About the book
Why revive Antigone—again? And why now? William Robert responds to these questions through an inventive reading of Sophocles's Antigone, reimagining Antigone in unprecedented ways. These new possibilities, of new Antigones, offer fresh ideas on what it means to be human in relation to others. Recast in novel roles, Antigone is brought into contemporary conversations taking place in the humanities concerning animals, biopolitics, ethics, philosophies, religions, and sexualities. Robert also brings her into conversation with Luce Irigaray in ways that illuminate Antigone and Irigaray alike, opening up new avenues for understanding them both and their potential for further contributions to the humanities.
Editions of Revivals
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781438458014
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781438458021
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438458038
Read an Excerpt
Why revive Antigone—again? And why now? William Robert responds to these questions through an inventive reading of Sophocles's Antigone, reimagining Antigone in unprecedented ways. These new possibilities, of new Antigones, offer fresh ideas on what it means to be human in relation to others. Recast in novel roles, Antigone is brought into contemporary conversations taking place in the humanities concerning animals, biopolitics, ethics, philosophies, religions, and sexualities. Robert also brings her into conversation with Luce Irigaray in ways that illuminate Antigone and Irigaray alike, opening up new avenues for understanding them both and their potential for further contributions to the humanities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Revivals about?
Why revive Antigone—again? And why now? William Robert responds to these questions through an inventive reading of Sophocles's Antigone, reimagining Antigone in unprecedented ways. These new possibilities, of new Antigones, offer fresh ideas on what it means to be human in relation to others. Recast in novel roles, Antigone is brought into contemporary conversations taking place in the humanities concerning animals, biopolitics, ethics, philosophies, religions, and sexualities. Robert also brings her into conversation with Luce Irigaray in ways that illuminate Antigone and Irigaray alike, opening up new avenues for understanding them both and their potential for further contributions to the humanities.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Revivals?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Aspects of religion > Religious life and practice > Religious aspects of sexuality, gender and relationships
Where can I read a sample of Revivals?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781438458014
How long is Revivals and how many pages does it have?
Revivals has 124 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Revivals?
William Robert
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Revivals is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781438458014) and paperback(ISBN 9781438458021) and pdf(ISBN 9781438458038)
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