51 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811222938
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 10 May 2012
Description
An illustrated new translation of Sophokles’ Antigone. Anne Carson has published translations of the ancient Greek poets Sappho, Simonides, Aiskhylos, Sophokles and Euripides. Antigonick is her seminal work. Sophokles’ luminous and disturbing trag...
Community Reviews Summary of 493 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
reflective 53%
challenging 48%
sad 34%
funny 25%
tense 17%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 21% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 25% | No: 22% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 31% | No: 15% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | N/A: 24% | It's complicated: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | N/A: 6%Average rating
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Death, Incest, Suicide51 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811222938
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 10 May 2012
Description
An illustrated new translation of Sophokles’ Antigone. Anne Carson has published translations of the ancient Greek poets Sappho, Simonides, Aiskhylos, Sophokles and Euripides. Antigonick is her seminal work. Sophokles’ luminous and disturbing trag...
Community Reviews Summary of 493 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
reflective 53%
challenging 48%
sad 34%
funny 25%
tense 17%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 23%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 21% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 25% | No: 22% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 31% | No: 15% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | N/A: 24% | It's complicated: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Death, Incest, Suicide