| Author |
Terence |
| Translator |
Riley, Henry T. (Henry Thomas), 1816-1878 |
| Title |
The Comedies of Terence
Literally Translated into English Prose, with Notes
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Andria; or, the Fair Andrian -- Eunuchus; or, the Eunuch -- Heautontimorumenos; or, the Self-Tormentor -- Adelphi; or, the Brothers -- Hecyra; the Mother-in-law -- Phormio; or, the Scheming Parasite.
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| Credits |
Louise Hope, David Starner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Comedies of Terence" by Terence is a collection of classical plays written in the 2nd century BC. This compilation features several comedic works that often explore themes of love, family, and societal norms through witty dialogue and engaging characters. With a vibrant cast that includes characters like Pamphilus, Simo, and Glycerium, the plays delve into the complexities of romantic entanglements and familial obligations. At the start of the collection, the play "Andria" introduces us to a tangled web of relationships centered around Pamphilus, who is in love with Glycerium, a young woman facing societal challenges due to her background. Simo, Pamphilus’s father, is eager to have his son married to Philumena, another young woman, which creates tension and conflict as secrets unfold. The opening reveals Pamphilus's emotional struggles regarding his loyalty to Glycerium and the pressures of familial expectations, setting the stage for a comedic yet poignant exploration of love and duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Terence -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Latin drama (Comedy) -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22188 |
| Release Date |
Jul 31, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jul 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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