Oedipus and Antigone - generally known as the Theban plays
Greek tragedies were primarily written by three playwrights: Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. Aeschylus is often considered the father of tragedy, known for works like "The Oresteia." Sophocles introduced innovations such as the use of a third actor and is famous for plays like "Oedipus Rex." Euripides is known for his more complex characters and emotional depth, with notable works including "Medea" and "The Bacchae."
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Sophocles. Among others, Sophocles wrote some of the most famous works, still studied in high schools and colleges to this day.
The most famous Greek heroine is often considered to be Antigone, a central figure in Sophocles' tragedy. She is renowned for her unwavering loyalty to her family and moral principles, defying King Creon’s decree to honor her brother Polynices with a proper burial. Antigone's story explores themes of duty, justice, and the struggle between individual conscience and state law, making her a timeless symbol of resistance and bravery.
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The classic tragedy Oedipus Rex was written by Sophocles and first performed in 429 BC. Aristotle proclaimed the play the best Greek tragedy ever written in his book Poetica.
i'm pretty sure they are Euripides, Aeschylus and Sophocles
Sinclair MacLardy Adams has written: 'Sophocles, the playwright' -- subject(s): Mythology, Greek, in literature, Criticism and interpretation, Tragedy
Felix Budelmann has written: 'The Language of Sophocles' -- subject- s -: Community in literature, Greece, Greek language, Language, Mythology, Greek, in literature, Oral communication, Style, Tragedy
Phrynicus, Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides
There are four famous ancient Greek playwrights. Sophocles is the most famous writer of tragedies; his Oedipus Rex is one of the world's most famous plays. Euripides is also a very famous tragedian who wrote several plays including Hippolytus, Bacchae, Alcestis and one of his most famous, Medea. Aeschylus was a third famous tragedian. The most famous comic writer was Aristophanes, famous for his plays The Birds and The Frogs and the utterly hilarious and still topical Lysistrata.
Sophocles is mostly famous for being a playwright and for mastering the art of the Greek drama. His most famous play was 'Oedipus the King.'
It is not in the Bible. In Greek mythology, Electra was the daughter of King Agamemnon as Electra or Elektra is a Greek tragedy by Sophocles.
The play "Electra" was written by the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles. It is one of his most famous tragedies, exploring themes of revenge, justice, and family dynamics.
Greek literature boasts three great writers of tragedy whose works are extant: Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides.
Probably Oedipus Rex by Sophocles.