Tragedy
a dramatic poem representing an important event, or a series TRAGEDY of events, in the life of some person or persons, in which the diction is elevated, and which has generally a tragic or fatal catastrophe; that species of drama which tragical character. Tragedy originated among the Greeks in the worship of logue in the choral odes, and made one chorus. His first representation was in chus and Choerilus, and is said to have come down to us. AEschylus (525-456 written 150 pieces, none of which has come down to us.
Æschylus (525-456 the parts of the chorus, and made the B. c.) added a second actor, diminished the parts of the chorus, and made the dialogue the principal part of the action.
He also introduced scenery, and masks for actors, and is also said to have introduced the custom of contending with trilogies, or three plays at a time. In his later years he added a third actor.
ARTHUR TRAIN ARTHUR TRAIN ed the scenery and costume. In the hands teriorated in dignity; one of his peculiarities was the prologue, or introductory monologue, in which some god or hero opens the play what has already happened, and what is lay , telling who he is, the present state of affairs. He also inwhat has already happened, and what is the present state of affairs. He also in- Greek by birth, who began to exhibit in 240 в. c. He was succeeded by Nævius (died 204 в. c.), and Ennius (239-169 TRAJAN B. C.) The only complete Roman tragedies that have come down to us are the 10 attributed to Seneca (A. D. 2-65). The first English tragedy is "Gorboduc, or DRAMA.
Ferrex and Porrex," acted in 1562. See