sophocles

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Definition of sophocles in English Turkish dictionary

Sofokles

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Definition of sophocles in English English dictionary

A male given name, mostly representing transliteration of the modern Greek Σοφοκλής

A Greek dramatic poet (ca.495 BC – 406 BC); Sophocles was one of the three greatest Greek tragedians. In the Athenian dramatic competitions of the Festival of Dionysus, he won more first prizes (around 20) than any other playwright, and placed second in all others he participated in. He is best remembered for his Oedipus Cycle of plays

an ancient Greek writer of plays, who developed Greek tragedy as a style of theatre. His tragedies include Antigone, Electra. and Oedipus Rex (?496-406 BC). born 496, Colonus, near Athens died 406 BC, Athens Greek playwright. With Aeschylus and Euripides, he was one of the three great tragic playwrights of Classical Athens. A distinguished public figure in Athens, he served successively in important posts as a treasurer, commander, and adviser. He competed in dramatic festivals, where he defeated Aeschylus to win his first victory in 468 BC. He went on to achieve unparalleled success, writing 123 dramas for dramatic competitions and achieving more than 20 victories. Only seven tragedies survive in their entirety: Antigone, Ajax, Electra, The Trachinian Women, Philoctetes, Oedipus at Colonus, and Oedipus the King, his best-known work. He increased the size of the chorus and was the first to introduce a third actor onstage. For their supple language, vivid characterization, and formal perfection, his works are regarded as the epitome of Greek drama

{i} (c.495-c.406 BC) Greek dramatist, author of "Oedipus Rex

A Greek dramatic poet (ca.495 BC - 406 BC); Sophocles was one of the three greatest Greek tragedians. In the Athenian dramatic competitions of the Festival of Dionysus, he won more first prizes (around 20) than any other playwright, and placed second in all others he participated in. He is best remembered for his Oedipus Cycle of plays

one of the great tragedians of ancient Greece (496-406 BC)

Hyphenation

Soph·o·cles

Turkish pronunciation

säfıkliz

Pronunciation

/ˈsäfəklēz/ /ˈsɑːfəkliːz/

Etymology

[ 'sä-f&-"klEz ] (biographical name.) From Ancient Greek Σοφοκλῆς (Sophoklēs).