Antigone in Ireland
Sophocles
(Author)
Rebecca Cecilia Kidwell
(Adapted by)
Description
A modern adaptation of this classic Greek tragedy. Polyneices is denied a proper burial in the Southern Irish countryside because it's against Roman Catholic canon law according to Creon. However, Antigone is determined that her brother's passing will be commemorated with dignity despite the consequences for herself. Modern language and Biblical text dares the characters and audience to balance love, mercy, justice, honor, and truth.
Product Details
Price
$8.00
Publisher
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Publish Date
June 21, 2016
Pages
50
Dimensions
6.0 X 0.12 X 9.0 inches | 0.19 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781533530011
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About the Author
Sophocles (496-406 BC) was one of the three great tragic playwrights of ancient Greece; he wrote 123 plays during a career of 60 years and was still writing at the age of 90. Only seven tragedies survive, of which the most famous is Oedipus Rex.
