Birthdate: 0480 BC
Birthplace: Salamis, Greece
Died: 0406 BC
Euripides, a tragedian of classical Athens, is one of the three ancient Greek playwrights whose complete plays have survived. Credited with around ninety plays, with eighteen or nineteen surviving intact, he is known for innovative theatrical techniques. Euripides depicted traditional heroes as ordinary individuals facing extraordinary circumstances, exploring their inner lives and motives in depth. His approach influenced drama for centuries, shaping the works of later writers in both tragedy and comedy. Despite criticism for decadent intellectualism, Euripides left a lasting impact on literary history.
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