Antigone by Jean Anouilh
The play is a modern adaptation of the classic Greek tragedy, which follows the story of Antigone, the daughter of Oedipus, as she defies the laws of the state to bury her brother Polynices, who has been declared a traitor and whose body has been condemned to remain unburied. Antigone's actions set her at odds with Creon, the ruler of Thebes, leading to a profound exploration of the conflict between individual conscience and state law, the role of fate, and the nature of morality. As Antigone's resolve leads her to tragic consequences, the play delves into themes of loyalty, honor, and the human cost of absolute power.
The 1455th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1944
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 61
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 37th on The 50 best French language books from 1900 to today (Le Temps)
- 42nd on The Books That Built The French (TNS-Sofres/SNCF–Lire)
- 137th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
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