Listen to antigone plumptre translation by sophocles at. 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. There are three theban plays antigone, oedipus the king, and oedipus at colonus. Antigone oedipus the king electra contains three of sophocles most famous tragedies. Ive read antigone twice, once the robert fagles translation, twice in this. Oedipus rex, also known by its greek title, oedipus tyrannus ancient greek. Antigone by sophocles translated by robert fagles 1985 youtube. Robert fagles translation conveys all of sophocles lucidity and power. This particular edition was rendered by robert fagles, perhaps the best translator of the greek classics into english.
Antigone, oedipus the king, oedipus at colonus penguin classics 1st by sophocles, bernard knox, robert fagles isbn. Ruby blondell is professor of classics at the university of washington in seattle. 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. Theban royal familyantigone, oedipus the king and oedipus at colonusare among the most enduring and timeless dramas ever written. The bards quintessential love story retold in an elegantly illustrated volume that will appeal both to aficionados of shakespeares play and to readers discovering it for the first time. The three theban plays, antigone, oedipus the king and oedipus at colonus. Similar to my aeschylus readings, i picked up the robert fagles translation. She motions to her sister, ismene, who follows her cautiously toward an altar at the center of the stage.
Dec 29, 2016 radio play with lucy gutteridge and patrick stewart, from cassette 19850217. In translating the three plays by sophokles that deal with oedipus, jokasta, and their children, as well as with kreon and his family, i have tried to preserve as much of the poets meaning, both primary and ramifying, as possibleand to do so in language clear enough to have dramatic effect. 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. She allows herself to be captured after coming out of hiding when some guards try to brush off the dust, and a defiant antigone is brought to creon. Oedipus rex is in the book three theban plays along with antigone, oedipus the kingoedipus rex. Jun 16, 2014 radio play with lucy gutteridge and patrick stewart, from cassette 19850217. 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 family antigone, oedipus the king and oedipus at colonusare among the most enduring and timeless dramas ever written. But he adds that antigone s rationale would make better sense had she been able to save polynices, rather than just bury him. Antigoneoedipus the king oedipus at colonus paperback.
Plants, animals, and people are dying in great numbers. Note that in citations there should be a hanging indent. He is said to have molested the child and for that matter the curse was laid upon him and it was supposed to affect the whole generation beginning with his own son, you are doomed to perish by the hand of your own son, 2425. Oedipus rex oedipus the king full audiobook youtube. Sophocles robert fagles translator bernard knox introduction. Oedipus had sent his brotherinlaw creon to ask help of the oracle at delphi, and he returns at that moment. Includes introduction, textual note, chronology, and explanatory notes. Creon says the plague is the result of religious pollution, caused. It was the second of sophocless three theban plays to be produced. As you read, look for details that help you form impressions of oedipus as a leader. The priests of the city seek help from oedipus, their king. The oedipus plays amazonclassics edition and millions of other books are available for instant access.
Preliminary background information 1 before undertaking the play, be sure to read bernard knoxs illuminating essay greece and the theater the general introduction to the penguin classics edition. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Antigone, oedipus the king, oedipus at colonus sophocles. 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.
Enter antigone, slipping through the central doors of the palace. Antigone 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. Sophocles i contains the plays antigone, translated by elizabeth wyckoff. Fagles was best known for his versions of the iliad 1990, the odyssey 1996 and the aeneid 2006. 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. Towering over the rest of greek tragedy, the three plays that tell the story of the fated theban royal.
Listen to oedipus the king by nicholas rudall, sophocles at. Oedipus rex robert fagles pdf portions of this new version of oedipus the king appeared originally in. Lines 9701034 cliffsnotes study guides book summaries. Oedipus the king sophocles translated by robert fagles focus a terrible plague has struck the city of thebes. The three plays antigone, oedipus the king, and oedipus at colonusare not strictly a trilogy, but all are based on the theban myths that were old even in sophocles time. Sophocles, the three theban plays, translated by robert fagles. Robert fagles my own flesh and blooddear sister, dear ismene highlights the physicality of the kinship antigone asserts with ismene at the price of. Towering over the rest of greek tragedy, these three plays are among the most enduring and timeless dramas ever written. The three theban plays sophocles translated by robert. Towering over the rest of greek tragedy, the three plays that tell the story of the fated theban. The heroic greek dramas that have moved theatergoers and readers since the fifth century b. One of the first and greatest of all greek tragedies, harry lennix stars as oedipus, the king who unwittingly kills his father and marries his mother. Mar 29, 2011 antigones speeches are literally the first declaration of universal human rights in western history.
Oedipus the king antigone electra ajax trachinian women philoctetes oedipus at colonus the greatest of the greek tragedians, sophocles wrote over 120 plays, surpassing his older contemporary. Oedipus rex is in the book three theban plays along with antigone, oedipus the kingoedipus rex, and oedipus at colonus. 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. Antigone, oedipus the king, oedipus at colonus by robert translator sophocles. Antigone goes to the battlefield in front of thebes, pouring sand over polyneices body and performing burial rites. She clashes with creon, the king of thebes, over what constitutes justice. I have so far only read oedipus the king and the introduction to the play by bernard knox.
Oedipus rex robert fagles pdf oedipus rex robert fagles pdf download. He had been invited by king pelops to train his son in chariot racing. Oedipus had sent his brotherinlaw creon to ask help of the oracle at delphi. The three theban plays sophocles translated by robert fagles with. Oedipus the king text fagles translation to print or download this file, click the link below. Oedipuss daughter antigone deliberately breaks the laws of thebes when she buries her brothers body and is sentenced to death. Robert fagles s authoritative and acclaimed translation conveys all of. Fagles and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Antigone s heroic resistance to creons petty, capricious, and unbending law has a neverending relevance even in the third millennium ce. Creon is led away by his citizens, lamenting, wishing for the release from suffering that only death can give him. Oedipus the king often known by the latin title oedipus rex is an athenian tragedy by sophocles that was first performed c. Kitto translator this volume contains three masterpieces by the greek playwright sophocles, widely regarded since antiquity as the greatest of all the tragic poets. 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. The three theban plays sophocles translated by robert fagles with notes on the translation.
Antigone, oedipus the king, oedipus at colonus robert fagles tr. Jan 01, 2003 one of the first and greatest of all greek tragedies, harry lennix stars as oedipus, the king who unwittingly kills his father and marries his mother. Listen to oedipus the king by nicholas rudall, sophocles. In translating the three plays by sophokles that deal with oedipus, jokasta, and their children, as well as with kreon and his family, i have tried to preserve as much of the poets meaning, both primary and. Oedipus rex oedipus the king by sophocles on free audio. Oedipus the king text fagles translation hcc learning web. Robert fagless authoritative and acclaimed translation conveys all of sophocless lucidity and power. Radio play with lucy gutteridge and patrick stewart, from cassette 19850217.
The vivid translations, which combine elegance and modernity, are remarkable for their lucidity and. She allows herself to be captured after coming out of hiding when some. 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. 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. Antigone oedipus the king electra, sophocles, edith hall editor, h. Collected here are antigone, oedipus the king and oedipus at colonus, in a translation by robert fagles which retains all of sophocles. She has published widely on greek literature and philosophy, and the reception of myth in popular culture. Despite sophocles conceptual writing style, the robert fagles version of antigone is a modern english edition that can be understood by 9th. Oedipus the king, oedipus at colonus, antigone brook writers. It strikes the right tone and is abolutely my goto version of this fantastic play. Antigone, oedipusthe king, oedipus at colonus sophocles isbn 0140444254 manual entry 1 copy separate the theban plays sophokles manual entry 1 copy separate sophocles. 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, oedipusthe king, oedipus at colonus sophocles isbn 0140444254 manual entry 1 copy separate the theban plays sophokles manual entry 1 copy separate. Kitto translator this volume contains three masterpieces by the greek playwright sophocles, widely regarded since antiquity as the.
Antigone by sophocles translated by robert fagles 1985. A priest and the chorus of thebans arrive at the palace to call upon their king, oedipus, to aid them with the plague. 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. Theyre placed before the plays they discuss there are also endnotes at the back of the book.
The body of polynices, antigone s brother, has been ordered to remain unburied by creon, the new king of thebes. The story of antigone focuses on the role of the ruler in a city, providing a model for all of the bad qualities that a king should not have. It is known by a variety of titles the most common being oedipus rex. Towering over the rest of greek tragedy, the three plays that tell the story of the fated theban royal family. Ismene, my dear sister whose father was my father grene stresses the notion of the sisters.
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