Sophocles, Angie Varakis (Editor), Don W. Taylor (Translator)
Antigone (Student Editions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780413776044
- author:
- Sophocles, Angie Varakis (Editor), Don W. Taylor (Translator)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Methuen Drama
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 13.2 x 0.9 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Performing Arts, Plays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Sophocles' Antigone is a powerful exploration of the human condition, where the consequences of one's actions can be devastating. In a city torn apart by civil war, the refusal to bury a brother's body sparks a tragic chain of events. A young woman's determination to do what she believes is right is pitted against the authority of those in power, leading to a devastating outcome. The play presents a complex and nuanced conflict, where the individual and the state are locked in a struggle that cannot be easily resolved. The tragic heroine Antigone has become an iconic figure, representing the importance of personal integrity and the pursuit of justice. This translation by Don Taylor brings Sophocles' masterpiece to life, offering a poetic and accurate rendering of the original text. First published in 2008, this edition of Antigone is a valuable resource for students and scholars of Continental European drama.
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