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The comedies

Terence ; translated with an introduction by Betty Radice

(Penguin classics)

Penguin Books, 1976

Rev. ed

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Previously published in 2 v.: Phormio and other plays, The brothers and other plays

Bibliography: p. [396]-398

Contents of Works
  • The girl from Andros (Andria)
  • The self-tormentor (Heauton timorumenos)
  • The eunuch (Eunuchus)
  • Phormio
  • The mother-in-law (Hecyra)
  • The brothers (Adelphoe)
  • Suetonius. The life of Terence Appendix A
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Description

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 Moliere.

Table of Contents

The ComediesPreface and Acknowledgments Introduction The Girl From Andros Andria The Self-Tormentor Heauton Timorumenos The Eunuch Eunuchus Phormio The Mother-In-Law Hecyra The Brothers Adelhoe Appendix A: 'The Life of Terrence' by Suetonius Appendix B: The Order and Dates of the Plays Select Bibliography

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  • NCID
    BA10144736
  • ISBN
    • 014044324X
  • LCCN
    77366503
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Original Language Code
    lat
  • Place of Publication
    Harmondsworth, Eng. ; New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    398 p.
  • Size
    19 cm
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