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Plautus

The Comedies

David R Slavitt editor Palmer Bovie editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Johns Hopkins University Press

Published:1st May '95

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"The works of Plautus," writes Palmer Bovie, "mark the real beginning of Roman literature." In these lively new translations, which effectively communicate the vitality and verve of the originals, the plays of Plautus are accessible to a new generation. Plays and translators: Volume 1: Amphitryon, Constance Carrier. Miles Gloriosus, Erich Segal. Captivi, Richard Moore. Casina, Richard Beacham. Curculio, Henry Taylor Volume 2: Rudens, Constance Carrier. Aulularia, Palmer Bovie. Bacchides, James Tatum. Mercator, George Garrett. Truculentus, James Tatum

Plays and translators: 'Amphitryon,' Constance Carrier . 'Miles Gloriosus,' Erich Segal . 'Captivi,' Richard Moore . 'Casina,' Richard Beacham . 'Curculio,' Henry Taylor

ISBN: 9780801850714

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 510g

384 pages