Sofokles
Sofokles, also known as Sophocles in English (Greek: Σοφοκλῆς), was an eminent ancient Greek tragedian active in the 5th century BCE. He is traditionally counted among the three great tragedians of classical Athens, alongside Aeschylus and Euripides. Over a long and productive career, he wrote many plays, of which only a portion survive complete.
Born in the mid-5th century BCE, Sofokles is remembered for elevating the craft of tragedy and shaping
Among his surviving works, the most enduring and frequently studied include Antigone, Oedipus Tyrannus (Oedipus Rex),
Sofokles’ influence extended well beyond his own era. His innovations and dramatic approach shaped later Greek