Sophocles[a] (c. 497/496 – winter 406/405 BC) [2] was an ancient Greek tragedian known as one of three from whom at least two plays have survived in full. His first plays were written later …

3 days ago · Sophocles was an ancient Greek dramatist who lived from about 496 to about 406 bce. He wrote more than 100 plays and was one of the three famous Greek tragedians (along …

Sep 29, 2013 · Sophocles of Kolōnos (c. 496 - c. 406 BCE) was one of the most famous and celebrated writers of tragedy plays in ancient Greece and his surviving works, written …

After the death of his predecessor (456/5 BC), Sophocles became the preeminent playwright in Athens, a title he held onto for the next half a century, practically until his very death at the age …

May 23, 2018 · The Greek tragedian Sophocles (496-406 B.C.) ranks foremost among Greek classical dramatists and has been called the poet of Greek humanism par excellence. The son …

The son of Sophilus, the owner of a successful weapons factory, Sophocles was born c. 496 B.C.E. in Colonus near Athens, Greece. He grew up during the most brilliant intellectual period …

Sophocles (Sophokles) was the second of the three great ancient Greek tragedians (after Aeschylus and before Euripides) whose work has survived. Only seven of his 123 plays have …

Born in about 496 BC to a wealthy factory-owner in the Athenian suburb of Colonus, Sophocles encountered fame at an early age. At fifteen he led an official dance to celebrate the Athenian …

Jul 15, 2024 · Sophocles, a Greek legend, lived a rich life filled with education, creativity, and devotion. From his youth’s charm to his trusted roles in Athens and deep religious beliefs, he …

Mar 31, 2024 · Sophocles (c. 497/6–406 BCE) was one of the three great tragedians of classical Athens, alongside Aeschylus and Euripides. Best known for his powerful and psychologically …