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Sophocles

Antigone

SophoclesFiction | Play | Adult

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Sophocles

Antigone

Fiction | Play | Adult
Book Details
Pages

80

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Thebes • Mythical Past

Theme
Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

Lexile Level

NP

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Super Short Summary

Antigone by Sophocles tells the story of Antigone, daughter of Oedipus, who defies King Kreon's edict prohibiting the burial of her brother Polyneikes. Determined to honor her brother, Antigone performs the burial rites despite the king’s decree. Kreon, discovering her disobedience, sentences her to death, leading to a tragic chain of events that include moral and familial conflicts. Themes include death, violence, and suicide.

Contemplative

Dark

Emotional

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.1

160,112 ratings

58%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sophocles' Antigone is praised for its powerful exploration of fate, moral conflict, and the consequences of defiance. Critics commend the strong character development, particularly Antigone's steadfastness and Creon's tragic flaws. However, some find the prose dense and challenging. Overall, it remains a timeless and thought-provoking tragedy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Antigone?

Readers who appreciate the themes of civil disobedience, familial loyalty, and tragic heroism will enjoy Sophocles’ Antigone. Fans of Shakespeare’s tragedies such as Hamlet or King Lear will find similar dramatic intensity and ethical dilemmas. Ideal for those intrigued by classical literature and moral conflicts.

4.1

160,112 ratings

58%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

80

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Thebes • Mythical Past

Theme
Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

Lexile Level

NP

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