Archive
The Modernity of Greek Tragedy
Athens, 6th century B.C.; Pisistratus the tyrant, who then reigned supreme in the Greek city, institutes a tragedy competition during the Greater Dionysia, celebrated annually in early spring. The plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides enjoy a considerable success, attracting a large audience in the amphitheaters. Over 2,000 years later, […]