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Description for The Comedies Of Terence
paperback. Presents translations, in rhyming couplets, of all six extant plays by this Latin author, dating from the period 166-60 BC. This title offers a literary translation, the versions remain very close to Terence's texts; consequently they can be enjoyable to the general reader, and also great value to the student of classics. Translator(s): Clayton, Frederick. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 2ADL; DSBB; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 149 x 229 x 19. Weight in Grams: 503.
'The Comedies of Terence' presents entirely new translations, in rhyming couplets, of all six extant plays by this Latin author, dating from the period 166-60 BC. An excellent literary translation, the versions remain very close to Terence's texts; consequently they will be not only enjoyable to the general reader, but also great value to the student of classics. The Introduction is in itself a major contribution to our understanding of Terence. Matthew Leigh, who has written the Introduction to this volume, first became interested in Terence while serving as Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Exeter. ... Read more
'The Comedies of Terence' presents entirely new translations, in rhyming couplets, of all six extant plays by this Latin author, dating from the period 166-60 BC. An excellent literary translation, the versions remain very close to Terence's texts; consequently they will be not only enjoyable to the general reader, but also great value to the student of classics. The Introduction is in itself a major contribution to our understanding of Terence. Matthew Leigh, who has written the Introduction to this volume, first became interested in Terence while serving as Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Exeter. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780859897631
SKU
V9780859897631
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99-50
About
Frederick Clayton was Professor of Classics at the University of Exeter. Matthew Leigh, who has written the Introduction to this volume, first became interested in Terence while serving as Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Exeter. He is currently Fellow and Tutor in Classics at St Anne’s College, Oxford. He is author of Lucan: Spectacle and ... Read more
Reviews for The Comedies Of Terence
Clayton keeps up a terrific pace and energy throughout, with varied rhythms and ingenious rhymes. It is translated into an English that is not far from modern speech, but with a dramatic distance imposed by the verse form.
Journal of Classics Teaching, 10
...the likeable introduction by Matthew Leigh... ... the tone is lively and readable.
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Journal of Classics Teaching, 10
...the likeable introduction by Matthew Leigh... ... the tone is lively and readable.
... Read more