The Burial at Thebes: A Version of Sophocles’ Antigone translated by Seamus Heaney

Heaney’s introduction explains that his decision to translate this particular play was largely a reaction to the accusations that those opposed to the Iraq war were unpatriotic.  In the current political climate, this version of the play is particularly keen and striking.  I always love Heaney’s translations.  It’s a great read, and I wish I’d had a chance to see the original production.

Celtic Myth and Legend by Charles Squire

This is a book from another era, and it shows.  Squire gives a good overview of Celtic mythology, but includes a bit too much synopsis and too little direct quotation of the source material.  Still, an enjoyable read.

Brokeback Mountain audiobook by Annie Proulx, read by Campbell Scott.

This is an astoundingly good audiobook, made from a fantastic story.  I listened to it a few times through and hated returning it to the library.

Into Thin Air audiobook by Jon Krakauer

This is Krakauer’s account of a tragic 1996 Everest expedition, during which several climbers and guides perished.  Krakauer joined the expedition as a journalist writing for Outside magazine, and he continued recording as much as he could as tragedy struck.  I found the story absolutely engrossing. 

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