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Antigonick
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An illustrated new translation of Sophokles’ Antigone.
Anne Carson has published translations of the ancient Greek poets Sappho, Simonides, Aiskhylos, Sophokles and Euripides. Antigonick is her seminal work. Sophokles’ luminous and disturbing tragedy is here given an entirely fresh language and presentation. This paperback edition includes a new preface by the author, “Dear Antigone.”Download the free Fable app
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“Antigone: I am born for love not hatred
Kreon: I will not be worsted by a woman
This isn’t quite a translation, but rather a fragmented (and sometimes incomprehensibly dream-like) retelling of the Greek tragedy, by someone who deeply understands the source material. It’s playful and irreverent, but Anne Carson captures the emotion and irony in the original text and puts them front and center. It’s also very funny. I haven’t read anything quite like it. The language is modern and the writing breaks the fourth wall, which makes this story of civil disobedience feel even more relevant given current events.
I recommend reading this alongside a more traditional translation (free pdfs abound online) to appreciate what Carson is doing. Part of the joy of this version is seeing what fragments of the original stood out to her, and what she feels the original play has to say on authority, mindless obedience, and how the illusion of time gives us a false sense of security as rights and liberties disappear.”
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