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Aeschylean, a.|iːskɪˈliːən|
[f. L. Aeschylus, ad. Gr. αἰσχύλος (see def.) + -an.]
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Aeschylus, the Athenian tragic poet (525–456 b.c.), or his works, style, etc.
1844J. F. Boyes Illustr. Tragedies æschylus & Sophocles i. p. xxxvii, His style and expressions are so bold, as often to border on the Aeschylean. 1850Kingsley Alton Locke I. ix. 138 The Eschylean grandeur, the terrible rhythmic lilt. 1871Swinburne Songs bef. Sunrise 178 With wind-notes as of eagles æschylean. 1921Spectator 12 Mar. 333/1 An Aeschylean trilogy, the three connected plays, lasted most of a day. 1958Ibid. 22 Aug. 257/2 The last, æschylean novel. |