Antigone (French Language Edition) (Paperback)

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

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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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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: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #729,725 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Antigone, January 30, 2002

By	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:

3.0 out of 5 stars I'm not a fan of this book, November 10, 2006

By	GBF "GBF" (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews

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

I did not care for the transaltaion, nor did I care for the commentary--
except in as much as it made me want to compare translations.
I am an adult reader, and theater artist.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Jacqueline A. Hope - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.