5 Questions
Which philosopher's name is not mentioned in relation to the analysis of tragedy?
Socrates
Who is known for modernist meditations on death, loss, and suffering?
Samuel Beckett
Who are some of the ancient Greek tragedians mentioned in the text?
Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides
In what work did Aristotle provide significant insights into tragedy?
'Poetics'
Who is known for postmodernist reworkings of the tragic canon?
Heiner Müller
Test your knowledge on the genre of tragedy in drama, its historical significance, and its intention to invoke catharsis through human suffering and sorrowful events that befall main characters.
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