The Andria and Adelphoe of Terence is a book written by the ancient Roman playwright, Terence. This edition of the book was published in 1874 and contains two of Terence's most famous plays, Andria and Adelphoe. Andria is a comedy that tells the story of a young man named Pamphilus who falls in love with a woman named Glycerium, but his father disapproves of the match. Adelphoe, on the other hand, is a comedy that explores the relationship between two brothers who were raised separately and only discover each other's ...
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The Andria and Adelphoe of Terence is a book written by the ancient Roman playwright, Terence. This edition of the book was published in 1874 and contains two of Terence's most famous plays, Andria and Adelphoe. Andria is a comedy that tells the story of a young man named Pamphilus who falls in love with a woman named Glycerium, but his father disapproves of the match. Adelphoe, on the other hand, is a comedy that explores the relationship between two brothers who were raised separately and only discover each other's existence later in life. Both plays are known for their witty dialogue, complex characters, and themes of love, family, and morality. This edition includes a preface by the editor, notes on the text, and a glossary of terms to help readers understand the language and context of the plays. Overall, The Andria and Adelphoe of Terence is a classic work of Roman literature that continues to be studied and enjoyed by readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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