{"product_id":"9781350562486","title":"Sophoclean Sisters Reconsidering Antigone and Ismene","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSophoclean Sisters\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReconsidering Antigone and Ismene\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePeta Ann Fox\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrama \/ Ancient \u0026amp; Classical\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book offers a re-evaluation of Ismene in Sophocles' \u003ci\u003eAntigone\u003c\/i\u003e, challenging the traditional view of her as merely a foil to her sister, Antigone.\u003c\/b\u003e Through a close analysis of key passages, it argues for a more nuanced understanding of Ismene's character, emotions and motivations, asserting that she is as compelling and fully realised as Antigone. This work contributes to ongoing debates about classical texts and their reception, highlighting the need to re-examine canonical works with fresh perspectives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile Antigone has often been celebrated as heroic, Ismene is typically dismissed as timid and conventional. This book disrupts such interpretations, examining how the relationship between the sisters reveals deeper complexities. Engaging with contemporary interdisciplinary approaches, it explores how historical ideologies have shaped the understanding of \u003ci\u003eAntigone\u003c\/i\u003e. It situates Ismene within broader conversations about agency, individuality and the representation of women in classical literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePeta Ann Fox\u003c\/b\u003e is a Lecturer in Classical Studies, Ancient Greek and Classical Latin at Rhodes University, South Africa.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 September 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781350562486\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18.08\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53973902131340,"sku":"9781350562486","price":103.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_bb364ce6-03f7-4238-9fcd-f28e5b31c25c.jpg?v=1787713963","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781350562486","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}