Antigone : a new translation, contexts, criticism
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Antigone : a new translation, contexts, criticism
（Norton critical editions）
W.W. Norton, c2023
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Antigone
Αντιγονη
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Chronology: p. 133-134
Bibliography: p. 135-136
"100 years"--Spine
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This Norton Critical Edition includes:
* Sheila Murnaghan's celebrated new translation of Sophocles' famed Greek tragedy depicting the deadly conflict between Antigone-daughter of Oedipus-and her uncle Creon, the unyielding new ruler of Thebes.
* A full introduction exploring the themes and performance history of the play, a detailed note on the translation, and explanatory annotations by Sheila Murnaghan.
* In "Contexts," ancient sources translated by Sheila Murnaghan that provide cultural backgrounds and are accompanied by modern perspectives.
* In "Criticism," essays on the themes of the play, including perspectives on gender relations, Athenian political institutions, and the legacy of the play in modern adaptations.
* A chronology and a selected bibliography.
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