Antigone (Focus Classical Library)
by Sophocles
In Sophocles' Antigone, the young heroine defies the tyrannical king Creon to honor her brother's body with a proper burial, igniting a devastating conflict between familial piety and civic obedience. This ancient Greek tragedy examines the limits of authority and the unyielding pursuit of justice, leading to profound tragedy for all involved.
About This Book
Antigone, a profound tragedy by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles, centers on the noblewoman Antigone's defiance of King Creon's decree forbidding the burial of her brother Polynices.
Written around 441 BCE, the play delves into timeless themes of duty, justice, and the consequences of unyielding principles in the face of state power.
As part of the Focus Classical Library, this edition provides an accessible presentation of the work, preserving its original dramatic intensity for contemporary audiences.
The narrative unfolds through intense dialogues and choral odes, highlighting the tragic flaws and inevitable downfall of its central figures.
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