Antigona by Jose Watanabe: A Bilingual Edition with Critical Essays

This book is the first complete translation of José Watanabe's Antígona into English, accompanied by the original Spanish text and critical essays. It fills a gap in Anglophone studies on the reception of ancient Greek tragedy in the Americas and offers valuable insights into the play's textual aspects and its place in the broader traditions of Greek tragedy reception.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 158 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Winner of the ASTR Translation Prize 2023, this remarkable book offers a groundbreaking translation of José Watanabe's renowned play, "Antígona," accompanied by the original Spanish text and insightful critical essays. Due to the scarcity of an English translation, "Antígona" has been notably absent from significant Anglophone studies focused on the reception of ancient Greek tragedy in the Americas. Pérez Díaz's exceptional translation fills this gap, enriching the field of Anglophone studies. The introduction, crafted in collaboration with the talented actress Teresa Ralli, from the Peruvian theater group Yuyachkani, sheds light on the performative, political, and historical contexts in which "Antígona" was written. This collaboration adds an invaluable layer of depth to the interpretation of the play. Following the bilingual text, a critical essay delves into textual aspects of "Antígona" that have been overlooked, placing it in conversation with Sophocles' "Antigone" and engaging with the rich traditions of Greek tragedy reception. Additionally, an appendix provides a brief survey of notable productions of the play across Latin America, enriching the reader's understanding of its global impact. This comprehensive volume serves as an invaluable resource for readers interested in José Watanabe's work, students and scholars exploring classical reception and Latin American literature and theatre, as well as theatre practitioners seeking to explore the rich tapestry of global theatrical traditions.

Weight: 317g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367713362