Antigone an english version by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald person represented antigone ismene eurydice creon haimon teiresias a sentry a messenger chorus scene. Sophocles 497 bc406 bc, aeschylus, and euripides formed a trio of ancient greek tragedians whose works represent the foundation of the western tradition of classic. Antigone, by sophocles full audiobook the audiopedia. It is chronologically the third of the three theban plays but was written first. Robert fagles translation conveys all of sophocles lucidity and power. I have so far only read oedipus the king and the introduction to the play by bernard knox. Rather than become sidetracked with the issues of the time, antigone remains. By sophocles citystate of athens, presentday greece translated from the greek by robert fagles characters antigone daughter of oedipus and jocasta ismene sister of antigone a chorus of old theban citizens and their leader creon king of thebes, uncle of antigone and ismene a sentry haemon son of. She has published widely on greek literature and philosophy, and the reception of myth in popular culture. As you read, look for details that help you form impressions of oedipus as a leader.
A platform extends the length of the facade, and from this platform. Enjoy the classic story of antigone narrated to perfection. Plants, animals, and people are dying in great numbers. Robert fagles my own flesh and blooddear sister, dear.
The heroic greek dramas that have moved theatergoers and readers since the fifth century b. The three theban plays ebook by sophocles rakuten kobo. Sophocles 497 bce 406 bce, translated by francis storr 1839 1919 this is the final installment in sophocless theban plays, following oedipus rex and oedipus at colonus. Mar 29, 2011 the other way antigone still speaks to us is, of course, ideology. The body of polynices, antigone s brother, has been ordered to remain unburied by creon, the new king of thebes. Towering over the rest of greek tragedy, the three plays that tell the story of the fated theban royal family antigone, oedipus the king and oedipus at colonusare among the most enduring and timeless dramas ever written. Her books include the play of character in platos dialog. Towering over the rest of greek tragedy, the three plays that tell the story of the fated theban royal familyantigone, oedipus the king and oedipus at colonusare among the most enduring and timeless dramas ever written. Oedipus the king text fagles translation to print or download this file, click the link below. Radio play with lucy gutteridge and patrick stewart, from cassette 19850217. Skip to main content this banner text can have markup.
Towering over the rest of greek tragedy, these three plays are among the most enduring and timeless dramas ever written. A summary of antigone, lines 1416 in sophocless the oedipus plays. But he adds that antigone s rationale would make better sense had she been able to save polynices, rather than just bury him. The priests of the city seek help from oedipus, their king. In 1977, antigone was translated into papiamento for an aruban production by director burny every together with. Antigone by sophocles translated by robert fagles 1985 youtube. Antigone by sophocles, translated by robert faglescreon is played by patrick stewartthe third of the theban playsmusic specially composed by christos. Antigones speeches are literally the first declaration of universal human rights in western history. It was the second of sophocless three theban plays to be produced, but it comes first in the internal chronology, followed by oedipus at colonus and then antigone. Antigone audiobook by sophocles, george young translator. Translator robert fagles traces the logic antigone uses to the histories of herodotus, in a story of a persian woman who saves her brother rather than her husband or children. First printing thus of this fagles translation of the noted epic, near fine black cloth hardcover shows some mild shelf and trace wear, else tight and clean, in a near fine dust jacket price at flap that shows a few runs spots at edges. Translated by robert fagles focus a terrible plague has struck the city of thebes.
By sophocles citystate of athens, presentday greece translated from the greek by robert fagles characters antigone daughter of oedipus and jocasta ismene sister of antigone a chorus of old theban citizens and their leader creon king of thebes, uncle of antigone and ismene a sentry haemon son of creon and eurydice. Mar 11, 2020 this penguin classics edition is translated by robert fagles with introductions and notes by bernard knox. Antigones heroic resistance to creons petty, capricious, and unbending law has a neverending relevance even in the third millennium ce. Jan 01, 2017 a powerful artistic protest against tyranny, antigone has been translated and adapted dozens of times, applied over and over through the centuries to current forms of the oppression so common to human experience. Antigone, oedipus the king, oedipus at colonus sophocles. It was commonly thought that he lived on chios, an isl. His voyage will take him through stormy seas, entangle him in a tragic love affair, and lure him into the world. Antigone, daughter of jocasta and oedipus, faces great challenges when she must arrange a formal burial for her brother, polynices. Antigone is a tragedy by sophocles written in or before 441 bce. By sophocles citystate of athens, presentday greece translated from the greek by robert fagles. Listen to antigone plumptre translation by sophocles at. Antigone oedipus the king oedipus at colonus kindle edition by robert fagles, sophocles, bernard knox. Im going now 80 to make a burial mound for my dear brother. Sophocles, the three theban plays, translated by robert fagles.
Collected here are antigone, oedipus the king and oedipus at colonus, in a translation by robert fagles which retains all of sophocles lucidity and power. The ancients believed it was a bard called homer, although they disagreed about biographical details. Ismene, my dear sister whose father was my father grene stresses the notion of the sisters. Robert fagles my own flesh and blooddear sister, dear ismene highlights the physicality of the kinship antigone asserts with ismene at the price of abandoning the greek. The identity of the composer of the odyssey and the iliad is a matter of some speculation. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of the oedipus plays and what it means. Antigone by sophocles translated by robert fagles 1985 duration. Bernard macgregor walker knox oedipus in exile, searching for his identity and achieving immortality. This particular edition was rendered by robert fagles, perhaps the best translator of the greek classics into english. Oedipus the king text fagles translation hcc learning web. Oedipus the king often known by the latin title oedipus rex is an athenian tragedy by sophocles that was first performed c. Ismene make sure you dont reveal to anyone what you intend. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
The three theban plays, antigone, oedipus the king and oedipus at colonus. Translated by robert fagles from antigone, a tragedy written just before or in 441 bc by sophocles. Ismene highlights the physicality of the kinship antigone asserts with ismene at the price of. Antigone by sophocles translated by robert fagles 1985. Oedipus in exile, searching for his identity and achieving immortality. Oedipuss daughter antigone deliberately breaks the laws of thebes when she buries her brothers body and is sentenced to death. Originally produced in paris during the nazi occupation, anouilhs antigone was seen by the french as theatre resistance and by germans as an affirmation of authority. This rendition of antigone by sophocles is of the highestcaliber audio. Ruby blondell is professor of classics at the university of washington in seattle. Robert fagles s authoritative and acclaimed translation conveys all of. Translated by robert fagles, introductions and notes by bernard knox published by viking press, new york 1982 isbn 10. Robert fagless authoritative and acclaimed translation conveys all of sophocless lucidity and power. Fagles is the best translation for my money, both for culturally authenticity and for readability, whether you are in tenth grade or graduate school or no school. It strikes the right tone and is abolutely my goto version of this fantastic play.