What are the names of the four famous dramatists of ancient Greece?
1. Aeschylus
Aeschylus (Αισχυλο?) was born in Eleusis, Attica, Greece in 525 BC and died in Sicily in 456 BC. Jera on. The ancient Greek tragic poet, together with Sophocles and Euripides, is known as the greatest tragedian writer in ancient Greece, and is known as the "Father of Tragedy".
2. Sophocles
Sophocles was born in 496 BC and died in 406 BC, coinciding with the heyday of Athens. Among the three tragic poets, he lived the longest and won the most awards. When he died, war broke out again between Athens and Sparta, and the poet's body could not be buried in his hometown. After hearing the news, the Spartan general ordered a truce so that the Athenians could bury him with peace of mind.
3. Euripides
Euripides (480 BC - 406 BC), together with Aeschylus and Sophocles, are known as the three major Greeks. A master of tragedy, he created more than ninety works in his lifetime, of which eighteen have been preserved to this day.
The evaluation of Euripides has been mixed throughout the ages. Some people say that he is the greatest tragedy writer, while others say that tragedy declined in his hands. No matter how repeated these evaluations are, there is no doubt that he is the greatest tragedy writer. Euripides' works had a profound impact on later generations.
4. Aristophanes
Aristophanes (approximately 446 BC - 385 BC) was a representative writer of early comedy in ancient Greece. He was familiar with Greek literature and art, and had extensive contacts with contemporary philosophers and writers. It is said that he wrote 44 comedies, 11 of which are extant, including "The Akane". He had a great influence on comedy in later generations and is known as the "Father of Comedy".
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Origins of ancient Greek tragedy
Ancient Greek tragedy originated from celebrations dedicated to Dionysus, the god of wine. During the long evolution of the ancient Greek world, this primitive sacrificial activity gradually developed into an art style that was accompanied by a chorus, performed by actors, and relied on curtains, backgrounds, masks, etc. to shape the environment. This was the prototype of Western drama.
Most ancient Greek dramas are based on myths, heroic legends and epics, so the themes are usually very serious. Aristotle once specifically discussed the meaning of tragedy in "Poetics". He believed that the purpose of tragedy was to arouse the audience's pity for the characters in the play and fear of the unpredictable fate, thereby purifying the emotions.
The conflicts described in tragedies are often irreconcilable and fatalistic. The protagonists in tragedies often have a strong and unyielding character and heroic spirit, but they always encounter failure in the process of fighting against fate.
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