| Antigone: Sophocles Contributor(s): Sophocles (Author), Williams, Roy (Adapted by) |
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ISBN: 1474228763 ISBN-13: 9781474228763 Publisher: Methuen Drama OUR PRICE: $15.15 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Drama | Anthologies (multiple Authors) - Drama | Ancient & Classical - Literary Criticism | Drama |
| Dewey: 882.01 |
| LCCN: 2014495272 |
| Lexile Measure: 1090 |
| Series: Modern Plays |
| Physical Information: 0.21" H x 5.06" W x 7.81" (0.23 lbs) 104 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Greece - Cultural Region - Russia - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 43275 Reading Level: 5.2 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: When Creon refuses to bury the body of Antigone's unruly brother, Antigone's anger quickly turns to defiance. Creon condemns her to a torturous death: she's to be buried alive. Acclaimed playwright Roy Williams takes Sophocles' play and, by placing it into a contemporary setting, brings this classic tale vividly to life. A timeless story about loyalty and truth, about how we make meaning out of life and death, and what in the end really does matter. Roy Williams's adaptation of Antigone received its world premiere on 19 September at Derby Theatre, in a co-production between Pilot Theatre, Derby Theatre and Theatre Royal, Stratford East, before going on a national tour. |
Contributor Bio(s): Sophocles: - Sophocles (est. 497-406 B.C.E.) was a celebrated Greek playwright who won more drama competitions than Aeschylus and Euripides combined. He is known for his advancements in character development and for adding a third character to his plays, relying less on the chorus. Though he wrote over 120 plays, only seven remain today, the most famous of which are Oedipus Rex and Antigone. |