The Comedies of Terence

Terence

ISBN 10: 1022924478 / ISBN 13: 9781022924475

Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Mär 2025, 2025

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Neuware - Experience the wit and wisdom of ancient Rome with 'The Comedies of Terence,' a collection of plays by Publius Terentius Afer. This volume presents literal English prose translations of Terence's celebrated Latin dramas, offering readers direct access to the heart of Roman comedy. Each play is accompanied by detailed notes, providing valuable context and insights into the nuances of the original Latin text. A cornerstone of classical literature, Terence's work provides a window into Roman society, exploring universal themes of love, family, and social dynamics with humor and keen observation. This edition is carefully prepared for print republication, ensuring the enduring accessibility of these important works for students, scholars, and anyone interested in exploring the foundations of Western dramatic tradition. Delve into the world of Latin drama and discover the timeless appeal of Terence's comedic genius.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Comedies of Terence
• Publisher: Creative Media Partners, LLC Mär 2025
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1022924478
• ISBN 13: 9781022924475
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 156H x 11D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 156 millimeters height by 11 millimeters depth
• Weight: 422 grams

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Synopsis

Experience the wit and wisdom of ancient Rome with "The Comedies of Terence," a collection of plays by Publius Terentius Afer. This volume presents literal English prose translations of Terence's celebrated Latin dramas, offering readers direct access to the heart of Roman comedy. Each play is accompanied by detailed notes, providing valuable context and insights into the nuances of the original Latin text.

A cornerstone of classical literature, Terence's work provides a window into Roman society, exploring universal themes of love, family, and social dynamics with humor and keen observation. This edition is carefully prepared for print republication, ensuring the enduring accessibility of these important works for students, scholars, and anyone interested in exploring the foundations of Western dramatic tradition. Delve into the world of Latin drama and discover the timeless appeal of Terence's comedic genius.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.