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"The Antigone Of Sophocles, With Notes, For The Use Of Colleges In The United States, Volume 1, Issue 2" presents the timeless Greek tragedy by Sophocles. This edition is specifically tailored for students, providing notes and context to aid in the understanding of the play's complex themes and language. "Antigone" explores profound questions of morality, duty, and the conflict between divine law and human law. Set against the backdrop of ancient Thebes, the play follows Antigone's defiant act of burying her brother against the orders of King Creon, leading to tragic consequences for all involved. This edition seeks to make the enduring work accessible to a new generation of readers, offering insights into the historical and cultural context of the play. Sophocles' masterful storytelling and exploration of universal human dilemmas continue to resonate, making "Antigone" a cornerstone of classical literature and a vital work for students of drama and philosophy. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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 pre