aeschylean

/ˌɛskəˈliːən/
adjective
  1. Relating to or characteristic of the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus or his works, especially in being grand, tragic, or morally weighty.
    • The play had an Aeschylean scope, dealing with fate and justice across generations.
    • Her novel's tragic hero felt almost Aeschylean in his downfall.
    • The director aimed for an Aeschylean grandeur in the staging of the ancient drama.
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