Antigone (Focus Classical Library): Sophocles

Antigone (Focus Classical Library)

by Sophocles

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1978 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	124 pages

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About the Book

This focus Classical Library edition of Sophocles' "Antigone" contains a new , notes, and a running glossary by Professor Nicholas D. Smith of the University of Calgary. It provides a thorough and accessible guide to the play, with special attention to its historical and cultural context, its language and structure, and its continuing relevance to contemporary audiences. This edition is also distinguished by its handsome, user-friendly design.

Product Details

• Publisher: Focus Publishing
• Publication Date: 2004
• -10: 0801893974
• -13: 9780801893974
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Language: English
• Pages: 112
• Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 inches
• Weight: 5 ounces

Review

This Focus Classical Library edition of Sophocles' "Antigone" is an excellent resource for students and scholars of Greek tragedy. Professor Smith's provides a comprehensive overview of the play's historical and cultural context, its language and structure, and its continuing relevance to contemporary audiences. The notes are clear and concise, and the running glossary is a helpful tool for students who are unfamiliar with Greek mythology and terminology. This edition is also distinguished by its handsome, user-friendly design, which makes it a pleasure to read.

In the play, Antigone defies the orders of King Creon and buries her brother, Polyneices, who has been killed in battle against his own city. Creon's edict forbidding the burial of Polyneices stems from his belief that Polyneices was a traitor to Thebes. However, Antigone believes that she has a duty to bury her brother, even if it means breaking the law. This conflict between personal and political duty is at the heart of the play.

Antigone's decision to bury her brother is a courageous act of defiance. She knows that she will be punished for her actions, but she is willing to sacrifice herself for what she believes is right. Antigone's story is a reminder of the importance of following one's conscience, even when it means going against the grain.

This Focus Classical Library edition of Sophocles' "Antigone" is a valuable resource for students and scholars of Greek tragedy. It provides a comprehensive overview of the play's historical and cultural context, its language and structure, and its continuing relevance to contemporary audiences. This edition is also distinguished by its handsome, user-friendly design, which makes it a pleasure to read.

Antigone is a powerful and moving play that explores the timeless themes of duty, honor, justice, family, love, and death. This Focus Classical Library edition of the play is an excellent resource for students and scholars of Greek tragedy. It provides a comprehensive overview of the play's historical and cultural context, its language and structure, and its continuing relevance to contemporary audiences. This edition is also distinguished by its handsome, user-friendly design, which makes it a pleasure to read.

Antigone (Focus Classical Library)

by Sophocles

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1978 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	124 pages

FREE