Von Hofmannsthal’s The Cavalier of the Rose (1912) is an English rendition of his libretto for Strauss’s celebrated comic opera, Der Rosenkavalier. Unlike the typical opera libretto, this work stands as a literary gem, offering a rich reading experience entirely apart from Strauss’s musical genius.

Eugene O’Neill’s Mourning Becomes Electra (1931) is a trilogy that weaves together Homecoming, The Hunted, and The Haunted, drawing inspiration from Aeschylus’s Oresteia. Set against the backdrop of the closing days of the American Civil War, it delves into the depths of Freudian psychology to unravel the characters' inner drives. Lavinia Mannon embodies the Electra figure, who, alongside her brother, must seek retribution for the murder of their father by their own mother.

Euripides’ compelling drama, Iphigenia in Aulis (found within Euripides IV: Four Tragedies, 1968), centers on the harrowing sacrifice of Iphigenia, an event that kindled Clytemnestra’s eternal hatred for her husband, Agamemnon.

The Poet and the Countess: Hugo von Hofmannsthal’s Correspondence with Countess Ottonie Degenfeld, edited by Marie-Therese Miller-Degenfeld (2000), unveils the intimate exchanges between von Hofmannsthal and his dear confidante, Ottonie Degenfeld. These letters, spanning two decades (1909–1929), offer a vivid portrayal of von Hofmannsthal’s emotional landscape and a window into the societal lifestyle of that era. The correspondence reveals a profound affection von Hofmannsthal held for his correspondent.