| Sophocles: Antigone Contributor(s): Sophocles (Author), Franklin, David (Editor), Franklin, David (Translator) |
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ISBN: 052101073X ISBN-13: 9780521010733 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $17.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2003 Annotation: Cambridge Translations from Greek Drama aims to eliminate the boundary between Classics students and drama students. Sophocles: Antigone is the fifth title in the series, and is aimed at A-level students in the UK and college students in North America.Features of the book include a full commentary running alongside the translation with questions to encourage discussion, notes on pronunciation and a plot synopsis. Background information to the story is also provided. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Drama | Ancient & Classical |
| Dewey: 882.01 |
| LCCN: 2007310008 |
| Series: Cambridge Translations from Greek Drama |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 4.9" W x 7.7" (0.35 lbs) 126 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
