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Plautus' Bacchides is one of the best and most typical of his plays which in its treatment of character, theme and dialogue provides an excellent introduction to Plautus.

Table of Contents
Preface Introduction: 1. Plautus and his background 2. Platus and Greek new comedy 3. Native Italian influences 4. Theatrical conditions 5. Language and style 6. Metre 7. Text 8. Translation 9. Commentary Select bibliography Text and translation Commentary Appendix Index

Plautus Bacchides

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    A Paperback / softback by John A. Barsby


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      Publisher: Liverpool University Press
      Publication Date: 01/12/1986
      ISBN13: 9780856682278, 978-0856682278
      ISBN10: 0856682276
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      Literary studies: ancient, classical

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Plautus' Bacchides is one of the best and most typical of his plays which in its treatment of character, theme and dialogue provides an excellent introduction to Plautus.

      Table of Contents
      Preface Introduction: 1. Plautus and his background 2. Platus and Greek new comedy 3. Native Italian influences 4. Theatrical conditions 5. Language and style 6. Metre 7. Text 8. Translation 9. Commentary Select bibliography Text and translation Commentary Appendix Index

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