In Greek drama, the 'Unities' of Time, Place, and Action were later formalized by Neoclassical critics based on the writings of:
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Correct answer: Aristotle
Aristotle's 'Poetics' provided the groundwork for these rules, suggesting a play should have a single plot, occur in a single location, and span no more than 24 hours. These constraints heavily influenced Elizabethan and Neoclassical English drama.
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