The Oresteia

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Aeschylus, recognized as the father of tragedy, is the earliest of the three ancient Greek tragedians whose works remain accessible today. With only seven of his estimated seventy to ninety plays surviving, his influence on the genre is profound. Insights into his artistry continue to emerge from fragments found in quotes and Egyptian papyrus, enhancing our understanding of his contributions and the evolution of tragedy in ancient Greece.