Sophocles
Sophocles was an ancient Greek tragedian, known as one of three from whom at least one play has survived in full. His first plays were written later than, or contemporary with, those of Aeschylus; and earlier than, or contemporary with, those of Euripides. Sophocles wrote more than 120 plays, but only seven have survived in a complete form: Ajax, Antigone, Women of Trachis, Oedipus Rex, Electra, Philoctetes, and Oedipus at Colonus. For almost fifty years, Sophocles was the most celebrated playwright in the dramatic competitions of the city-state of Athens which took place during the religious festivals of the Lenaea and the Dionysia. He competed in thirty competitions, won twenty-four, and was never judged lower than second place. Aeschylus won thirteen competitions, and was sometimes defeated by Sophocles; Euripides won four.
Plays of Sophocles: Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus; Antigone
Three Greek plays
By Sophocles
Philoktetes
"Philoktetes" by Sophocles is a classical Greek tragedy written in the late 5th century BC. This play explores deep themes of human nature, character,...
By Sophocles
Oedipus King of Thebes Translated into English Rhyming Verse with Explanatory Notes
"Oedipus King of Thebes" by Sophocles is a tragic play written in the 5th century BC. This classic piece of literature explores themes of fate, identi...
By Sophocles
The Seven Plays in English Verse
"The Seven Plays in English Verse" by Sophocles, translated by Lewis Campbell, is a collection of ancient Greek tragedies written in the 5th century B...
By Sophocles