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Antigone

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An Ancient Greek tragedy by Sophocles, first performed around 441 BCE, in which Antigone defies King Creon's decree to bury her brother Polynices according to sacred duty, setting personal conscience against the authority of the state. It is among the most frequently staged and adapted works of classical theatre.

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Theatre 1
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441 BCE 1
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Sophocles, Artists
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  • Genre reference
    It is among the most frequently staged and adapted works of classical theatre.
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  • In Form: Theatre
  • Created By: Sophocles
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