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Tragedy is a representation of action that is worthy of serious at

Tragedy is a representation of action that is worthy of serious attention, complete in itself and of some magnitude – bringing about by means of pity and fear the purging of such emotions. – Aristotle

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The true end of tragedy is to purify the passions. – Aristotle

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Tragedy on the stage is no longer enough for me, I shall bring it into my own life. – Antonin Artaud

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