{"product_id":"antigone-a-new-adaptation-of-the-classic-greek-tragedy-paperback","title":"Antigone: A New Adaptation of the Classic Greek Tragedy - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHollie McNish\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA modern retelling of Sophocles' classic play, \u003ci\u003eAntigone\u003c\/i\u003e, by bestselling writer and poet Hollie McNish\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the daughter of Oedipus, Antigone was dealt a cruel hand at birth - even within the bounds of Grecian tragedy. When her brothers are slain fighting for the throne of Thebes, Antigone finds herself pitted against her uncle, the newly crowned King Creon. In defiance of the king, Antigone buries her brother's body, a choice she may pay for dearly. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this new adaptation, we see Sophocles' play reignited by bestselling poet and writer Hollie McNish. Hollie's considered retelling brings Sophocles' original text to a modern-day audience, illuminating the remarkable resemblances between ancient Greek thought and the society we grapple with today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e'[Hollie McNish] writes with honesty, conviction, humour and love . . . \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eShe's always been one of my favourites' Kae Tempest \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the daughter of Oedipus, Antigone was dealt a cruel hand at birth - even within the bounds of Grecian tragedy. When her brothers are slain fighting for the throne of Thebes, Antigone finds herself pitted against her uncle, the newly crowned King Creon. In defiance of the king, Antigone buries her brother's body, a choice she may pay for dearly. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this new adaptation, we see Sophocles' play reignited by bestselling poet and writer Hollie McNish. Hollie's considered retelling brings Sophocles' original text to a modern-day audience, illuminating the remarkable resemblances between ancient Greek thought and the society we grapple with today.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHollie McNish\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning poet based between Cambridge and Glasgow. She won the Ted Hughes Award for \u003ci\u003eNobody Told Me \u003c\/i\u003eand has published three other collections - \u003ci\u003ePlum\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCherry Pie\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePapers.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.5 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 24, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766308438304,"sku":"9780349727189","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/704fe989f625b2a133fd7f9d6d6c73e8.webp?v=1780289909","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/antigone-a-new-adaptation-of-the-classic-greek-tragedy-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}