The Comedies of Terence by Terence

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Author Terence
Translator Colman, George, 1732-1794
Title The Comedies of Terence
Note Reading ease score: 94.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Contents The Andrian -- The eunuch -- The self-tormentor -- The brothers -- The step-mother -- Phormio.
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Summary "The Comedies of Terence" by Terence is a collection of ancient Roman plays written in the 2nd century BCE. This work presents a series of comedic dramas that explore themes of love, social norms, and the complexities of human relationships, often highlighting the interactions between masters and slaves. The characters frequently portray struggles over romantic entanglements and familial expectations, with the figures of Pamphilus and Glycerium emerging as central players in tales of love and reputation. The opening portion introduces the character Simo, who is in conversation with Sosia about his son Pamphilus and his questionable romantic involvement with an Andrian woman, Glycerium. Simo describes how Pamphilus has been seemingly virtuous but is now entangled in conflicted feelings of duty towards his father and love for Glycerium. Simo's goal is to arrange a marriage for Pamphilus, despite his son's hidden affection for Glycerium, introducing intrigue as characters like Davus scheme around the impending marriage and the social repercussions of Pamphilus' choices. This initial setup creates an engaging narrative that explores themes of deception, loyalty, and the balancing act between familial obligation and personal desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Terence -- Translations into English
Subject Latin drama (Comedy) -- Translations into English
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