1 / 3Antigone, Interrupted by Bonnie Honig
Antigone, Interrupted is Bonnie Honig’s political and theoretical rereading of Sophocles’ Antigone. It explores how the play is used in democratic, feminist and legal thought, and argues for a politics of counter-sovereignty and solidarity focused on equality in life.
At a glance
- Reconsiders the place of Antigone in democratic, feminist and legal theory.
- Examines how political uses of Antigone can shift from activism into lamentation.
- Presents lament as a possible expression of a rival political worldview.
- Argues for counter-sovereignty and solidarity, with an emphasis on equality in life.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Offers a focused critical interpretation of a well-known Greek tragedy through political theory.
- The stated 340-page length allows room for discussion across political, cultural and theoretical settings.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 2 May 2013 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 340 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1107668158 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1107668157 |
| Weight listed | 490 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.24 x 2.16 x 22.86 cm |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Antigone, Interrupted about?
Bonnie Honig examines how Sophocles’ Antigone is interpreted in democratic, feminist and legal theory, and develops an argument for counter-sovereignty and solidarity.
Is this a copy of Sophocles’ play?
The supplied description presents it as a rereading and theoretical study of the play, rather than identifying it as a standalone edition of Sophocles’ text.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 340 pages.
