The Wisdom of The Ancient Greeks

The Wisdom of The Ancient Greeks

Compiled By: Mel Thompson

FROM A period of about 200 years, beginning in the late 500s BC, Athens was the centre of Greek culture. The height of this period, from 461 BC to 431 BC, is often called the Golden Age. During this period, largely as a result of the emergence of democracy, literature flourished. Drama in the form of tragedy became the most important literary form. Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides are the three greatest tragic playwrights. Aeschylus’s plays are noted for seriousness, majestic language and complexity of thought. Those of Sophocles are noted for characterisation, graceful language, and sense of proportion. Euripides, the ‘philosopher of the stage’ explored human emotions and passions. Comedy was also prominent in the 400s BC. The plays of Aristophanes, a writer of bawdy and satiric comedy, reflected the sense of freedom, vitality, and spirit that pervaded Athens at the time. [download]

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