Antigone by Sophocles – Full Audiobook (Francis Storr Translation)

📘 Antigone by Sophocles – Full Audiobook (Translated by Francis Storr, 1839–1919)
Experience one of the greatest masterpieces of ancient Greek tragedy. Antigone tells the powerful story of a young woman who defies a king to honor her family, challenging the limits of law, duty, and moral courage. This timeless drama by Sophocles continues to inspire readers with its themes of justice, loyalty, and the conflict between personal conviction and state authority.

This recording uses the classic Francis Storr translation, renowned for its clarity, poetic strength, and faithfulness to the original text.

🎧 What You’ll Hear
Complete unabridged audiobook
Storr’s 1919 English translation
Dramatic and faithful rendering of the ancient Greek play

📚 About Antigone
Written around 441 BCE, Antigone is part of Sophocles’ Theban Cycle and stands as one of the most influential works in world literature. The play explores:
Moral vs. political law
Family loyalty
Civil disobedience
Fate and the will of the gods

⏱️ Perfect For
✔ Students studying Greek tragedy
✔ Literature and classics enthusiasts
✔ Audiobook listeners
✔ Fans of ancient drama and mythology

Timecodes
00:00 Part I
41:12 Part II

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