzes their motivations and actions. He also discusses the themes of justice, revenge, and the role of the gods in the play.In the lectures on ""Macbeth"", Gilkes explores the dark and complex world of Shakespeare's tragedy. He examines the characters of Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, and the witches, and analyzes their motivations and actions. He also discusses the themes of ambition, guilt, and the supernatural.Overall, ""School Lectures on The Electra of Sophocles and Macbeth"" is a comprehensive guide to two of the most famous works of literature in the Western canon. It provides a detailed analysis of the plays and their themes, making it a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in these classic works of literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.