| Author |
Sophocles, 496? BCE-407 BCE |
| Translator |
Chrestomanos, Konstantinos, 1867-1911 |
| Uniform Title |
Antigoni
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| Title |
Αντιγόνη
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antigone_(Sophocles_play)
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| Credits |
Produced by Sophia Canoni. Book provided by Iason Konstantinides
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| Summary |
"Αντιγόνη" by Sophocles is a classical tragedy written in the 5th century BC. The narrative centers on the conflict between the titular character, Antigone, and Creon, the new king of Thebes, over the burial of her brother Polynices, who has been condemned to remain unburied as punishment for his actions against the city. The play explores themes of duty, morality, and the consequences of defying state laws in favor of familial loyalty. The opening of "Antigone" introduces the dire situation in Thebes following the brutal deaths of the brothers Eteocles and Polynices, who killed each other in battle. Antigone learns of Creon's decree forbidding the burial of Polynices and, driven by familial duty, decides to defy this law despite her sister Ismene's reluctance. As Antigone prepares to ensure her brother receives the proper burial rights, the dialogue sets the stage for the ensuing conflict with Creon, who remains steadfast in enforcing his edict, leading to tragic consequences for all involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Greek |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Tragedies
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| Subject |
Antigone (Mythological character) -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
26731 |
| Release Date |
Sep 30, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 12, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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