Orestes: A Tragedy, In Five Acts (1802) is a play written by William Sotheby. The play is based on the story of Orestes, a character from Greek mythology who is known for avenging his father's murder. The play follows Orestes as he returns to his homeland of Argos to avenge his father's death at the hands of his mother, Clytemnestra, and her lover, Aegisthus. Along the way, Orestes is haunted by the Furies, who represent the guilt and punishment of...