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Description for Plautus: Menaechmi
Paperback. Dr Gratwick's new book brings new light to bear on the interpretation of Menaechmi and on Plautus's place in the development of European comedy. Editor(s): Gratwick, A. S. Series Editor(s): Easterling, P. E.; Hardie, Philip; Hunter, Richard; Kenney, E. J. Series: Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics. Num Pages: 288 pages, appendices. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 332.
Menaechmi is one of Plautus' liveliest and most entertaining comedies, the main inspiration for Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors. Dr Gratwick's edition brings new light to bear on the interpretation of the play and on Plautus' place in the development of European comedy. Central to his treatment is the fact that Plautus was a dramatist who wrote to be heard rather than to be read. The various metres which he subtly and flexibly exploited for musical and dramatic effect are here explained in a way that challenges many received views but also offers the student practical assistance in grappling ... Read more
Menaechmi is one of Plautus' liveliest and most entertaining comedies, the main inspiration for Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors. Dr Gratwick's edition brings new light to bear on the interpretation of the play and on Plautus' place in the development of European comedy. Central to his treatment is the fact that Plautus was a dramatist who wrote to be heard rather than to be read. The various metres which he subtly and flexibly exploited for musical and dramatic effect are here explained in a way that challenges many received views but also offers the student practical assistance in grappling ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Series
Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521349703
SKU
V9780521349703
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Reviews for Plautus: Menaechmi
"The commentary is lengthy and detailed. Teachers and graduate students will want to consult this edition...." Religious Studies Review "The commentary is lengthy and detailed. Teachers and graduate students will want to consult this edition...." Religious Studies Review "Professional classicists will be impressed not just by the quantity of information presented on its pages, ... Read more