What types of literature did Sophocles write?
Greek dramatist Sophocles wrote around 123 plays, and most of them explored social life and issues related to religion and politics. His dramas explore flawed characters whose fates are often sealed by an inevitable tragedy. Some of his most renowned plays are: Oedipus the King, Philoctetes, Antigone or Electra. Sophocles was also known for developing his characters' arcs in a more complex and nuanced way.
