Antigone

A Norton Critical Edition

First Edition

15 March 2023

Territory Rights — Worldwide.

Sophocles (Author), Sheila Murnaghan (Editor)

Description

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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