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Sophocles - Biography

Biography a: The Great Ancient Greek Playwright and Tragic

Sophocles is a name associated with great ancient Greek tragedies and theater. His works, such as "Oedipus Rex" and "Antigone," remain classics of world literature and art. In this biography, we look at the key moments of his life, his contributions to ancient theatre and influence on contemporary literature and drama.

Sophocles was born around 496 B.C.E. in Colon, a small town in Attica, ancient Greece. His family was noble and educated, and he received a good education in his youth. His parents also instilled in him a love of literature and art.

Sophocles became actively involved in the theater of Athens, and his first tragedy was staged in 468 BC. e. He wrote more than 120 dramas and won many victories at dramatic festivals. His works were distinguished by deep characters, complex moral dilemmas and magnificent poetry.

Sophocles is also known for his "trilogies" - series of three tragedies related by a common theme. One of Sophocles' most famous "trilogies" was "The Theban Plays," which includes "Oedipus Rex," "Antigone" and "Oedipus on Colon." This trilogy deals with themes of fate, pride and moral choices.

One of Sophocles' most famous tragedies is "Oedipus Rex." In this play, he tells the story of Oedipus Rex, who tries to uncover the mystery of his past and faces dire consequences. Another famous play is Antigone, where the main character fights to fulfill a moral obligation to the gods, despite the prohibitions of the state.