The Oresteia

Aeschylus, recognized as the father of tragedy, is a pivotal figure in ancient Greek literature, with only seven of his estimated seventy to ninety plays surviving today. His works provide foundational insights into the genre, shaping our understanding of earlier tragedies. As the first of the three major tragedians, alongside Sophocles and Euripides, his contributions are crucial to the study and appreciation of classical drama.