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"It's an emotional release that I think we are often denied because we have to read tragedies in the news every day and then keep our heads down and work."

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

“Titanic” made audiences understand why historic catastrophes are also intimate tragedies.

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

“Coriolanus” has never been one of Shakespeare’s more popular tragedies.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

We’ve traveled together, attended each other’s weddings, and borne our hurts and tragedies together.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

Misery waited down one road, and tragedies just as great could be found down the other.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros