aeschylus
Definition
Proper noun Aeschylus was an ancient Greek playwright, widely considered the founder of tragic drama. He is the first of the three great Athenian tragedians, preceding Sophocles and Euripides.
Usage and Examples
- Aeschylus is best known for his tragic trilogy, .
- Scholars study the works of Aeschylus to understand the origins of Greek theater.
- Only seven of the estimated seventy to ninety plays written by Aeschylus have survived to the present day.
Advanced Usage and Context
- The Aeschylean tradition: Refers to the style, themes, and dramatic conventions established by Aeschylus, such as the introduction of a second actor, which expanded dramatic conflict, and the use of grand, cosmic themes.
- In literary criticism, an Aeschylean tragedy often involves themes of divine justice, human suffering, and the conflict between old and new orders.
Variants and Related Words
- Aeschylean (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Aeschylus or his works.
- The play has an Aeschylean grandeur in its themes of fate and retribution.
Synonyms and Related Figures
- Tragedian: A writer of tragedies (Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides are the canonical Greek tragedians).
- Playwright: A person who writes plays.
- Sophocles: The second of the three great Greek tragedians, author of .
- Euripides: The third of the three great Greek tragedians, known for his psychologically complex characters.
Noun
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Greek tragedian; the father of Greek tragic drama (525-456 BC)
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