Sophocles

Summaries of books by Sophocles.

Antigone

Sophocles · 441

A new king forbids burial to one brother. His niece defies him with dust and wine, and pride seals three tombs.

2,545-word summary · 11 min read

Oedipus the King

Sophocles · 429

A king hunting a murderer learns the killer is himself, blind to the truth until he blinds himself.

2,012-word summary · 9 min read