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Summary of Oedipus Rex
The tragic fate of a king, haunted by prophecy and his own unknowing actions.
Summary of Antigone
The tragic consequences of loyalty, defiance, and family conflict in ancient Thebes.
Summary of Oedipus at Colonus
The tragic journey of a cursed king seeking redemption in a sacred place.
Summary of Electra
Family, revenge, and the enduring power of love in Electra.
Summary of Ajax
Betrayal, honor, and the tragic downfall of an ancient hero.
Summary of The Trachiniae
Betrayal, revenge, and the devastating consequences of love in 'The Trachiniae'
Summary of Philoctetes
The haunting journey of betrayal, abandonment, and the power of forgiveness.
The Chronomancer's Map
Sophocles is born in Colonus, near Athens
Sophocles wins the first prize at the Dionysia festival for his play 'Triptolemus'
Sophocles defeats Aeschylus in a dramatic competition
Sophocles serves as one of the treasurers of Athena
Sophocles' play 'Antigone' is performed
Sophocles' play 'Oedipus Rex' is performed
Sophocles is appointed as a general in the Athenian army
Sophocles' play 'Electra' is performed
Sophocles' play 'Ajax' is performed
Sophocles' play 'The Women of Trachis' is performed
Sophocles' play 'Philoctetes' is performed
Sophocles' play 'Oedipus at Colonus' is performed
Sophocles dies in Athens at the age of 90
Sophocles' last play 'Oedipus at Colonus' is produced posthumously