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  • Terence's Andrian

    A comedy, in five acts (Translated into English prose, with critical and explanatory notes)

    by Terence ...
    In Terence's "Andrian," the playwright masterfully intertwines humor and poignant social commentary, presenting a comedic yet insightful exploration of love, identity, and societal norms in the Roman world. Written in the 2nd century BCE, this work exemplifies the advantages of Roman New Comedy, characterized by its sophisticated dialogue and vibrant characterizations. The plot revolves around the ... Read more

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  • The Complete Works of Terence. Illustrated

    The Girl from Andros, The Eunuch and others

    by Terence ...
    Translated by Henry Thomas Riley ...
    Terence was a Roman African playwright during the Roman Republic. His comedies were performed for the first time around 170–160 BC. His plays were heavily used to learn to speak and write in Latin during the Middle Ages and Renaissance Period, and in some instances were imitated by Shakespeare.Contents:The TranslationsTHE GIRL FROM ANDROSTHE MOTHER-IN-LAWTHE SELF-TORMENTORPHORMIOTHE EUNUCHTHE ... Read more

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  • Heauton Timorumenos: the Self-Tormentor, a Comedy

    by Terence ...
    Classic Roman comedy play. With active table of contents. According to Wikipedia, "Heauton Timorumenos (The Self-Tormentor) is a play written by Publius Terentius Afer, known in English as Terence, a dramatist of the Roman Republic. The play has presented academics with some problems. Firstly it is not entirely clear whether Heauton Timorumenos is Terence's second or third play. More importantly, ... Read more

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  • The Comedies of Terence Literally Translated

    by Terence ...
    The Comedies of Terence is a collection of six plays by the Roman playwright Terence, translated literally into English. Terence, a prominent playwright of the Roman Republic, is known for his sophisticated and witty comedies, which often explore themes of mistaken identity, familial relationships, and social conventions. His works, based on Greek originals, are celebrated for their insightful ... Read more

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  • The Comedies

    by Terence ...
    Translated by Betty Radice ...
    The Roman dramatist Terence (c. 186-159 BC) adapted many of his comedies from Greek sources, rendering them suitable for audiences of his own time by introducing subtler characterization and more complex plots. In his romantic play, The Girl from Andros, Terence portrays a love affair saved by a startling discovery. The Self-Tormentor focusses on a man's remorse after sending his son to war, and ... Read more

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  • Phormio, or the Scheming Parasite, a Comedy

    by Terence ...
    Classic Roman comedy play. With active table of contents. According to Wikipedia, "Publius Terentius Afer (195/185159 BC), better known in English as Terence, was a playwright of the Roman Republic. His comedies were performed for the first time around 170160 BC, and he died young, probably in Greece or on his way back to Rome. Terentius Lucanus, a Roman senator, brought Terence to Rome as a slave ... Read more

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  • Hecyra: the Mother-in-Law, a Comedy

    by Terence ...
    Classic Roman comedy play. With active table of contents. According to Wikipedia, "Publius Terentius Afer (195/185159 BC), better known in English as Terence, was a playwright of the Roman Republic. His comedies were performed for the first time around 170160 BC, and he died young, probably in Greece or on his way back to Rome. Terentius Lucanus, a Roman senator, brought Terence to Rome as a slave ... Read more

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  • The Comedies of Terence

    by Terence ...
    Six comedies by the Roman dramatist, in English translation: Andria; or, the Fair Andrian; Eunuchus; or, the Eunuch; Heautontimorumenos; or, the Self-Tormentor; Adelphi; or, the Brothers; Hecyra; the Mother-in-law; and Phormio; or, the Scheming Parasite. ... Read more

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  • Eunuchus: the Eunuch, a Comedy

    by Terence ...
    Classic Roman comedy play. With active table of contents. According to Wikipedia, "Restoration poet and playwright Sir Charles Sedley modelled his comedy Bellamira: or, The Mistress (1687) partly on this play. (161 BC) Eunuchus (The Eunuch) is a comedy written by the Roman playwright Terence featuring a complex plot of familial misunderstanding....Publius Terentius Afer (195/185159 BC), better ... Read more

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  • Andria: the Fair Andrian, a Comedy

    by Terence ...
    Translated by Henry Thomas Riley ...
    Classic Roman comedy play. With active table of contents. According to Widipedia, "Andria (The Girl from Andros) (166 BC) Andria (English: The Girl from Andros) is a comedy by Terence, a Roman playwright. It was Terence's first play, and he wrote it when he was approximately 19 years old. Terence adapted through translation from Menander's play, although as he is at pains to point out in his ... Read more

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  • Adelphi: The Brothers, a Comedy

    by Terence ...
    Translated by Henry Thomas Riley ...
    Classic Roman comedy play. With active table of contents. According to Wikipedia, "Adelphoe (The Brothers) (160 BC) Adelphoe (also written Adelphoi and Adelphi, English: The brothers) is a play by Roman playwright Terence. It explores the best form of child-rearing...Publius Terentius Afer (195/185159 BC), better known in English as Terence, was a playwright of the Roman Republic. His comedies ... Read more

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  • The Comedies of Terence

    by Terence ...
    The Comedies of Terence comprise six plays by the Roman playwright Terence. Active in the 2nd century BCE, Terence’s works are celebrated for their refined wit, character development, and exploration of human nature. Unlike his contemporaries, who relied on slapstick humor, Terence emphasized realistic characters and moral dilemmas. His plays were heavily influenced by Greek comedy, particularly ... Read more

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