Heaney, Seamus

The Burial at Thebes: Sophocles' Antigone

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ISBN 13:: 9780571223626
author:: Heaney, Seamus
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Faber & Faber
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2005
Pages:: 64
Dimensions:: 20 x 13.5 x 0.5 centimetres (0.1
Genre:: Literature: History & Criticism
Condition:: New
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The Burial at Thebes is Seamus Heaney's verse translation of Sophocles' great tragedy, Antigone. Commissioned to mark the centenary of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin in 2004, this work brings together two literary giants.

Antigone tells the story of a young woman who defies the law and tradition to bury her brother, sparking a conflict that has far-reaching consequences for her family and community. Heaney's translation captures the essence of Sophocles' original work, conveying the complexity and depth of human emotion in a powerful and evocative style.

This edition features 64 pages of poetry, presented in a convenient paperback format. It is an ideal choice for anyone interested in classical drama, verse translation, or simply looking to explore the works of two major literary figures.

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