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Sophocles
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Sophocles was an ancient Greek tragedian, one of three from whom at least two plays have 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 wrote more than 120 plays, but only seven have survived in a complete form: Ajax, Antigone, Women of Trachis, Oedipus Rex, Electra, Philoctetes, and Oedipus at Colonus. For almost 50 years, Sophocles was the most celebrated playwright in the dramatic competitions of the city-state of Athens, which took place during the religious festivals of the Lenaea and the Dionysia. He competed in 30 competitions, won 24, and was never judged lower than second place. Aeschylus won 13 competitions and was sometimes beaten by Sophocles; Euripides won four.
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Sophocles was one of the three great ancient Greek tragedians whose works have survived to the present day.
Throughout his life, he wrote over 120 plays, although only seven have survived in their complete form.
He dominated the Athenian stage for nearly 50 years, becoming the most awarded playwright in religious festivals.
Beyond his writing, he served as a priest, politician, and philosopher in ancient Athens.
His masterpiece, Oedipus the King, remains a cornerstone of Greek tragedy that continues to captivate readers today.