👉 Sophocles (also known as Sophocles of Thessalonica) was a Greek tragedian, playwright, and poet who lived from 456 BC to 405 BC. He is best known for his plays, which span over 37 works and are widely regarded as some of the most important tragedies in classical literature. Sophocles' main themes include tragedy, comedy, and political satire. His plays often deal with themes such as love, power, politics