Pedantius: A Latin Comedy (1905)

By G.C. Moore Smith

Book Overview

Pedantius: A Latin Comedy is a play written by George Charles Moore Smith and published in 1905. The play is set in a school in the 16th century and follows the story of a pedantic schoolmaster named Pedantius. The play is written entirely in Latin and is a satire on the academic world of the time. Pedantius is portrayed as a pompous and self-important character who is obsessed with rules and regulations. The other characters in the play include the students, who are constantly trying to outsmart Pedantius, and the other teachers, who are frustrated with his strict adherence to tradition. The play is full of witty dialogue and clever wordplay, and is a humorous look at the world of academia. Overall, Pedantius: A Latin Comedy is an entertaining and insightful play that offers a unique glimpse into the world of education in the 16th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166976408
• ISBN13: 9781166976408
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"