The Original Element In Plautus
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The Original Element In Plautus
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Author : Katherine Mary Westaway
language : en
Publisher: CUP Archive
Release Date : 1983
The Original Element In Plautus written by Katherine Mary Westaway and has been published by CUP Archive this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with categories.
The Original Element In Plautus
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Author : Katharine Mary Westaway
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1917
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The Original Element In Plautus
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Author : K. M. Westaway
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-08-01
The Original Element In Plautus written by K. M. Westaway and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-01 with categories.
From the Introduction. It is essential to remember that he [Plautus] stands very early in the line of Latin writers. In his own country he had singularly little literary tradition behind him. To a degree which we find it hard to reconstruct in imagination, he had to be tentative, ingenious, resourceful, and self-dependent. He is actually the most ancient of extant Latin authors, and as he is in this way, to us, isolated from the few other writers of his age, we cannot fathom any of the motives, other than mercenary, which turned his activity in the direction of play-writing, nor can we estimate the ideals at which he aimed. This at least is certain, that he did not aspire to provide twentieth-century scholars with specimens of pure Greek or pure Roman comedy. He recognized an immediate requirement of his age, and, unaware that Quintilian would have reason to lament his countrymen's lack of aptitude for comedy, he met this need by a literature which retained unbroken popularity on the stage till the time of the actor Roscius a hundred years later. It is unlikely that He anticipated or even desired literary immortality. Of all forms of literature, comedy is perhaps the least likely to win permanent appreciation. We shall try to trace his growing recognition of this fact as seen in his treatment of the bygone Greek drama; and probably if he ever estimated the prospective life of his own works, he took this lesson to heart. Certainly he never supposed that anyone would enquire into his original element, and, apart from his untiring vivacity and exuberant realism, his vivid imagination and power of expression, he has, in collusion with the sands of Egypt mentioned above, wrapped his originality in an impenetrable veil. Suggestions on the subject can be nothing more than a questionable hypothesis, and by our proposed dissection of his genius we are treating unnaturally one of the most spontaneous writers of any age. There are, as well, minor difficulties in this problem. It is useless to try to separate, in a mechanical way, "the Greek" from "the Roman" in these plays. Such a process is like a double-edged sword, and cuts two ways. In the first place, Plautus must have translated many Greek technical terms, particularly in legal and judicial matters, and to a smaller extent, in the case of military and certain social formulae, by corresponding Roman technical terms.... Thus praetor is presumably equivalent to [its Greek form], and so on; and although these words have a Roman color, we cannot for that reason count them as an "original element" in Plautus. It is impossible to know here where to draw the line. On the other hand, in Plautus' day there must have been a certain amount of Greek assimilated into Latin language and thought. This will be discussed in detail later in the inquiry, but again it is impossible to draw a definite line between the two elements. The amount of incorporated Greek must, for historical reasons, have been small compared with what it was in later ages; but that it was already well-established and steadily increasing is suggested by the vigorous opposition offered to it in all its branches by Cato, and still more by the fact that in his later days that sturdy old Roman was forced in some degree to acknowledge its worth and to seek personal advantage from it. Our enquiry will be divided into three parts. First we shall consider the peculiarities of some individual plays which seem to represent different periods of Plautus' maturing art. Secondly, regarding the plays as a whole, and remembering the Greek origin which is assumed as the background of them all, we shall see to what extent Plautus has introduced into them genuine elements of contemporary Roman life and thought, and how far he has eliminated Grecisms which would strike his audience as being quaint or foreign....
Plautine Elements In Plautus
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Author : Eduard Fraenkel
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2007
Plautine Elements In Plautus written by Eduard Fraenkel and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Drama categories.
Eduard Fraenkel was one of the most influential classicists of the twentieth century. His Plautine Elements in Plautus (originally published in German in 1922) revolutionized the study of Roman comedy. This translation makes this seminal work accessible to an English-speaking readership for the first time.
A Companion To Plautus
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Author : Dorota Dutsch
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2020-03-24
A Companion To Plautus written by Dorota Dutsch and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-24 with Literary Criticism categories.
An important addition to contemporary scholarship on Plautus and Plautine comedy, provides new essays and fresh insights from leading scholars A Companion to Plautus is a collection of original essays on the celebrated Old Latin period playwright. A brilliant comic poet, Plautus moved beyond writing Latin versions of Greek plays to create a uniquely Roman cultural experience worthy of contemporary scholarship. Contributions by a team of international scholars explore the theatrical background of Roman comedy, the theory and practice of Plautus’ dramatic composition, the relation of Plautus’ works to Roman social history, and his influence on later dramatists through the centuries. Responding to renewed modern interest in Plautine studies, the Companion reassesses Plautus’ works—plays that are meant to be viewed and experienced—to reveal new meaning and contemporary relevance. Chapters organized thematically offer multiple perspectives on individual plays and enable readers to gain a deeper understanding of Plautus’ reflection of, and influence on Roman society. Topics include metatheater and improvisation in Plautus, the textual tradition of Plautus, trends in Plautus Translation, and modern reception in theater and movies. Exploring the place of Plautus and Plautine comedy in the Western comic tradition, the Companion: Addresses the most recent trends in the study of Roman comedy Features discussions on religion, imperialism, slavery, war, class, gender, and sexuality in Plautus’ work Highlights recent scholarship on representation of socially vulnerable characters Discusses Plautus’ work in relation to Roman stages, actors, audience, and culture Examines the plot construction, characterization, and comic techniques in Plautus’ scripts Part of the acclaimed Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World series, A Companion to Plautus is an important resource for scholars, instructors, and students of both ancient and modern drama, comparative literature, classics, and history, particularly Roman history.
Miles Gloriosus
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Author : Titus Maccius Plautus
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 1997
Miles Gloriosus written by Titus Maccius Plautus and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Drama categories.
Miles Gloriosus or "Braggart Warrior" is one of the best-known and liveliest Roman comedies. It shows Plautus at his ablest in ingenious plot construction, vivid characterization, fast-moving action, and humorous dialogue. This edition of the Latin text is fully and very helpfully annotated. The substantial introduction considers the antecedents of Plautus's drama in Greek New Comedy and in Italic farce, his mixture of Greek and Roman both in language and in the life portrayed, and his stagecraft, language, and meter.
Nature Of Roman Comedy
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Author : George E. Duckworth
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2015-03-08
Nature Of Roman Comedy written by George E. Duckworth and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-08 with Literary Criticism categories.
This book provides the most complete and definitive study of Roman comedy. Originally published in 1952. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Plautus In Performance
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Author : Niall W. Slater
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 2000
Plautus In Performance written by Niall W. Slater and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Art categories.
First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
The Ancient Editions Of Plautus
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Author : W. M. Lindsay
language : en
Publisher: Franklin Classics Trade Press
Release Date : 2018-11-10
The Ancient Editions Of Plautus written by W. M. Lindsay and has been published by Franklin Classics Trade Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-10 with History categories.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Studies In Greek Culture And Roman Policy
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Author : Erich S. Gruen
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1996-02
Studies In Greek Culture And Roman Policy written by Erich S. Gruen and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-02 with History categories.
Gruen studies the Hellenization of Rome during the middle Republic years, where changes in arts, religion and philosophy, and politics altered Roman public life by introducing Greek learning.