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Antigone is a Greek tragedy, written by Sophocles c. 442 BC. Read more about the play.
Power of Love
Power of Love is from Antigone by Sophocles. Here's the full text of the piece.
The Burial at Thebes - A version of Sophocles' Antigone
In The Burial at Thebes, Nobel-prize-winning writer Seamus Heaney offers his new translation of Sophocles' Antigone (c. 442 B.C.). In this translation--marking the centenary of the Abbey Theatre in Dublin--Heaney adds his own modern touches to revive this ancient tale of love and self-sacrifice.
Books About "Antigone"
"Antigone" is a Greek tragedy by Sophocles. The play first appeared around 442 B.C. Antigone is one of the daughters of Oedipus, who was fated to murder his father and marry his mother. Read more about Sophocles and his play, "Antigone."
Antigone - Sophocles - translated by F. Storr
Read "Antigone," by Sophocles, translated by F. Storr.
Antigone - Sophocles - translated by R. C. Jebb
Read "Antigone," by Sophocles, translated by R. C. Jebb.
Antigone Quiz
"Antigone" is a famous Greek tragedy. Test your knowledge about "Antigone."
Oedipus at Colonus - Sophocles - translated by by F. Storr
Read "Oedipus at Colonus," by Sophocles, translated by by F. Storr.
Oedipus Rex - Sophocles - translated by F. Storr
Read "Oedipus Rex," by Sophocles, translated by F. Storr.
The Burial at Thebes - A version of Sophocles' Antigone
In "The Burial at Thebes," Nobel-prize-winning writer Seamus Heaney offers his new translation of Sophocles' "Antigone" (c. 442 B.C.). Read more about "The Burial at Thebes."

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