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| − | '''Sophocles''' lived from 495 to 406 BC. He was a Greek playwright from [[Athens]] who wrote over 100 plays, only seven of which have survived. He was known for his use of [[ | + | '''Sophocles''' lived from 495 to 406 BC. He was a Greek playwright from [[Athens]] who wrote over 100 plays, only seven of which have survived. He was known for his use of [[tragedy]], and his works frequently won dramatic competitions. Some of his famous works are ''[[Antigone]]'' and ''[[Oedipus the King]]'' (Theban plays). |
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The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989 | The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989 | ||
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[[Category:Ancient Greece]] | [[Category:Ancient Greece]] | ||
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Sophocles lived from 495 to 406 BC. He was a Greek playwright from Athens who wrote over 100 plays, only seven of which have survived. He was known for his use of tragedy, and his works frequently won dramatic competitions. Some of his famous works are Antigone and Oedipus the King (Theban plays).
Source
The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989