5th-century bc writers

Sophocles

One of three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays have survived

Sophocles

One of three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays have survived

Plato

Athenian philosopher during the Classical period in Ancient Greece, founder of the Platonist school of thought and the Academy, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world

Aeschylus

Ancient Greek tragedian, and is often described as the father of tragedy

Aristophanes

Comic playwright or comedy-writer of ancient Athens and a poet of Old Attic Comedy