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 The Eunuch depicts a case of mistaken identity. Phormio is as rich in intrigue as a French farce, while The Mother-in-Law shows two families striving to save a marriage and The Brothers contrasts strict and lenient upbringings. With their tight plots and spare dialogue, Terence gave his plays a sense of humanity that became a model in the Renaissance and greatly influenced Moli re.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Books LTD
ISBN-13
9780140443240
eBay Product ID (ePID)
88533669
Product Key Features
Book Title
The Comedies
Author
Terence
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Plays
Publication Year
1976
Genre
Ancient Literature
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
198mm
Item Width
129mm
Item Weight
277g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Terence
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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