The Antigone of Sophocles: An adaptation for modern audiences

by Robert Bethune and Sophocles

Book Overview

A battle of two rights. Kreon, a man, a ruler, responsible for a city, champion of the law of man. Antigone, a woman, a sister, responsible for the soul of her dead brothers, champion of the law of god. Two harsh, determined, unyielding spirits, but only one can prevail. A drama, 2500 years old, still fresh as ever.Here is an adaptation of the ancient tragedy that brings the clarity of Sophocles' moral vision vividly to life for today's audiences...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1933311754
• ISBN13: 9781933311753
• Release Date: February 2011
• Publisher: Freshwater Seas
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 10.0"