Electra (A play in three Acts),1986

Electra (A play in three Acts),1986

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name = Electra (A play in three Acts)
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author = Rajiva Wijesinha
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country = Sri Lanka
language = English
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publisher = Literary Publications
release_date = 1986
media_type = Print
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"Electra" was written in 1970, but a radio production in early 1971 was banned because of political sensitivity. The play was finally presented on radio by the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation in 1985, at which time a public reading was also held at the British Council in Colombo.


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