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Sophocles
ISBN 9789386349101
Rs. 400
Bloomsbury
Antigone
Who it's for: Readers of classical literature and drama
'It's a dreadful thing to yield...but resist now?Lay my pride bare to the blows of ruin?That's dreadful too.'The remarkable story of Greek tragedy's most intrepid heroine.
Highlights
- Translated by Robert Fagles
- Classic Greek tragedy
- Focuses on Antigone's defiance and its consequences
- Explores themes of duty, pride, and civil disobedience
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Questions about this book
Who translated this edition?
The translation is by Robert Fagles.
What is the play about?
It tells the story of Antigone, who defies King Creon's decree to bury her brother, leading to tragic consequences.
Is this a modern adaptation?
No, it is a translation of Sophocles' original Greek tragedy.
What themes does it explore?
It explores themes of civil disobedience, duty versus family loyalty, and pride.