The Comedies of Terence
Six Plays of Roman Comedy
Book • 160
Terence's comedies are renowned for their adaptations of Greek New Comedy, focusing on themes of love, family intrigue, and social dynamics.
His plays are characterized by their conversational style and realistic dialogue, differing from the more exuberant works of Plautus.
The comedies have been studied for centuries as models of pure Latin and continue to influence Western drama.
His plays are characterized by their conversational style and realistic dialogue, differing from the more exuberant works of Plautus.
The comedies have been studied for centuries as models of pure Latin and continue to influence Western drama.
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