The Burial at Thebes: A Version of Sophocles' Antigone
The Burial at Thebes: A Version of Sophocles' Antigone
Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2005
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BetaThe Burial at Thebes: A Version of Sophocles' Antigone
Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 200596
Poem • Fiction
Thebes • Ancient Greece
2005
Adult
15-18 years
Super Short Summary
The Burial at Thebes: A Version of Sophocles' Antigone is a modern adaptation by Seamus Heaney of Sophocles' classic tragedy. The story follows a person named Antigone as she defies Creon, the ruler, who has denied a proper burial for her brother. It explores themes of loyalty, power, and moral conflict in a war-torn society.
Contemplative
Mysterious
Dark
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Seamus Heaney’s The Burial at Thebes breathes new life into Sophocles' Antigone with poetic language and contemporary themes. Critics praise its accessibility and emotional depth. Some note it sacrifices detail for clarity, but overall, it's a powerful retelling that resonates with modern audiences.
Who Should Read The Burial at Thebes: A Version of Sophocles' Antigone?
A reader who enjoys The Burial at Thebes: A Version of Sophocles' Antigone appreciates classic Greek drama with modern adaptations. Fans of works like Oedipus Rex or adaptations such as Old Tales Retold by C.K. Williams will find this engaging, with its themes of power, morality, and civil disobedience.
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Poem • Fiction
Thebes • Ancient Greece
2005
Adult
15-18 years
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