Description
This Norton Critical Edition includes:
- Sheila Murnaghan’s celebrated new translation of Sophocles’ famed Greek tragedy depicting the deadly conflict between Antigone–daughter of Oedipus–and her uncle Creon, the unyielding new ruler of Thebes.
- A full introduction exploring the themes and performance history of the play, a detailed note on the translation, and explanatory annotations by Sheila Murnaghan.
- In “Contexts,” ancient sources translated by Sheila Murnaghan that provide cultural backgrounds and are accompanied by modern perspectives.
- In “Criticism,” essays on the themes of the play, including perspectives on gender relations, Athenian political institutions, and the legacy of the play in modern adaptations.
- A chronology and a selected bibliography.
Author: Sophocles
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 5/21/2023
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35 lbs
Size: 8.4″ H x 5.1″ L x 0.5″ W
ISBN: 9780393655186
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