Sophocles: Antigone (Cambridge Translations from Greek Drama)
Cambridge University Press, 1/9/2003
EAN 9780521010733, ISBN10: 052101073X
Paperback, 126 pages, 19 x 12.7 x 0.6 cm
Language: English
Originally published in Ancient_greek, translated by David Franklin, John Harrison
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.