Menaechmi

Originally published in 1919, this book contains an edited edition of the Latin text of Plautus' comedy Menaechmi.

Plautus (Author), Clara M. Knight (Edited by)

9781107487307, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 12 March 2015

170 pages
17.8 x 11.1 x 0.9 cm, 0.13 kg

Originally published in 1919 as part of the Pitt Press series, this book contains an edited edition of the Latin text of Plautus' comedy Menaechmi. Knight provides an introduction on the origin and legacy of the play, as well as remarks on Plautus' style and use of metre. Critical notes are also supplied at the end. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Roman comedy and the works of Plautus.

Preface
Introduction: 1. The play and its origin
2. The Menaechmi in later literature
3. Prosody
Metres
Summary of metres
Text
Notes
Critical appendix
Index to notes.

Subject Areas: Classical history / classical civilisation [HBLA1]