The Tragedies of Sophocles

Sophocles (circa 496-406 BCE) remains one of the towering figures of ancient Greek drama and literature. Born in Colonus, near Athens, he lived through the most vibrant age of dramatic art and Athenian intellect, contributing substantially to its apex. With more than 120 plays to his name, Sophocles' legacy is immortalized through his extant tragedies, of which only seven survive in their entirety...