Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sophocles
Proper Noun
/ˈsɒf.ə.kliːz/
Definition
An ancient Greek playwright and one of the three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays have survived.
Examples
- Sophocles wrote over 120 plays, but only seven are known to have survived in complete form.
- The most famous works of Sophocles include ‘Oedipus Rex’ and ‘Antigone’.
- His innovations in stagecraft and dialogue greatly influenced the evolution of theatre.
Meaning
Sophocles is best known for his contributions to drama and the development of character and plot in Greek theatre.
Synonyms
- none applicable
