Aeschylus

noun

Meaning

An ancient Greek playwright widely considered the father of tragedy, known for introducing the second actor to the stage.

Examples

Aeschylus wrote the only surviving trilogy of ancient Greek plays, the Oresteia.
Scholars often analyze how Aeschylus shifted the focus of drama from choral song to dialogue.

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Aeschylus

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈiːskɪləs/

Definition

An ancient Greek playwright widely considered the father of tragedy, known for introducing the second actor to the stage.

Examples

Aeschylus wrote the only surviving trilogy of ancient Greek plays, the Oresteia.
Scholars often analyze how Aeschylus shifted the focus of drama from choral song to dialogue.

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