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“May dawn, as the proverb goes, bring happy tidings coming from her mother night.”

Quote by Aeschylus

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Aeschylus, a renowned Greek tragic poet, is hailed as the 'Father of Tragedy'. His works have had a profound impact on the development of drama, with masterpieces such as 'Prometheus Bound' and 'Agamemnon'. more

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