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The translation of Antigone by David Mulroy captures both the literal meaning and the poetic essence of Sophocles' original work. It employs fluid iambic pentameter for dialogue and rhyming stanzas for songs, maintaining the integrity of the Greek text while showcasing its dramatic flair. This rendition stands alongside Oedipus Rex as a significant contribution to world literature, emphasizing the timeless themes of conflict and moral dilemmas inherent in the story.
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- Title
- Antigone
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sofoklés
- Publisher
- University of Wisconsin Press
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 158
- ISBN13
- 9780299290849
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Love, Family, Classics, German Literature, School, Folklore & Mythology, Death, Mythology, Theatre Plays, Ancient History, Fate, Greece, Required Reading, Freedom, Greek Mythology, Tragedy, Despair
- Original title
- Antigone.
- Rating
- 3.6 out of 5
- Description
- The translation of Antigone by David Mulroy captures both the literal meaning and the poetic essence of Sophocles' original work. It employs fluid iambic pentameter for dialogue and rhyming stanzas for songs, maintaining the integrity of the Greek text while showcasing its dramatic flair. This rendition stands alongside Oedipus Rex as a significant contribution to world literature, emphasizing the timeless themes of conflict and moral dilemmas inherent in the story.