E. F Watling
Author
Series
Penguin classics ; L149
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
1965.
Language
English
Description
The ancient Roman writer Plautus is one of the most important playwrights in Western Civilization. "The Pot of Gold and Other Plays" captures his genius with a collection of famous plays performed in the Roman theatre. Plautus adapted most of his plays from earlier Greek stories, making him essential in helping preserve the history and integrity of Greek theatre. What makes Plautus extraordinary, though, is that he kept the essence of the Greek shows...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
[1964]
Language
English
Description
The plays of Plautus are the earliest complete works of Latin literature we possess. Plautus adapted for the amusement of Roman audiences the Greek New Comedy of the fourth century. His wit is clever and satirical and his entertaining portrayal of slaves firmly set the style for the 'low' characters of Elizabethan comedy, of Molière, and many others.
Author
Series
Penguin classics ; 3
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
[1972]
Language
English
Description
First published in 1947.
