Phormio: A Comedy by Terence

By Arthur Sloman, Terence, John Bond, et al.

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0865160147
• ISBN13: 9780865160149
• Release Date: June 1982
• Publisher: Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.8" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Discover Ancient Latin Paleography

There is something mystical and wondrous about ancient writings; perhaps they are tangible evidence that voices from the past continue to speak to us. Allow your students to discover the art of paleography while practicing their Latin linguistic skills with this magical book. It begins with a thorough introduction to the background of Terence and comic playwrights, ancient manuscripts, and ancient styles of writing. The play itself is presented with a good quality photo of the original text from the Codex Bembinus (with original notes in the margins) on the left hand pages with the Latin text transcribed in type on the facing page. At the back there is the complete edited text along with notes and a vocabulary gloss. Reading this play while studying the original manuscript will allow students to gain a deep appreciation, fascination, and understanding of how we preserve history and how we know today what the ancients spoke.