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ID: 742751

Title: Antigone

Author: Sophocles

Narrator: Mark Bowen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1:26:24

Language: English

Release date: 01-11-24

Publisher: Bookwire

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction

Summary:

'Antigone' by Sophocles, is a classic Greek tragedy that unfolds against the backdrop of Thebes. The play delves into the profound ethical and moral dilemmas faced by its characters, with Antigone at the center of a conflict between personal convictions and civic duty.

The narrative begins with the aftermath of a brutal war, where two brothers, Eteocles and Polynices, have fallen on opposing sides. Antigone, their sister, defies the king's decree and buries Polynices, setting the stage for a clash between divine law and human authority. As the drama unfolds, Sophocles weaves a tragic tale of pride, power, and the consequences of challenging established norms.

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