One day, long hence, you will know true weariness and will say. Oedipus rexoedipus at colonusantigone pdf epub book. He wanted to entertain and educate his audience, for these had been the duties of poets since time immemorial. Quotes from an english version of antigone by sophocles by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald. One of the preeminent twentieth century scholars of greek literature, his english translations of the ancient greek classics are much praised for their accessibility and their appeal to contemporary readers. As yon read, pay attention to the role each character plays in either fulfilling or further complicating this search. Oedipus rex translated by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald scribd. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Oedipus rex by sophocles, dudley fitts, robert poetry. J 25 a aesthetics 26 b lessons 28 c characters 34 d ethics 3 8 e contradictions 43 f politics 54 g fantasies 58 6. An english version by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald antigone ismene eurydice creon haimon teiresias a sentry a messenger chorus choragos scene.
The transmission of the text 66 a note on the text and critical apparatus 6g antigone 7 1 commentary ilg. Dudley fitts, american teacher, critic, poet, and translator, best known for his contemporary english versions of classical greek works. Fitts, dudley, 19031968 fitzgerald, robert, 19101985. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 259 pages and is available in paperback format. Antigone and ismene enter from the central door of the palace. An english version by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald 1939 london. Ebook or pdf edited book email encyclopedia article govt. The perfect analysis of important quotes from sophocles antigone antigone, by sophocles, is a famous tragedy play which revolves around a sisters quest to get a decent burial for her dead brothers body, much against the wishes of the king. The antigone of sophocles sophocles, dudley fitts, robert fitzgerald on.
The translations by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald are modern while still being poetic, and complete while still being very, very fastpaced. Create your citations, reference lists and bibliographies automatically using the apa, mla, chicago, or harvard referencing styles. In the version of antigone with which i am familiar the english translation by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald, this is sung by the chorus. This version of sophocless oedipus trilogyoedipus rex, oedipus at colonus, and antigoneis a great edition for students and seasoned classicists alike. The paperback of the oedipus rex by sophocles by robert fitzpatrick, dudley fitts, robert translator fitzpatrick, dudley translator fitts at. Antigone vs creon as tragic hero in sophocless antigone. Oedipus rex translated by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald free. By dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald prologue oedipus, suppliants, priest, creon 3 parados chorus 10 scene i oedipus, chorus, teiresias 12. I have studied antigone in some depth before, also in fitzgeralds translation, and i enjoyed it immensely again. I cannot remember at this moment what motivated me to read or reread these plays. Oedipus rex, oedipus at colonus, antigone by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald and sophocles.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Yet, when oedipus rex was first performed as part of a trilogy a series of three plays. Dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald the action of oedipus rex may be described as a search for the truth. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Antigone asking ismene in the prologue where she stands. The play expands on the theban legend that predates it, and it picks up where aeschylus seven against thebes ends. Wyckoffs my sister, my ismene and dudley fitts and robert fitzgeralds ismene, a dear sister further diminish the urgency perceptible in the words of kinship. This is an audio summary of sophocles, the oedipus cycle. Antigone is not a modern text and was not composed with a modern audience in mind. The perfect analysis of important quotes from sophocles.
Dudley fitts april 28, 1903 july 10, 1968 was an american teacher, critic, poet, and translator. Sophocles, dudley fitts, robert fitzgerald snippet view. I wish no time would come to you when you do know, but the balance of experience is against it. Antigone an english version by dudley fitts and robert. Overview english versions of sophocles three great tragedies based on the myth of oedipus, translated for a modern audience by two.
Antigone, daughter of oedipus ismene, daughter of oedipus prologue the scene. Jstor and the poetry foundation are collaborating to digitize, preserve, and extend access to poetry. He was born in boston, massachusetts and attended harvard university, where he edited the harvard advocate. Antigone an english version by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald person represented antigone ismene eurydice creon haimon teiresias a sentry a messenger chorus scene. Oedipus rex, oedipus at colonus, antigone by fitts, dudley. Creon is the main antagonist in this story and punishes antigone for breaking his law and burying polynieces. Known as the theban trilogy the plays are antigone, oedipus the king, and. Antigone no, i feel no shame wanting to honour my own flesh and blood. It may only be used on or associated in any way with an electronic work by people who agree to be bound by the terms of this agreement. Dudley fitts 19031968, a renowned poet, critic and translator, authored and translated over 20 books. Antigone prologue scene i antigone sophocles496406 b. An english version by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald. Edition first edition imprint new york, harcourt, brace and company c1939 physical description. Dawn of the day after the repulse of the argive army from the assault on thebes.
Dudley fitts robert fitzgerald and sophocles abebooks. Posted on november 8, 20 by pagesofjulia this is the third play in a trilogy. Creon in the tragedy of antigone by sophocles, antigone, the main protagonist, is conflicted whether or not to bury her dead brother and go against creons law or follow creons law. Antigone by sophocles, translated by dudley fitts and robert fitzgerald selected scenes by april cole characters.
Sophocles taught his antigone to a chorus of fifteen young men for the contest in tragedy. The first edition of the novel was published in 450, and was written by sophocles. I remember greek tragic drama very fondly from high school, where mrs. Antigone they, too, can see but they hold their tongue when youre near. Antigone, daughter of oedipus ismene, daughter of oedipus creon, king of thebes, uncle of antigone and ismene haemon, creons son, engaged to antigone eurydice, wife of creon tiresias, a blind prophet chorus, 15 elders of thebes. The oedipus cycle is made up of three plays by sophocles. He taught at the choate school 19261941 and at phillips academy at andover 19411968. Antigone may be the most studied character in greek tragedy. The main characters of this classics, plays story are antigone, ismene sister of. Creon arent you ashamed of yourself standing apart from all the others in this. Whittaker chambers and oedipus at colonusepigraphsweariness, bill you cannot yet know what it means. Full audiobook reading of antigone by sophocles book 3 of sophocless theban plays trilogy. Oedipus rex, oedipus at colonus, antigone by sophocles, dudley fitts, robert fitzgerald. For readers, actors, students, teachers, and theatrical directors, this new translation of one of the greatest plays in the history of the western world provides the best combination of contemporary, powerful language, along with superb background and notes on meaning, interpretation, and ancient beliefs, attitudes, and contexts.