aeschylean
Definition
- Adjective:
- Of or relating to Aeschylus: Pertaining to the ancient Greek tragedian Aeschylus, his life, or his works.
- In the manner of Aeschylus: Characteristic of or resembling the style, themes, or dramatic techniques found in the plays of Aeschylus.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The scholar gave a lecture on the Aeschylean concept of divine justice.
- The playwright's use of a grand chorus was distinctly Aeschylean in its execution.
- We studied the Aeschylean trilogy The Oresteia in our classical literature course.
Advanced Usage
- "Aeschylean tragedy": A tragedy that embodies the characteristics typical of Aeschylus's plays, such as grand themes, a focus on cosmic order, and the use of a second actor and a large chorus.
- The film's exploration of fate versus free will had an almost Aeschylean gravity to it.
Variants and Related Words
- Aeschylus (n): The proper noun referring to the ancient Greek playwright (c. 525/524 – c. 456/455 BC), often called the father of tragedy.
Synonyms
- Pertaining to Aeschylus: Related to Aeschylus.
- In the style of Aeschylus: Aeschylean-style.
Adjective
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of or relating to or in the manner of Aeschylus
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