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... death . Creon's own son , who had been betrothed to Antigone and had defended her , has also slain himself , as has Creon's wife , in grief at her son's death . Of all the Greek dramatists , Euripides is the glowing chal- lenger . His ...
... death . Creon's own son , who had been betrothed to Antigone and had defended her , has also slain himself , as has Creon's wife , in grief at her son's death . Of all the Greek dramatists , Euripides is the glowing chal- lenger . His ...
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... Death forth with a summons . Everyman is taken by surprise . He is dis- mayed when Death identifies himself and orders him to pre- pare for the long journey . He pleads for a stay , for more time , which Death refuses him . Everyman ...
... Death forth with a summons . Everyman is taken by surprise . He is dis- mayed when Death identifies himself and orders him to pre- pare for the long journey . He pleads for a stay , for more time , which Death refuses him . Everyman ...
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... Death in the Tree , which might be called a sort of abbreviated morality play . The characters are a Hermit , a Bully , a Cynic , and a Coward . A Hermit chances to discover a sack of gold coins in the hollow of a tree . Though he is ...
... Death in the Tree , which might be called a sort of abbreviated morality play . The characters are a Hermit , a Bully , a Cynic , and a Coward . A Hermit chances to discover a sack of gold coins in the hollow of a tree . Though he is ...
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