Sophocles' Antigone Plus Cliff's Notes

Sophocles; Retold By Gita Wolf, Sirish Rao

ISBN 10: 0892366370 / ISBN 13: 9780892366378

Published by J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, CA (2001), 2001

About this Item

Quarto, hardcover, VG in black and copper pictorial boards. Greek Tragedies Retold. First edition, done in heavy paper stock, like construction paper. 28 pages. full page wood cut type illustrations.

Seller Inventory # 64597

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sophocles' Antigone Plus Cliff's Notes
• Publisher: J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, CA (2001)
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0892366370
• ISBN 13: 9780892366378
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Indrapramit Roy
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: Book

About this title

Synopsis

The enduring story of Antigone--the Greek princess who braved the wrath of a king and sacrificed her own life in order to honor her slain brother--is retold here for contemporary readers.
Through the words of the blind prophet Teiresias, we watch the inevitable tragedy unfold as Antigone discovers that her brother, a rebel against the rule of their uncle Creon, has been murdered and his body left unburied. Torn between duty to her uncle the king, love for her brother, and her duty to the gods, Antigone symbolizes the often tragic conflict between love and duty, honor and the law.
This modern retelling of the story, best known through Sophocles' drama, is enhanced by original illustrations in the style of ancient Greek art silk-screened on handmade paper. Truly a unique and beautiful book, Sophocles' Antigone will be a treasured addition to the libraries of those who love the arts of ancient Greece and of fine, contemporary bookmaking.

Book Description

Classical Greek drama is brought vividly to life in this series of new translations. Students are encouraged to engage with the text through detailed commentaries, including suggestions for discussion and analysis. In addition, numerous practical questions stimulate ideas on staging and encourage students to explore the play's dramatic qualities. Antigone is suitable for students of both Classical Civilisation and Drama. Useful features include full synopsis of the play, commentary alongside translation for easy reference and a comprehensive introduction to the Greek Theatre. Antigone is aimed primarily at A-level and undergraduate students in the UK, and college students in North America.