Sophocles lived from 495 to 406 BC. He was a Greek playwright who wrote over 100 plays, most famously "Antigone" and "Oedipus Rex" (Theban plays).
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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 [[Greek Tradgedy]] and his works frequently won dramatic competitions. Some of his famous works are "[[Antigone]]" and "[[Oedipus Rex]]" (Theban plays).
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== Sources ==
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The New American Desk Encyclopedia, Penguin Group, 1989