Tetralogy/teˈtrælədʒi/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Literary Origin Originally used in ancient Greek literature for a set of four works. The original tetralogy included three tragedies and a satyr play. Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Works Common in literature and arts, signifying a complete series. J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth books are not a tetralogy. Pro Tip 3/3Unified Themes The works in a tetralogy are often connected by themes or characters. The Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante form a compelling tetralogy.