This translation of the Roman comic playwright Titus Maccius Plautus's play 'Amphitryo' offers a delightful and entertaining window into the world of ancient Roman theater. The play tells the story of Jupiter's amorous adventures on earth, as he impersonates the general Amphitryo in order to seduce Alcmene, the wife of Amphitryo. The translation, by the noted German philologist Friedrich Ast, captures the humor, wit, and vitality of Plautus's original, making this edition a valuable resource for scholars of classical ...
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This translation of the Roman comic playwright Titus Maccius Plautus's play 'Amphitryo' offers a delightful and entertaining window into the world of ancient Roman theater. The play tells the story of Jupiter's amorous adventures on earth, as he impersonates the general Amphitryo in order to seduce Alcmene, the wife of Amphitryo. The translation, by the noted German philologist Friedrich Ast, captures the humor, wit, and vitality of Plautus's original, making this edition a valuable resource for scholars of classical literature, theater, and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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New. Text in Latin. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 163 p. Contains: Illustrations. Focus Classical Commentaries. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
