description: Though the Septem has been the focus of much scholarly attention in recent decades, this powerful drama remains difficult for modern readers, presenting great problems of text and interpretation. The text of this major edition differs substantially from other current versions and the commentary draws on literature, art, and inscriptions to illuminate the work and its details by placing them in the context of Greek culture and society, and by showing how conventions are used, modified and distorted. Particular attention is given to style and language, to dramatic and literary structures and forms, and to the exploitation of religion and ritual.
language: English
title: Seven Against Thebes (Septem Contra Thebas)
titlecomplete: Seven Against Thebes (Septem Contra Thebas) (Clarendon Paperbacks)
characters: Chorus..., Antigone, Ismene (sister of Antigone), Eteokles (son of Oedipus), Koryphaios, Scout, Messenger
genres: Literature, Fiction, Poetry, Theatre, Tragedy, Ancient, Plays, Drama, Mythology, Classics
ratings_count: 3059
places: Greece
awards: awardedAt: 126259200000
name: National Book Award Finalist
category: Translation
publisher: Clarendon Press