Antigone (Translated by E. H. Plumptre with an Introduction by

Antigone (Translated by E. H. Plumptre with an Introduction by J. Churton Collins)

â€œAntigone,â€ the first Theban play written by Sophocles yet chronologically last in the cycle, is a masterpiece of classical antiquity which examines the conflict between public duty and personal loyalty. Following the banishment of Oedipus, his two sons Eteocles and Polyneices have died leading opposite sides in Thebesâ€™s civil war, fighting each other for the throne. Queen Jocastaâ€™s brother Creon, now the ruler of Thebes, declares that Eteocles will be honored but Polyneices is to be publically shamed by refusing him burial rites. Creon declares that anyone attempting to do so will be put to death. In ancient Greece the refusal of burial rites was one of the most disrespectful acts that could have been shown to a person and their family. Antigone finds herself compelled by familial duty and disregards Creonâ€™s edict by scattering dirt across Polyneicesâ€™s corpse. Creon, whose son Haemon is engaged to Antigone, finds himself torn between a personal loyalty to his family and a civic duty to punish Antigone for this crime. One of the greatest dramas from classical antiquity, â€œAntigone,â€ along with its Theban counterparts, â€œOedipus the King,â€ and â€œOedipus at Colonus,â€ established Sophocles as one of the most renowned dramatists of his era. This edition follows the translation of E. H. Plumptre, includes an introduction by J. Churton Collins, and is printed on premium acid-free paper.
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Country	USA
Brand	Digireads.com
Manufacturer	Digireads.com
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781420953442
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Antigone (Translated by E. H. Plumptre with an Introduction by J. Churton Collins)

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