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Antigone by sophocles translated by robert fagles 1985 youtube. The heroic greek dramas that have moved theatergoers and readers since the fifth century b. Other tv adaptations of antigone have starred irene worth 1949 and dorothy tutin 1959, both broadcast by the bbc. Antigone at the barbican was a 2015 filmedfortv version of a production at the barbican directed by ivo van hove. His first published translation was of the greek poet bacchylides 1961, which was followed by versions of the oresteia by aeschylus and the plays, antigone, oedipus the king and oedipus at colonus by sophocles. Abhorred, dishonored, selfconvinced of sin, blinded, himself his executioner. Robert fagles my own flesh and blooddear sister, dear. Sophocles makes it clear in the ode on man that weaving together fagles translation, 409 of divine and human laws is the key to a flourishing city. Myatts essay antigone a new translation, antigone is a drama about two different personalities antigone and creon both of whom are selfwilled. Antigone is aimed primarily at alevel and undergraduate students pdf in the uk, and college students in north america. Mar 11, 2020 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. Translated by robert fagles, with an introduction and notes by bernard knox penguin, 1997. Antigone oedipus the king oedipus at colonus kindle edition by robert fagles, sophocles, bernard knox. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page information wikidata item cite this page.

Sophocles was a religious conservative and was a member of several cults. Aug 04, 2015 pages about oedipus the king by sophocles. 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. It is chronologically the third of the three theban plays but was written first. This was the case in antigone, a play written by sophocles, during which antigone and creon battle a philosophical war dealing with the controversy of the greek ideals. At the same time, it is in some ways the most interesting. Dec 29, 2016 radio play with lucy gutteridge and patrick stewart, from cassette 19850217. But he adds that antigone s rationale would make better sense had she been able to save polynices, rather than just bury him. Sophocles influence extends beyond literature to philosophy and psychology. Hegels dia lectic and view of tragic conflict are inseparable from his understanding of antigone. Translated by robert fagles from antigone, a tragedy written just before or in 441 bc by sophocles. Think of his motherwife ill sorted names done by a noose herself had twined to death. 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. Sophocles the three theban plays antigone, oedipus.

For example in antigone the clash between creon and antigone can be seen as symbolic of the many cultural clashes going on in athens at the time. Ive read antigone twice, once the robert fagles translation, twice in this. The protagonist antigone, is the daughter of king oedipus edipus and jocasta. A sample paper is provided on pages 4049 of this handout.

Here, sophocles is rather fonder of high melodrama, of literary allusions some now lost on us, of people going around shouting a lot, and of long and flowery speeches. Antigone thus far with regards to the ebook we now have sophocles. 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. Sophocles the theban plays penguin classics pdf file. Antigone by sophocles translated by robert fagles 1985 antigone by sophocles full audiobook unabridged full length by kltr books 363 views books antigone audio files. I how, like clinging ivy, the growth of stone subdued her. And last, our hapless brethren in one day, both in a mutual destiny involved, selfslaughtered, both the slayer and the slain. She is willing to face the capital punishment that has been decreed by her uncle creon, the new king, as the penalty for anyone burying her brother polyneices. Welcome to the litcharts study guide on sophocles s antigone.

It would appear, at first blush, that antigone acted out of a sense of duty, first toward the gods and second toward 4 s. Oct 31, 2014 antigone by sophocles translated by robert fagles 1985 antigone by sophocles full audiobook unabridged full length by kltr books 363 views books antigone audio files. Created by the original team behind sparknotes, litcharts are the worlds best literature guides. And last, our hapless brethren in one day, both in a mutual destiny involved, selfslaughtered, both. Antigone antegonee which was penned in 441 bc is a short play by the famous greek playwright sophocles 497406 bc. Probably the most prominent athenian culture clash we see in antigone is the laws of the state vs. By sophocles citystate of athens, presentday greece. Three tragedies oedipus the king, oedipus at colonus. Focus on one or several of the key concepts and questions on pages to. Antigone by sophocles, translated by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald selected scenes by april cole characters. The three occult books pdf theban plays sophocles translated by robert fagles with.

The most important issue aroused by reading the antigone, thus, it seems to me, is not religion and politics, but the type of politics. Ismene make sure you dont reveal to anyone what you intend. Yearlong ive haunched here on this palace roof, yearlong been the allfours watchdog of the atreids, learning by rote the slow dance of the stars, spectator of the brilliance in black skies that brings to men their winters and their suns. Ioana tutu the motivation of antigone 73 the motivation of. Dec 10, 2016 antigone by sophocles translated by robert fagles 1985 duration. Sophocles antigone greek and latin texts with facing. Mar 29, 2011 antigone, naturally, is the most immature of the plays, even to an unstudied eye. The internet classics archive antigone by sophocles. Antigone by sophocles animated play summary duration. Storr translation 1912 for the loeb classical library. Greek civilization upheld strong values and rules that were designed to enforce orderly behavior among its people. Radio play with lucy gutteridge and patrick stewart, from cassette 19850217.

Antigone is the daughter of oedipus, the former king of thebes. The transmission of the text 66 a note on the text and critical apparatus 6g antigone 7 1 commentary ilg. Introduction sophocles sophocles was born at colonus, a small village just to the northwest of athens, in 4965 bc. Sophocles taught his antigone to a chorus of fifteen young men for the contest in tragedy. A commentary based on the english translation of robert fagles. In antigone by sophocles, a famous ancient greek tragedian, the main character, antigone, demonstrates a prohibited action in a strict, maledominated society. As you read, look for details that help you form impressions of oedipus as a leader. Whenever possible, we have used the same english word or phrase for the greek so that verbal patterns and reminiscences may be traced throughout the play. It is the third and the shortest play of the theban trilogy. But he adds that antigones rationale would make better sense had she been able to save polynices, rather than just bury him.

Antigone is a tragedy written by sophocles in the year 441 bce and is a play about the aftermath of a civil war in which the two sons of oedipus, eteocles and polyneices, kill each other, where. Antigone by sophocles translated by robert fagles 1985. Aeschylus, agamemnon guard the gods relieve my watch. The three theban plays sophocles translated by robert fagles with notes on the translation. Oedipus oedipus unwittingly killed his father, laios, and married his own mother, iocaste. Fagles new version of virgils epic delicately melds the stately rhythms of the. Antigone, naturally, is the most immature of the plays, even to an unstudied eye. To print or download this file, click the link below. It may only be used on or associated in any way with an electronic work by people who agree to be bound by the terms of this agreement.

A concise biography of sophocles plus historical and literary context for antigone. Sophocles the three theban plays antigone, oedipus the king, oedipus at colonus. Storr, ba formerly scholar of trinity college, cambridge from the loeb library edition originally published by harvard university press, cambridge, ma and william heinemann ltd, london first published in 1912 argument antigone, daughter of oedipus, the late king of thebes, in. Antigone, daughter of oedipus ismene, daughter of oedipus creon, king of thebes, uncle of antigone and ismene haemon, creons son, engaged to antigone eurydice, wife of creon tiresias, a blind prophet chorus, 15 elders of thebes. Plants, animals, and people are dying in great numbers. Antigone is a tragedy by sophocles written in or before 441 bce. A companion to the penguin translation of robert fagles. Sophocles robert fagles translator bernard knox introduction. Antigone by sophocles translated by robert fagles 1985 duration. Im going now 80 to make a burial mound for my dear brother. But antigone is not a modern text and was not composed with a modern audience in mind. Sophocles translated by robert fagles focus a terrible plague has struck the city of thebes. Robert fagless authoritative and acclaimed translation conveys all of sophocless lucidity and power. The three theban plays sophocles translated by robert fagles with.