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Bloomsbury presents Antigone by Slavoj Žižek, read by Sebastian Humphreys and Assa Kanouté. Slavoj Žižek revists his radical interpretation of Antigone 10 years on, elaborating on the original work in daring and surprising ways. This updated text includes an additional essay reflecting on...

The body of Polynices, Antigone's brother, has been ordered to remain unburied by Creon, the new king of Thebes. Antigone defies the law, sealing her fate. Originally produced in Paris during the Nazi occupation, Anouilh's Antigone was seen by the French as theatre resistance and by Germans as an affirmation of authority.

Delve into the profound themes of duty, loyalty, and moral conflict that resonate through the lens of "Antigone." This podcast invites you to explore a rotating collection of audiobooks that grapple with the intricacies of human relationships and the consequences of defiance against societal norms. Each day, a new complete audiobook is featured, presenting a tapestry of narratives that reflect on the struggles between personal convictions and the demands of authority. Listeners will encounter a diverse array of characters facing ethical dilemmas, as well as the timeless question of what it ...

A powerful artistic protest against tyranny, "Antigone" has been translated and adapted dozens of times, applied over and over through the centuries to current forms of the oppression so common to human experience. Antigone's heroic resistance to Creon's petty, capricious, and unbending law has a never-ending relevance even in the third millennium CE. The play was written at a time of national fervor. In 441 BC, shortly after the play was released, Sophocles was appointed as one of the ten generals to lead a military expedition against Samos. It is striking that a prominent play in a time of ...

When Antigone defies King Creon to honor her brother’s burial, she ignites a fierce battle between individual conscience and state law. This gripping retelling of Sophocles’ classic drama plunges listeners into a world where loyalty, justice, and familial duty clash in devastating ways. Antigone’s courageous stand against Creon’s tyrannical decree challenges the very essence of power and morality, making her a timeless symbol of resistance. As tensions rise, the stakes become painfully clear: will Antigone sacrifice everything for her beliefs, or will she succumb to the oppressive ...

Life is chaos. A pen and ink are my favorite navigational tools. Blue ink on a blank page is as close to real magic as I may ever get to experience in this life... and every written word carries the power of creation. It also paves a road for everyone who reads it to follow. I love following roads and crossing bridges built by the genius mind's of Sylvia Plath, Oscar Wilde, Edgar Allen Poe and too many more to list. So I hope you like to travel... because that's the best part about turning pages.

In a world where duty clashes with defiance, and the laws of the state confront the unwritten rules of morality, complex questions about power, loyalty, and justice arise. This podcast explores these timeless dilemmas by offering a rotating collection of complete audiobooks that delve into similar themes of authority, rebellion, and ethical conflict. Each week, a new book is featured, bringing a fresh perspective from different periods and styles, ensuring a dynamic listening experience. Whether you're seeking insight into human nature, a deeper understanding of societal structures, or a ...

When Michael Brown was shot and killed by Officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson in 2014, the world took notice. In this book, you will discover the transformative power of music (when interwoven with the drama of Greek tragedy) to change people’s thinking and actions regarding injustice on the macro and micro level in our modern society. This transformation in thinking leads to healing discussions that produce effective, pervasive, and long-lasting actions. Dr. Philip A. Woodmore will be your guide as we investigate and interrogate the journey to this thrilling transformation.