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Antigone's Wake: A Novel of Imperial Athens
Antigone's Wake A Novel of Imperial Athens Author:Nicholas Nicastro Athens, 440 BC. Under Pericles, the democracy is building its imperial legacy in blood, stone, and ballots. Ruling the stage, Sophocles premieres the tragedy of Antigone, earning renown that propels him to an honorary generalship. But the honor turns serious when war breaks out with the powerful island of Samos. Can Sophocles the pla... more »ywright now direct real soldiers in a war that will decide the fate of Athens sea empire?« less