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Antigone

By Sophocles
Series: Penguin Little Black Classics
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Antigone by Sophocles is a classic Greek tragedy exploring themes of duty and justice. The story follows Antigone as she defies King Creon's decree to honour her brother with a proper burial, challenging the balance between the laws of man and the gods. This conflict leads to dramatic consequences, illuminating the struggles between personal conviction and state law.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this classic Greek tragedy if you appreciate exploring themes of duty, justice, and defiance. This book is significant in its exploration of individual moral integrity versus state law, with a powerful narrative that has resonated throughout centuries. Fans of dramatic literature and profound philosophical questions will find it especially compelling.

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Antigone

Tells the story of Greek tragedy's most intrepid heroine.

The tragedy of Oedipus' daughter - a wise, fearless heroine who shuns society's laws - from the master Greek dramatist.

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Little Black Classics - the new series to celebrate Penguin's 80th anniversary

It's a dreadful thing to yield...but resist now? Lay my pride bare to the blows of ruin? That's dreadful too.

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Antigone by Sophocles is often praised for its exploration of themes like fate, family loyalty, and civil disobedience. Reviewers frequently highlight its powerful depiction of the tragic conflict between individual morals and state laws. The character of Antigone is admired for her strength and determination, while the play's timeless relevance and emotional intensity are also commended.

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ISBN: 9780141397702

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 161.0mm

Weight: 54g

Pages: 64

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Little Black Classics Sophocles

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About the Author

Sophocles (496 BC-406 BC). Sophocles's works available in Penguin Classics are The Theban Plays and Electra and Other Plays.

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