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Aeschylus: The Father of Tragedy and His Lasting Impact on Drama

Aeschylus (523–456 BC), known as the “Father of Tragedy,” is one of the most significant figures in the history of theatre and literature.

As the earliest of the three great Greek tragedians whose work has survived—alongside Sophocles and Euripides—Aeschylus shaped the very foundations of drama as we know it today. His groundbreaking contributions to the development of theatre, especially his innovations in plot structure, character development, and the use of a second actor, continue to influence modern storytelling.

In this post, we will explore Aeschylus’s life, his monumental contributions to ancient Greek drama, and why his works like The Oresteia and The Persians are still studied and performed centuries after their creation.

Aeschylus: A Brief Biography

Born in Eleusis, a town near Athens, Aeschylus grew up during a time of great political and cultural change in ancient Greece.

He fought in several key