The Antigone Of Sophocles (1900) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437287325)

The Antigone of Sophocles is a play written by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles. It was first performed in Athens in 441 BC and is considered one of the greatest tragedies of all time. The play tells the story of Antigone, the daughter of Oedipus, who defies the king's order and buries her brother Polynices, who was killed in battle against his own city. Antigone believes that it is her duty to bury her brother and honor the gods, even if it means going against the king's law. The play explores themes of justice, duty, and loyalty, and raises questions about the role of the individual in society. The Antigone of Sophocles has been adapted and performed countless times over the centuries and continues to be a popular and influential work in the world of literature and drama. This edition of the play was published in 1900 and includes a translation by Sir Richard Jebb, a renowned scholar of ancient Greek literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Sophocles
ISBN-10: 1437287328
ISBN-13: 9781437287325
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/26/2008
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d