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Antigone

Sophocles

Antigone

Antigone

Sophocles

Translated by Kaarlo Koskimies

Antigone, written by Sophocles in 441 BC, is the final play in the Theban trilogy, following Oedipus Rex and Oedipus at Colonus. The story centers on Antigone, who defies King Creon's edict by burying her brother, leading to a conflict between state law and personal morality. This tragedy explores themes of justice, loyalty, and the consequences of individual choices, making it a significant work in the study of ethics and governance.

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This is the final installment in Sophocles' Theban Plays, following Oedipus Rex and Oedipus at Colonus. Oedipus's daught...

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