Sophocles: Antigone

Treating ancient plays as living drama.

Sophocles (Author), David Franklin (Edited and translated by), John Harrison (Edited and translated by), P. E. Easterling (Introduction by)

9780521010733, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 9 January 2003

126 pages
19.9 x 13 x 0.8 cm, 0.162 kg

Treating ancient plays as living drama. 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.

Preface
Background to the story
Map of ancient Greece
List of characters
Antigone: translation and commentary
Synopsis of the play
Guide to pronunciation of names
Introduction to the Greek theatre
Time line
Index.

Subject Areas: Educational: Languages other than English [YQF]