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n. - Greek poet who is said to have originated Greek tragedy (sixth century BC).

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  • 'Thespis' (1871) first brought him into partnership with Mr. Gilbert, a partnership which was further cemented by 'Trial by Jury'
  • For the disciples of Thespis, Paris was a paradise.
  • “Then you'll end the Thespis of Sulla's standing courts.”
  • Thespis at Emu aspire — together with the framework of the scenes.
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