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What is Aeschylus commonly known as?

  • The Father of Comedy

  • The Father of Tragedy

  • The Father of History

  • The Father of Philosophy

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The answer is "The Father of Tragedy." Aeschylus, an ancient Greek playwright, earned this title for his significant contributions to the development of Greek tragedy. He is credited with introducing the second actor, reducing the role of the chorus, and emphasizing plot and character development in his plays.
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