
Tragedian
Theatrical Term
Used to describe someone associated with serious, dramatic plays, not comedy or light entertainment.
She respected him as a devoted tragedian.
Cultural Legacy
Often used to refer to actors or playwrights of ancient Greek tragedies, a foundation of Western drama.
Sophocles was a revered Greek tragedian.
Historical Context
Use when discussing historical figures in theatre or when analyzing classic tragic plays.
He wrote his thesis on Shakespeare's influence on modern tragedians.
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ActorDramatistPlaywrightThespian
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