Oedipus the King and Antigone

Sophocles is one of three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays have survived. His first plays were written later than or contemporary with those of Aeschylus, and earlier than or contemporary with those of Euripides.Peter D. Arnott was a puppeteer and Professor of drama at Tufts University. He wrote many books and translated many classical plays.

• B.C. 495: Birth of Sophocles480: Chosen to lead the chorus celebrating the Greet victory over Persia at Salamis468: Production of the lost Triptolemus; defeats Aeschylus in the dramatic festival?: Production of Antigone440: Appointed general, serves on expedition against the island of Samos?: Production of The Women of Trachis431: Outbreak of war between Athens and Sparta?429: Production of Oedipus the King?: Production of Electra409: Production of Philoctetes406: Death of Sophocles401: Posthumous production of Oedipus at Colonus