Birthdate: 0497 BC
Birthplace: Colonus, Athens, Greece
Died: 0406 BC
Sophocles, an ancient Greek tragedian, made significant contributions to drama. With more than 120 plays, he was the leading playwright in Athens for around fifty years. He won twenty-four out of thirty dramatic competitions, showcasing his talent in character development and storytelling in works like “Oedipus Rex” and “Antigone.” His innovative techniques, such as introducing a third actor and reducing chorus involvement, had a lasting impact on the development of Greek theater.
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