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The Antigone Of Sophocles

The Antigone Of Sophocles

Sophocles

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
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Historia
ISBN:
9781019445372
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This Greek tragedy tells the story of Antigone, who sets out to bury her brother against the orders of the king. The play explores themes of duty, family, and the conflict between the laws of mortals and the laws of the gods. Sophocles’ writing remains powerful and moving today, making this a must-read for fans of classical literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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