FAQ About Sophocles
Who was Sophocles?
Sophocles was an ancient Greek playwright, best known for his tragedies. Born around 497/6 BC in Colonus, a village near Athens, he was one of the most important writers of ancient Greek drama, along with Aeschylus and Euripides. Sophocles is particularly celebrated for his contributions to the development of dramatic structure, especially through complex character development and the integration of third actors in performances.
