J.D. Denniston was one of the most distinguished English Hellenists of the 20th century, a deep connoisseur of ancient Greek literature.

The series "Cardamitsa Classical Library" considered it its duty to include this important commented edition of Euripides' Electra, which serves as a highly valuable academic resource for students, teachers, and anyone interested in ancient Greek tragedy.

The text is by Gilbert Murray from the "Oxford Classical Texts" series. In his introduction, J.D. Denniston examines, among other things, the evolution of the myth of the avenger Orestes from Homer to Euripides and how the three great Greek tragedians handle this story.

The interpretative notes alone are an invaluable treasure trove of literary and scholarly knowledge, helping the reader to successfully approach and enjoy the text.