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  1. ancient-literature.com

    Aeschylus (Aiskhylos) is often recognized as the father of tragedy, and is the first of the three early Greek tragedians whose plays survive extant (the other two being Sophocles and Euripides).In fact, by expanding the number of characters in plays to allow for conflict among them (previously, only a single character interacted with the Chorus) he was arguably the founder of all serious Greek ...
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  3. en.wikipedia.org

    Aeschylus (UK: / ˈ iː s k ɪ l ə s /, [1] US: / ˈ ɛ s k ɪ l ə s /; [2] Ancient Greek: Αἰσχύλος Aischýlos; c. 525 /524 - c. 456 /455 BC) was an ancient Greek tragedian often described as the father of tragedy. [3] [4] Academic knowledge of the genre begins with his work, [5] and understanding of earlier Greek tragedy is largely based on inferences made from reading his ...
  4. englishliterature.in

    Sep 17, 2024His work stands as a testament to the power of drama to confront the human condition, offering audiences both in ancient Greece and today profound insights into justice, morality, and the nature of power. As we continue to study and perform his works, Aeschylus remains an enduring presence in the world of English literature and beyond.
  5. britannica.com

    Dec 19, 2024Aeschylus (born 525/524 bc —died 456/455 bc, Gela, Sicily) was the first of classical Athens' great dramatists, who raised the emerging art of tragedy to great heights of poetry and theatrical power.. Life and career. Aeschylus grew up in the turbulent period when the Athenian democracy, having thrown off its tyranny (the absolute rule of one man), had to prove itself against both self ...
  6. worldhistory.org

    Aeschylus (c. 525 - c. 456 BCE) was one of the great writers of Greek Tragedy in 5th century BCE Classical Athens.Known as 'the father of tragedy', the playwright wrote up to 90 plays, winning with half of them at the great Athenian festivals of Greek drama.Perhaps his most famous work is Prometheus Bound which tells the myth of the Titan punished by Zeus for giving humanity the gift of fire.
  7. worldhistoryedu.com

    Aeschylus (ca. 525-456 BCE) was one of the three most influential ancient Greek tragedians, i.e. writers of tragedy. Born in Eleusis, a place near Athens, Aeschylus is known for authoring masterpieces like Seven Against Thebes (c. 467 BCE), Prometheus Bound (c. 430 BCE), The Persians (472 BCE), Eumenides (458 BCE), and Agamemnon (458 BCE).. He was skilled at brilliantly exploring and depicting ...
  8. biographs.org

    Aeschylus: Father of European Tragedy Aeschylus, the renowned ancient Greek playwright, is widely regarded as the father of European tragedy. Of his approximately 90 tragedies (including satyr plays), the titles of most are known, while fragments of many survive. Birth and Family Aeschylus hailed from the aristocratic Athenian city of Eleusis, famous for its ancient mysteries.
  9. historyaffairs.com

    Aeschylus, one of ancient Greece's most celebrated playwrights, is often hailed as the "father of tragedy." Living from around 525 BCE to 456 BCE, he transformed Greek theater, expanding its depth and drama, and established conventions that would shape the genre.His works, known for their moral depth, exploration of divine justice, and innovations in stagecraft, have resonated through ...
  10. lithubbox.com

    Oct 12, 2024This was Greek tragedy, and no one did it better than the three masters of the genre: Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. These guys were the rock stars of ancient Greek theater, turning the city of Athens into a hotbed of dramatic art. Their plays explored human suffering, the will of the gods, and all the juicy consequences of fate and free ...

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    Ancient Athenian playwright

    Aeschylus was an ancient Greek tragedian often described as the father of tragedy. Academic knowledge of the genre begins with his work, and understanding of earlier Greek tragedy is largely based on inferences made from reading his surviving plays. According to Aristotle, he expanded the number of characters in the theatre and allowed conflict among them. Formerly, characters interacted only with the chorus. Only seven of Aeschylus's estimated 70 to 90 plays have survived in complete form. There is a long-standing debate regarding the authorship of one of them, Prometheus Bound, with some scholars arguing that it may be the work of his son Euphorion. Fragments from other plays have survived in quotations, and more continue to be discovered on Egyptian papyri. These fragments often give further insights into Aeschylus' work. He was likely the first dramatist to present plays as a trilogy. His Oresteia is the only extant ancient example. Wikipedia

    Native nameΑἰσχύλος
    Bornc. 525 /524 BC, Eleusis
    Age at death68 years
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