Four comedies
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Four comedies
（Oxford world's classics）
Oxford University Press, 1998
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"First published as a World's classic paperback 1996"--T.p. verso
Includes bibliographical refrenses (p. [xliv]-xlvi)
Contents of Works
- The braggart soldier
- The brothers Menaechmus
- The haunted house
- The pot of gold
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Plautus was the single greatest influence on Western comedy. Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors and Moliere's The Miser are two subsequent classics directly based on Plautine originals.
Plautus himself borrowed from the Greeks, but his jokes, rapid dialogue, bawdy humour, and irreverent characterizations are the original work of an undisputed genius. The comedies printed here show him at his best, and professor Segal's translations keep their fast, rollicking pace intact, making these the most readable and actable versions available. His introduction considers Plautus' place in ancient comedy, examines his continuing influence, and celebrates his power to entertain.
ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Table of Contents
- The Braggart Soldier
- The Brothers Menaechmus
- The Haunted House
- The Pot of Gold
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