A scholarly edition of Phormio with extensive notes and guidance
This edition presents Terence’s comedy with an expert introduction and a full text of Phormio, including stage directions and historical commentary. Edited by H. C. Elmer, it incorporates material from the Dziatzko edition to help readers understand the play in its ancient context.
This edition frames the work with background on Greek drama, the development of Attic comedy, and the role of Terence in Roman theater. It combines the primary text with notes, a thorough apparatus, and an appendix to support study and interpretation, making it useful for coursework and self-guided reading alike.
- Full text of Phormio with stage directions for performance context
- Notes and introductions that explain vocabulary, references, and style
- Historical background on Greek and Roman drama and on Terence’s sources
- Appendix, bibliography, and a glossary of terms to aid study
Ideal for students and readers of classical comedy who want clear guidance alongside the original text.