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This book is a detailed critical analysis of Titus Maccius Plautus's play, Trinummus. The author provides the historical context of the play and its author, explores its themes, and discusses its literary significance. The Trinummus is a Roman comedy, adapted from a Greek original by Philemon. The book situates the play and its author within the context of Roman and Greek theater, noting how Plautus often adapted Greek comedic conventions for a Roman audience. The author explores Plautus's use of lyrical elements, accelerated rhythms, and character types to create a distinct and engaging Roman style of comedy. The author argues that the Trinummus is a carefully constructed play with a complex and well-developed plot involving two distinct but interweaving storylines. The author also examines the play's main themes and ideas, including familial duty, the power of money, and the importance of trust. The book concludes by assessing the Trinummus as a significant work in the development of Roman comedy and in the history of theater more broadly, showcasing Plautus's skill in adapting and innovating upon Greek comedic traditions.
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David R. Slavitt, poet, novelist, critic, and journalist, has published more than fifty books. His translations include the "Metamorphoses" of Ovid, "The Fables of Avianus," the "& quot; Eclogues& quot; and & quot; Georgics& quot; of Virgil," and "Seneca: The Tragedies, Vols. 1 and 2," all available from Johns Hopkins.
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