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The greatest tragedy written by Sophocles is Oedipus The King, followed by Antigone.

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What is the famous greek tragedy written by sophocles?

Oedipus and Antigone - generally known as the Theban plays


Is Sophocles Antigone a tragedy?

Yes.


Was aeschylus a tragedy or comedy writer?

It is a Tragedy along with Sophocles and Euripides.


The play Oedipus Rex was written by?

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.


Who wrote the tragedy of Oedipus Rex?

Sophocles


When was tragedy created?

The earliest tragedies, that is to say, tragic plays, were written in Ancient Greece by such playwrights as Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides


Who are 3 Greek authors of tragedy?

i'm pretty sure they are Euripides, Aeschylus and Sophocles


What has the author Sinclair MacLardy Adams written?

Sinclair MacLardy Adams has written: 'Sophocles, the playwright' -- subject(s): Mythology, Greek, in literature, Criticism and interpretation, Tragedy


What tragedy did sophocles write?

Over 120 plays


Who were main 10 Greek tragedians?

Greek literature boasts three great writers of tragedy whose works are extant: Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides.


Aristotle laid out his theories about dramatic tragedy in?

Aristotle laid out his theories about dramatic tragedy in Oedipus the King by Sophocles poetics.


What did Aristotle believe about tragedy?

It is impossible to answer you question in a line or two. Aristotle wrote a whole book (his Poetics) as he tried to define tragedy. See if you can find a condensed version - you could try looking on t he Internet for 'Aristotle's definition of tragedy' or 'Aristotle's Poetics'. Good luck!