In addition to being a captivating read, Antigone will make you question the deeds of our heroes and anti-heroes. After Antigone’s uncle, the king Creon, forbade the burial of Polynices because he attacked his brother for the throne, Antigone decided to defy the king’s order. The story revolves around the deaths of Antigone’s brothers – Eteocles and Polynices. This Greek tragedy centers around family ties, a woman’s assertiveness, and civil disobedience. Your family issues will seem like nothing after you are finished reading Antigone. Oedipus and Antigone, by Charles Jalabert, 1842 From romance to mythology, here is the must-read list from the ancient world: Thanks to the way they used of leisure time, we are now lucky enough to have all those masterpieces that give us a glimpse into the life, thoughts, feelings, and philosophical reflections of the ancient world.Īnyone looking to expand their horizons, learn something new, or find a better way to pass their time than scrolling through a newsfeed, should give ancient Greek and Roman literature a try. Just as we spend our idle days browsing the internet and checking our social media for new posts, they spent their days discussing philosophy, attending the theatre, and crafting works of art. It was also used to explore new ways of thinking and philosophical expression. In the times of the ancient Greeks and the Roman Empire, literature was a prime source of entertainment. So for all of you who are contemplating whether you should add some classics to your reading list, trust me, you should!
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The Hellenes and Romans sure knew how to create and appreciate exceptional literature. Written by Nicole Garrison, Contributing Writer, Classical Wisdom
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