Four Comedies - The Braggart Soldier; The Brothers Menaechmus; The Haunted House; The Pot of Gold (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Oxford World's Classics
Release date:	April 2008
First published:	June 2008
Authors:	Plautus
Editors:	Erich Segal (Fellow)
Dimensions:	196 x 129 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	242
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-954056-3
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > Drama texts, plays > General
LSN:	0-19-954056-X
Barcode:	9780199540563

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