The Greek philosopher Aristotle defined tragedy as an action “that is serious, complete, and of a certain magnitude.” But in…
Andrew Osborne
Andrew Osborne has written for websites including "Nerve," "Rocker," "Vanity Fair," and "Wired." He's also written film, TV, comic, theatrical, and interactive scripts for Warner Bros., MTV, HBO, Orion, MPCA, Platinum Studios, enVie Interactive, and the Discovery Channel, among others.
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