
Menaechmi
Plautus(Author)
Clara M. Knight(Editor)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 12. March 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
170 pages
978-1-107-48730-7 (ISBN)
Description
Originally published in 1919 as part of the Pitt Press series, this book contains an edited edition of the Latin text of Plautus' comedy Menaechmi. Knight provides an introduction on the origin and legacy of the play, as well as remarks on Plautus' style and use of metre. Critical notes are also supplied at the end. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Roman comedy and the works of Plautus.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 178 mm
Width: 111 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
146 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-107-48730-7 (9781107487307)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Preface; Introduction: 1. The play and its origin; 2. The Menaechmi in later literature; 3. Prosody; Metres; Summary of metres; Text; Notes; Critical appendix; Index to notes.