The Suppliant Maidens

As the first of the ancient Greek tragedians, Aeschylus is recognized as the father of tragedy, with only seven of his estimated seventy to ninety plays surviving today. His contributions form the foundation of our understanding of the genre, while fragments from other works, often discovered on Egyptian papyrus, provide intriguing insights into his dramatic style and themes. Aeschylus's influence on later playwrights like Sophocles and Euripides remains significant, shaping the evolution of theatrical storytelling.