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Although almost nothing is known of his life or works, Greek tradition holds that Thespis was a poet often considered the “inventor of tragedy.” According to Themistius, Aristotle said that tragedy in its earliest stage was entirely choral until Thespis introduced the prologue and speeches. Thespis, according to Themistius’s account, was thus the first “actor.” He was also the first recorded winner of a prize for tragedy at the Great Dionysia drama festival in what year? Discuss
Source: The Free Dictionary