by George Steiner · GEDISA · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788497843560
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In 'Antígonas', George Steiner explores the myth of Antigone and its enduring influence throughout Western history. Steiner analyzes how this conflict between family obligation and state law has been reinterpreted in various forms of expression, from theater and opera to philosophy and politics. The author examines the transformations of the myth through time, highlighting its continued relevance and its ability to inspire admiration for unconditional heroism.
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".
