Terence - Adelphoe (The Brothers): 'I am human and I think nothing of which is human is alien to me''

by Terence, Arthur Sloman, Rev. A. Sloman

Book Overview

Publius Terentius Afer is better known to us as the Roman playwright, Terence.

Much of his life, especially the early part, is either unknown or has conflicting sources and accounts.

His birth date is said to be either 185 BC or a decade earlier: 195 BC. His place of birth is variously listed as in, or, near Carthage, or, in Greek Italy to a woman taken to Carthage as a slave. It is suggested that he lived in the territory of the Libyan tribe...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1787806235
• ISBN13: 9781787806238
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Stage Door
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Terence Adelphoe

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A play for those who enjoy Roman theater

The commentary is very helpful as it explains words that may have different meanings in Latin prose. It also explains how the grammar is evolving at that point in Roman history. It is the best play that Terence has ever written and it is definitely worth reading it in the original language.