"Antigone," a masterpiece by French playwright Jean Anouilh, is a modern reinterpretation of Sophocles' ancient Greek tragedy. Set in the Greek city-state of Thebes, it follows King Oedipus's daughter, Antigone, who defies her uncle Creon's decree to bury her fallen brother, sparking a tragic conflict. Premiering in Paris in 1944, the play was a huge success and continues to be performed on stages worldwide, with its script frequently topping the sales charts on French book websites.