Antigone (French Language Edition) [Paperback]

Jean Anouilh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 15, 1946

This introductory study guide provides a biography of the writer and an introduction to the theme of the book with a summary of the main points of each chapter. It is designed to accompany the text for students.

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Anouilh is not just a poet, but a poet of words - acted, of scenes-set, of players- performing." -- Peter Brook

Anouilh is not just a poet, but a poet of words - acted, of scenes-set, of players- performing." --Peter Brook

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Text: French --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 122 pages
• Publisher: Table Ronde (Educa Books); French edition (June 15, 1946)
• Language: French
• ISBN-10: 2710300257
• ISBN-13: 978-2710300250
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,152,695 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Antigone, January 30, 2002

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Tiranendur (Rochester NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Antigone (Methuen Drama, Methuen Student Edition) (Paperback)

Anoulih's version of Antigone was adapted for the time in which he lived. It contains hidden symbols to, at the time, both get the book past the censors and give the french audience moral and courage to stand up to the Nazi's and follow their beliefs. The characters are adapted slightly to fit his version, ie Tieresas is left out and a nurse is introduced. He also had to adapt the personalities of the characters, for instance Antigone develops a whiny habit, and Creon is seen as a "good guy". This was also done in order to get the play by the sensors. It is a well-written play with rounder characters than the original. This version would be better read after reading the original.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Antigone by Anilouth, July 4, 2006

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This review is from: Antigone (Methuen Drama, Methuen Student Edition) (Paperback)

This is a modern version of Antigone that helps students relate the themes of the original version to modern times. The concepts of a higher law than man's is certainly expressed, but more importantly, the determination of the few and the role of Haemon are stressed. This is an excellent piece for an Advanced Placement class to use after reading both OEDIPUS AND ANTIGONE BY SOPHOCLES.

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4.0 out of 5 stars On individual resistance, April 2, 2010

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David Van Elslande (Belgium) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Antigone (La Petite Vermillon) (French Edition) (Paperback)

A play (tragedy) about collaboration and resistance, intending to be an allegory of France (could be replaced with about any invaded country) during WWII set in the context of greek mythology.
The play focus on the moral dilemnas of collaborating authorities hating to do a dirty work but doing it anyhow (because someone "has to do it" for the population, for the sake of keeping on living, even if a "lesser" life) versus individual acts of resistance, refusing any concession to their liberty and happiness. War, freedom, politics, inviduality. The book is summary but invites to an eternal discussion.