by George Steiner · EDITORIAL GEDISA · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788418193231
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In 'Antígonas: The Journey of a Universal Myth Through the History of the West,' George Steiner reconstructs the transmission process of the Antigone myth through the centuries and in various forms of expression, from theater and opera to philosophical, anthropological, and political reflection. This book explores how the different readings of Sophocles' tragedy reflect the changes in political and social ideas over time, always maintaining an admiration for the unconditional heroism of its protagonist. A fascinating contribution to the history of culture and a reading adventure for those interested in the deepest themes of humanity.
Francis George Steiner, FBA was a French and American literary critic, essayist, philosopher, novelist and educator. He wrote extensively about the relationship between language, literature and society, as well as the impact of the Holocaust. A 2001 article in The Guardian described Steiner as a "polyglot and polymath".
