Storr translation 1912 for the loeb classical library. Antigone was performed sometime around the year 441 b. The antigone is an ancient greek tragedy, written and performed in a specific cultural and historical context in classical athens. Antigone jean anouilh page 16 old lady with the knitting, next to the old nurse who brought up the two girls. Oedipus, king of thebes, unknowingly married his mother jocasta, and had four children, antigone, ismene, polynices and eteocles. Free download or read online antigone pdf epub book.
The first edition of this novel was published in 1944, and was written by jean anouilh. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 72 pages and is available in paperback format. This study guide and infographic for jean anouilhs antigone offer summary and analysis on themes, symbols, and other literary devices found in the text. Introduction sophocles sophocles was born at colonus, a small village just to the northwest of athens, in 4965 bc. Antigone study guide from litcharts the creators of. Anouilhs antigone is, on the surface, set in ancient greece in the palace at thebes. In english, it is often distinguished from its antecedent by being pronounced similarly to its original french form tin, approximately onteegone. Antigone premiered in paris in 1944, but anouilh had written his tale of lone rebellion against the state two years earlier, inspired by an act of resistance during pariss occupation by the. A searing tale of love, power, and the greater good from ancient greece. Comparing sophocles antigone and jean anouilhs antigone. Antigone adapted by lewis galantiere from the play by jean anouilh reimagined for 5 actors by christopher scott dramatis personae. Anouilh redefines tragedy by removing the conventional tragic show more content sophocles 220. In the twentieth century, jean anouilh takes sophocles drama, strips it down to its core, and weaves an entirely different version of the story. Antigone jean anouilh bnfa, bibliotheque numerique.
According to the most popular version of the story, after the death of oedipus, eteocles and polynices ascended to the throne and would take turns reigning over thebes. Chorus nurse antigone ismene messenger haemon the guard creon the royal palace in thebes. Oedipus daughter defies her uncle in insisting on a proper burial for her brothers, whom he killed in order to take the throne, in sophocles tragedy. By sophocles citystate of athens, presentday greece translated from the greek by robert fagles characters antigone daughter of oedipus and jocasta ismene sister of antigone a chorus of old theban citizens and their leader creon king of thebes, uncle of antigone and ismene a sentry haemon son of creon and eurydice. Although it was written before sophocles other two theban plays, chronologically it comes after the stories in oedipus the king and oedipus at colonus, and it picks up where aeschylus play seven against thebes ends. The play depicts an authoritarian regime which mirrors the predicament of the french people of the time. Anouilh has created a fascinating version of antigone, but not one that i prefer to sophocles. Apres sophocle, jean anouilh reprend le mythe dantigone. Antigone is a tragedy by the ancient greek playwright sophocles, written around 442 bce. Enraged by her proud defiance and his inability to sway her, creon seizes antigone and twists her to his side. The first edition of the novel was published in 1944, and was written by jean anouilh. Jean anouilhs many plays exemplified by antigone 1944. Antigone, an adaptation of sophocless classic produced in the context of the antifascist french resistance, is anouilhs most oftenproduced work today.
Antigone sophocles antigone a new translation by dw myatt first published 1990 this edition first published 1994 dw myatt 1990, 1994 preface the main aim of the present translation is to provide an accurate and poetic rendering in a style suitable for both reading and dramatic performance. Jean anouilhs play antigone is a tragedy inspired by greek mythology and the play of the same name by sophocles. Find a summary of this and each chapter of antigone. Teaching the antigone in wisconsin a resource guide by kerry lefebvre introduction and overview. Pdf antigone book the theban plays free download 80. Antigone are lucid, classical moralities, showing that there is a price to be paid for loyalty to people and beliefs. Antigone was originally produced in paris in 1942, when france was occupied and part of hitlers europe. This specific context influenced the way the play was written and the. In greek mythology, antigone was the daughter of oedipus and his mother, jocasta.
However, anouilh includes items like cigarettes and motor cars to muddle the time period the play is taking. It deals with antigones burial of her brother polynices. Jean anouilhs play antigone is a tragedy inspired by greek mythology and the play of the same name antigone, by sophocles from the fifth century b. Jean anouilh 191087 is regarded as one of frances bestknown dramatists. Antigone by jean anouilh, 97804695406, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Based on sophocles ancient greek tragedy, antigone which was first performed in athens in the 5th century bc, its theme was nevertheless topical. Antigone firmly established his popularity in france in 1944 and peter brooks 1950 production of ring round the moon 1947 made his name in england. Another difference between sophocless antigone and anouilhs is the complete absence in the latter of any reference to the gods. Antigone by jean anouilh, adapted by lewis galantiere. Antigone is the catalyst who forces him to reckon with the consequences of his pride and arrogance. Anouilh symbolizes antigones transcendence of state power with creons assault on her person during their confrontation.
Here, antigones desire to bury her brother is derived not from a sense of duty to the deceased, but rather as a defense of the concept of freedom itself. These historical events are relevant because some of the plays central issues are the appropriate use of power by the state, the possibility of justifiable rebellion, and the duties of citizens to obey. Chapter summary for jean anouilhs antigone, prologue summary. Ces personnages vont vous jouer lhistoire dantigone.