English-Norwegian translations for sophocles

Definition of sophocles

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

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