Attic tragedies of stateliest and most regal argument.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Refers to classical Greek plays that deal with grand and noble subjects.
- In plain terms
- Stories from old Greek tragedies about kings and serious topics.
- What can you take from it?
- Tragedy explores serious and noble human experiences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a story grand?
- Why study ancient tragedy?
Another view
It may exclude modern or less formal dramatic forms.
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