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Aeschylus was the first of the renowned prize-winning writers of Greek tragedy.
Greek Tragedy - Setting the Stage for Ancient Greek Tragedy
Introduction to the Ancient Greek art form called Tragedy and the evolution of Greek drama.
Greek Theater Study Guide
The origins of Greek drama are debated and may never be known for sure, but it is thought that they developed out of a form of ritual worship that involved a chorus of men, possibly dressed as horses, connected with the vegetation god Dionysus.
Persae by Aeschylus
1911 encyclopedia article on Aeschylus and his Persae tragedy.
Aeschylus
Information about the life of Aeschylus from a 1911 encyclopedia article.
Aeschylus
Information about the work of Aeschylus, from a 1911 encyclopedia article.
Oresteia by Aeschylus
1911 encyclopedia article on Aeschylus and his Oresteia tragedy.
Suppliants by Aeschylus
Article on the Suppliants (Supplices) by Aeschylus from a 1911 encyclopedia.
Seven Against Thebes by Aeschylus
1911 encyclopedia article on Aeschylus and his Seven Against Thebes tragedy.
Prometheus by Aeschylus
1911 encyclopedia article on Aeschylus and his Prometheus tragedy.

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