Aeschylus: The Father of Greek Tragedy

Aeschylus was an ancient Greek playwright, born around 525 BCE, who is widely regarded as the "father of tragedy." He revolutionized Greek drama by introducing a second actor, allowing for direct conflict and dialogue on stage, and was known for his profound exploration of justice, fate, and divine will in his powerful trilogies. Only seven of his estimated 70 to 90 plays survive, with his *Oresteia* being the only complete ancient Greek tragic trilogy still in existence.