The Burial at Thebes by Seamus Heaney, Sophocles

The Burial at Thebes

Seamus Heaney, Sophocles

64 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction play poetry dark reflective medium-paced

Description

Commissioned to mark the centenary of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin in 2004, The Burial at Thebes is Seamus Heaney's new verse translation of Sophocles' great tragedy, Antigone - whose eponymous heroine is one of the most sharply individualized and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
challenging 60%
dark 40%
sad 40%
tense 40%
emotional 20%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.09

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