Tragical: alternatives and connections

The event or connected series of events, either real or imaginary, forming the subject of a play, poem, or other composition; the unfo…

A poem after the manner of Anacreon; a sprightly little poem in praise of love and wine.

A rhetorical figure resulting from a reverted arrangement in the last clause of a sentence of the two principal words of the clause pr…

The subject matter of a discourse, writing, or artistic representation; theme or topic; also, an abstract or summary, as of the conten…

A popular kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; as, the ballad of Chevy Chase; esp., a sentimental or romantic po…

A similar covering for the foot and leg, made with very thick soles, to give an appearance of elevation to the stature; -- worn by tra…

Trodden by buskins; pertaining to tragedy.

A dramatic composition, or representation of a bright and amusing character, based upon the foibles of individuals, the manners of soc…

Such an arrangement of accessories, as in a picture, statue, poem, or play, as is appropriate to the time, place, or other circumstanc…

A buskin anciently used by tragic actors on the stage; hence, tragedy in general.

The act of representing, portraying, or describing, as by lines, diagrams, sketches, etc.; drawing an outline; as, the delineation of…

A division of a poem corresponding to a canto; a poem or song.

A mournful or plaintive poem; a funereal song; a poem of lamentation.

Narrated in a grand style; pertaining to or designating a kind of narrative poem, usually called an heroic poem, in which real or fict…

A speech or short poem addressed to the spectators and recited by one of the actors, after the conclusion of the play.

That part which embraces the main action of a play, poem, and the like, and leads on to the catastrophe; -- opposed to protasis.

To play wild pranks; to play tricks of levity, mirth, and gayety; to indulge in frolicsome play; to sport.

The seat of the affections or sensibilities, collectively or separately, as love, hate, joy, grief, courage, and the like; rarely, the…