Roman Laughter: The Comedy of Plautus

Roman Laughter: The Comedy of Plautus

by ErichSegal (Author)

Synopsis

'We certainly need in English a book devoted to Plautus alone and here we have it.' Phoenix This reissue of virtually the only book in English devoted to the work of the Roman comedy writer Plautus (c. 254-184 BC) includes a new preface and additional appendices covering the plays Amphitryon and Captivi.

$32.48

Quantity

10 in stock

More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 316
Edition: 2
Publisher: OUP USA
Published: 16 Jul 1987

ISBN 10: 0195041666
ISBN 13: 9780195041668

Media Reviews
An excellent, broad-ranging introduction to a playwright more complex than is usually supposed...provides cultural as well as literary insights. * J.P. Sullivan, University of California, Santa Barbara *