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284 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
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Language: English
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Brilliantly adapting Greek New Comedy for Roman audiences, the sublime comedies of Plautus (c. 254 -184 bc ) are the earliest surviving complete works of Latin literature. The four plays collected here reveal a playwright in his prime, exploring c...
Community Reviews Summary of 37 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 80%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
relaxing 20%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 80% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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Moderate
Slavery, Sexism
284 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Brilliantly adapting Greek New Comedy for Roman audiences, the sublime comedies of Plautus (c. 254 -184 bc ) are the earliest surviving complete works of Latin literature. The four plays collected here reveal a playwright in his prime, exploring c...
Community Reviews Summary of 37 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 80%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
relaxing 20%
Pace
fast 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 80% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Slavery, Sexism