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Antigone stands as one of classical drama’s greatest achievements, presenting a profound meditation on the conflict between individual conscience and governmental power. When Antigone defies her uncle King Creon’s edict to bury her brother, she sets in motion a tragedy that examines the nature of justice, loyalty, and the limits of authority. Sophocles crafts a narrative where no character is entirely right or wrong, forcing audiences to grapple with competing moral claims and the human cost of rigid adherence to law. The play’s exploration of these timeless tensions—between personal and political duty, between human and divine law—continues to resonate in contemporary discussions of civil disobedience and moral responsibility. This Penguin Classics edition provides access to one of Western literature’s most enduring and intellectually challenging works.
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