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Aeschylean

Aeschylean

9.9
Style like the plays of the ancient Greek writer Aeschylus, with serious, grand themes
  • adjective
  • /ˌiːs.kɪˈliː.ən/
  • Literature
: esquilino
  • Critics praised the Aeschylean themes of fate and justice in the new production.

Examples

  • The play's structure was distinctly Aeschylean, reflecting the grandeur of ancient Greek tragedy.

  • Her writing style has an Aeschylean quality, focusing on deep moral conflicts.

  • The play had an Aeschylean quality.

  • Many scholars admire the Aeschylean themes.

  • Critics praised the Aeschylean themes of fate and justice in the new production.

  • The play's structure was distinctly Aeschylean, reflecting the grandeur of ancient Greek tragedy.

  • Her writing style has an Aeschylean quality, focusing on deep moral conflicts.

Surface Forms

Aeschylean positive

Morphology

Aeschylean = Aeschylus (transparent) = Aeschylus + ean

Formed by adding the productive adjectival suffix '-ean' to the proper name Aeschylus; the meaning 'relating to Aeschylus' follows directly from the base.

Etymology

Aeschylean comes from the name Aeschylus, a famous ancient Greek writer of tragic plays where 'fate', 'gods' and deep moral conflicts are central. So to call something Aeschylean is to say it reminds you of those grand, serious themes and the tragic style of his plays.