Erin K. Moodie

Plautus' Poenulus: A Student Commentary (Michigan Classical Commentaries)

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ISBN 13:: 9780472036424
author:: Erin K. Moodie
format:: Paperback
publisher:: University of Michigan Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 200
Dimensions:: 15.2 x 2 x 22.9 cm
Genre:: Music, Stage & Screen, Performing Arts, Plays & Drama
Condition:: New
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Plautus' Poenulus is a satirical play that explores Rome's complex relationship with its former enemy Carthage. Written in the years following the Second Punic War, the comedy tells the story of a young Carthaginian who falls in love with a female slave and prostitute.

This edition provides a comprehensive introduction to the play, including the full Latin text, detailed notes, and commentary on early Latin grammar and syntax. The author's approach enables students to engage directly with the issues raised by Poenulus, from its portrayal of Roman comedy to its historical context.

With this guide, students can gain a deeper understanding of Plautus' role in adapting plays for the Roman stage and the constraints of the palliata genre. The edition also introduces students to modern scholarship on the genre, including metatheatrical interpretations and performance criticism.

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