Sophocles: Antigone

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

• ISBN13: 9780521010733
• ISBN10: 052101073X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-03-24
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

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, which include 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.

Table of Contents

Preface	vi
Background to the story of Antigone	vii
Map of Ancient Greece	ix
List of characters	1	(1)
Commentary and translation	2	(102)
Synopsis of the play	104	(5)
Pronunciation of names	109	(1)
Introduction to the Greek Theatre	110	(4)
Time line	114	(1)
Index	115