Abstract

Oedipus, unlike his daughter Antigone or brother-in-law Creon, is not a figure frequently associated with political discourse. This seminar will present significant Irish adaptations of Sophocles’ Oedipus plays and will argue that they reflect the political concerns of the eras which produced them, from the new Irish Republic to post-Celtic Tiger Ireland.      

Short bio

Isabelle Torrance has published four books and numerous articles on Greek tragedy, literature, and its reception in various cultural contexts. Her current project at AIAS examines the way Irish adaptations of Greek tragedy reflect the immediate political concerns of the years in which they were produced. 

Isabelle Torrance's project at AIAS

What is a Fellows' Seminar?

The AIAS Fellows' Seminar is a session of seminars held by the AIAS fellow or by other speakers proposed by the fellows. In each seminar, one fellow will present and discuss his/her current research and research project, closing off with a question and discussion session.

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