The Mostellaria Of Plautus: With Notes Critical And Explanatory; Prolegomena And Excursus

Plautus, Titus Maccius; Ramsay, Professor William

ISBN 10: 1163631043 / ISBN 13: 9781163631041

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Mostellaria Of Plautus: With Notes Critical And Explanatory; Prolegomena And Excursus
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1163631043
• ISBN 13: 9781163631041
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Mostellaria of Plautus is a book that contains the play written by Titus Maccius Plautus, along with critical and explanatory notes. The play is a comedy that revolves around a young man named Philolaches who has spent all his father's money on a mistress and a house. His father returns unexpectedly and Philolaches must find a way to hide his mistress and the fact that he has spent all the money. The book also includes prolegomena and excursus, which provide background information and analysis of the play. The critical and explanatory notes offer a deeper understanding of the play and its context. This book is an essential resource for anyone studying Plautus or Roman comedy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

About the Author

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.