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    Antigone
    Antigone
    Antigone
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    Antigone

    By Sophocles

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    Antigone by Sophocles is an Athenian tragedy written by Sophocles in (or before) 441 BC and first performed at the Festival of Dionysus of the same year. It is thought to be the second oldest surviving play of Sophocles, preceded by Ajax, which was written around the same period. The play is one of a triad of tragedies known as the three Theban pla
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMemorable Classics Books
    Release dateSep 7, 2023
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    Sophocles

    Sophocles is one of three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays have survived. His first plays were written later than or contemporary with those of Aeschylus, and earlier than or contemporary with those of Euripides.

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