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Oedipus Rex, a play penned by Sophocles between 430 and 426 B.C., narrates the tale of a man's struggle to avoid his destined fate. This is considered the playwright’s most renowned work.
Antigone, another masterpiece by Sophocles from around 441 B.C., explores the consequences of excessive pride and stubbornness. Similar to Ajax, it highlights the significance of the ritualistic burial of the deceased.
Sophocles’ Electra (circa 425-410 B.C.) delves into the familial tragedy surrounding Agamemnon's death.
Prometheus Bound, authored by Aeschylus around 490 B.C., recounts the punishment of Prometheus for defying Zeus.
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