Antigone, daughter of oedipus ismene, daughter of oedipus creon, king of thebes, uncle. Harcourt, brace, 1939 antigone greek mythology 95 pages. Oedipus rex an english version by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald prologue oedipus, suppliants, priest, creon 3 parados chorus 10. Antigone, oedipus the king, oedipus at colonus by robert translator sophocles. Antigone, daughter of oedipus ismene, daughter of oedipus prologue the scene. Oedipus rex translated by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald.
Taken from the english version by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald. Sophocles and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It was the second of sophocless three theban plays to be produced. Oedipus rex, oedipus at colonus, antigone by fitts, dudley. Essay on oedipus rex 4397 in sophocles oedipus rex, the theme of irony plays an important part through the play. Edition first edition imprint new york, harcourt, brace and company c1939 physical description. For instance, i read antigone in about forty minutes, and im a slow reader. This version of sophocless oedipus trilogyoedipus rex, oedipus at colonus, and antigone is a great edition for students and seasoned classicists alike. An english version by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald antigone ismene eurydice creon haimon teiresias a sentry a messenger chorus. 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. At the opening of oedipus at colonus, 20 years have passed, during which oedipus has wandered in exile with his. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. A platform extends the length of the facade, and from this platform. The oedipus plays are plays by sophocles that were first performed in 429 bc.
The oedipus cycle is made up of three plays by sophocles. The internet classics archive antigone by sophocles. 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. Antigone vs creon as tragic hero in sophocless antigone. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Fitts is the subject of richard wilburs poem for dudley. One of the preeminent twentieth century scholars of greek literature, his english translations of the ancient greek classics are much praised for their accessibility and their appeal to contemporary readers. Dudley fitts 19031968, a renowned poet, critic and translator, authored and translated over 20 books. Read a plot overview of the entire play or a scene by scene summary and analysis. An english version by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald. I cannot remember at this moment what motivated me to read or reread these. After college, he started to translate greek poetry to keep up his skills. Dudley fitts has 25 books on goodreads with 78719 ratings. One of the preeminent twentieth century scholars of greek literature, his english.
They were published and soon earned him the reputation as one of the best greek translators in english. Antigone sound recording translated by dudley fitts and robert. For readers, actors, students, teachers, and theatrical directors, this new translation of one of the greatest plays in the history of the western world provides the best combination of contemporary, powerful language, along with superb background and notes on meaning, interpretation, and ancient beliefs, attitudes, and contexts. Antigone goes to the battlefield in front of thebes, pouring sand over polyneices body and performing burial rites. Wyckoffs my sister, my ismene and dudley fitts and robert fitzgeralds ismene, a dear sister further diminish the urgency perceptible in the words of kinship. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Oedipus rex, oedipus at colonus, antigone by sophocles.
The translations by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald are modern while still being poetic, and complete while still being very, very fastpaced. Oedipus the king often known by the latin title oedipus rex is an athenian tragedy by sophocles that was first performed c. He wanted to entertain and educate his audience, for these had been the duties of poets. Fitzgerald breaks down the play to scenes, which i likeeven though these are short plays, i find fagles nobreak translation rather tiresome. After college, he started to translate greek poetry to. The antigone of sophocles sophocles, dudley fitts, robert fitzgerald on.
She allows herself to be captured after coming out of hiding when some. For an introductory lecture on oedipus the king, please use the following link. Harcourt, brace and company, 1939 antigone greek mythology 95 pages. Robert fitzgerald 1910 1985 was born in springfield, illinois, and attended harvard university, where he received an excellent education in the classics. Sophocles taught his antigone to a chorus of fifteen young men for the contest in tragedy. Antigone sound recording translated by dudley fitts and. Antigone by sophocles, translated by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald selected scenes by april cole characters. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition.
I how, like clinging ivy, the growth of stone subdued her. This rendition of antigone by sophocles is of the highestcaliber audio. The translations by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald are modern while still being poetic, and. A summary of antigone, lines 1416 in sophocless the oedipus plays. Use the following strategies to help you understand antigone. This time around i chose to listen to these theban plays as an audiobook, with a.
Were you aware of the proclamation that forbade anyone from. Antigone is one of the great greek tragedies, and this reimagining by jean anouilh is excellent historically known during ww2 as a performance which fuelled the french resistance through the strongwilled antigone and the nazi occupiers through the role of the king and the plays notions of obedience to societys laws. The webs source of information for ancient history. Sophocles the oedipus cycle by dudley fitts translator. Oedipus rex, oedipus at colonus, antigone paperback aug. This version of sophocless oedipus trilogyoedipus rex, oedipus at colonus, and antigoneis a great edition for students and seasoned classicists alike. Kinship is emphasized in andrew browns sisters, closest of kindred, ismenes self and in richard emil brauns ismene. This is an audio summary of sophocles, the oedipus cycle. Antigone an english version by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald person represented antigone ismene eurydice creon haimon teiresias a sentry a messenger chorus scene. Oedipus rex an english version by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald prologue oedipus, suppliants, priest, creon 3 parados chorus 10 scene i oedipus, chorus, teiresias 12 ode i chorus 25 scene ii creon, chorus, oedipus, jocasta 27 ode ii chorus 45 scene iii jocasta, messenger, oedipus, chorus 47 ode iiichorus 58. Enjoy the classic story of antigone narrated to perfection. With robert fitzgerald, a former student of his at the. Fagles and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Quotes from an english version of antigone by sophocles by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald learn with flashcards, games, and more for free.
By sophocles city state of athens, presentday greece translated from the greek by robert fagles characters antigone daughter of oedipus and jocasta ismene sister of. Antigone an english version by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald. Oedipus rex, oedipus at colonus, antigone by sophocles, dudley fitts, robert fitzgerald. Oedipus rex translation by dudley fitts robert fitzgerald. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of the oedipus plays and what it means. Quotes taken from harcourt dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald translation. As a translator, fitts is best known for his colloquial english versions of classical texts. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Antigone sound recording translated by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald sophocles. Antigone, daughter of jocasta and oedipus, faces great challenges when she must arrange a formal burial for her brother, polynices. With robert fitzgerald, a former student of his at the choate school, fitts translated euripidess alcestis 1936 and sophocless antigone 1939 and oedipus rex 1948. Antigone an english version by dudley fitts and robert.
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