Sophocles - Wikipedia
Sophocles[a] (c. 497/496 – winter 406/405 BC) [2] 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 - The New York Times
Veterans speak of war, using the words of Sophocles; Plus, a safety tip for visiting New York, and more on the U.S. decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord. News about Sophocles ...
Unearthed papyrus contains lost scenes from Euripides’ plays
Oct 11, 2024 · For centuries, questions have loomed about two of Euripides’ lesser-known tragedies, “Ino” and “Polyidus,” with only a smattering of text fragments and plot summaries available to offer glimpses into their narratives. Now, in a groundbreaking find, two Harvard alumni have identified and worked to decipher 97 lines from these plays on ...
Sophocles | Biography, Plays, Legacy, & Facts | Britannica
Oct 30, 2024 · Sophocles, with Aeschylus and Euripides, one of classical Athens’s three great tragic playwrights. The best known of his 123 dramas is Oedipus the King. Among his other notable works are Antigone, Ajax, Philoctetes, Trachinian Women, and Electra. Learn more about his life and works in this article.
Theatre of War: Sophocles’ Message for American Veterans
Sep 12, 2016 · Almost twenty-five hundred years ago, Sophocles, Aeschylus, and Euripides wrote tragedies about the human spirit shattered, corrupted, and abused by war. Sophocles, who was also a long-serving...
Sophocles - World History Encyclopedia
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 throughout the 5th century BCE, include such classics as Oedipus Rex, Antigone, and Women of Trachis.
2nd Production of Oedipus Announced for London, Starring ... - Playbill
Jan 19, 2024 · The Old Vic has announced it will present the world premiere of Ella Hickson 's adaptation of the Sophocles classic in January 2025. Co-starring Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody, No Time To Die) and...
Sophocles News, Research and Analysis - The Conversation
May 14, 2023 · Sophocles – News, Research and Analysis – The Conversation – page 1. Academic rigour, journalistic flair. Articles on Sophocles. Displaying all articles. July 9, 2024. ‘The immortal Gods...
Sophocles: Who Was the Second of the Greek Tragedians?
Aug 26, 2022 · Sophocles lived a life of wealth and renown as the most successful of the three great Greek tragedians, but was cursed by an ambivalence to it. Who Was Sophocles? Bust of Sophocles, 150-50 CE, via the British Museum. Sophocles was born in 497 BCE in a small village just outside of Athens named Colonus.
Sophocles (1), Athenian tragic playwright | Oxford Classical …
Mar 7, 2023 · Sophocles was one of the three great masters of the genre of Greek tragedy. His life spanned the 5th century bce, and saw him compose approximately 123 dramas, while simultaneously occupying a series of important offices within the democratic state of …