This work translates three plays by Plautus, who combined Italian farce with the more polished Greek form of comedy. The text also presents discussions of the origins of Roman comedy, the realities of slavery, the role of women in Roman society and the nature and expectations of a Roman audience.
- ISBN10 0819198153
- ISBN13 9780819198150
- Publish Date 9 July 1995 (first published 1 February 1987)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint University Press of America
- Format Paperback
- Pages 238
- Language English