Antigone

This volume presents a new English translation of Sophocles' fifth-century BCE tragedy, *Antigone*. The play centers on the conflict between Antigone, who defies the decree of King Creon to bury her brother Polynices, and the state's authority. Through this clash, the drama explores enduring themes of divine law versus human law, familial duty, and the limits of political power. The translation aims to be both faithful to the original Greek and poetically striking, preserving the rhythmic and emotional intensity of the ancient text for a modern readership.

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