The Adelphoe of Terence (Classic Reprint): With Introduction, Notes and Critical Appendix: With Introduction, Notes and Critical Appendix (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A annotated edition of Terence’s Adelphoe with introduction, notes, and a critical appendix.
This edition provides a clear introduction to the play and its context, followed by extensive notes that illuminate language, themes, and historical references. The critical appendix gathers scholarly observations and manuscript discussions to help readers understand textual choices and variations.
What you’ll experience:
- A helpful introduction that sets up the play’s setting, characters, and social backdrop
- Detailed notes on language, metre, and interpretation that support close reading
- Scholarly apparatus covering textual variants, sources, and editorial decisions
- Cross-references that connect the play to its wider classical context
Ideal for students, teachers, and readers who want a deeper, more informed encounter with Terence’s comedy.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of Roman comedy, tracing its evolution from humble origins in rural festivals to its sophisticated adaptation of Greek comedic traditions. The author explores the unique characteristics of Roman comedy, including the influence of Etruscan mimicry, the development of the "satura" and "fabula Atellana," and the eventual dominance of the "fabula palliata" ââ â a style of comedy directly inspired by the New Comedy of Athens. The book examines the works of key figures in Roman comedic history, including Livius Andronicus, the first to translate Greek drama into Latin, the prolific playwright Plautus, whose plays blended Greek structure with Roman wit, and the more refined Terence, who strived for elegance and precision in his adaptations of Greek originals. The author meticulously analyzes the evolution of comedic themes, characters, and dramatic structure, highlighting the differences and similarities between Roman and Greek comedic traditions. The book offers a nuanced understanding of how Roman comedy, through its adaptation and reinterpretation of Greek models, developed its own distinct identity and contributed to the development of Latin language and literature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330865248_0
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