The Dramatic Values In Plautus (1918)

By Wilton Wallace Blancké

Book Overview

The Dramatic Values In Plautus is a book written by Wilton Wallace Blancke in 1918. The book explores the dramatic values found in the plays of the ancient Roman playwright Titus Maccius Plautus. Plautus was known for his comedies, and this book delves into the various elements that make his plays successful, including character development, plot structure, and the use of language. Blancke analyzes several of Plautus's plays in detail, highlighting the ways in which they exemplify these dramatic values. The book also provides historical context for Plautus's work, discussing the social and political climate of ancient Rome and its influence on his plays. Overall, The Dramatic Values In Plautus is a comprehensive study of the techniques and themes that make Plautus's plays enduring works of literature.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: 1104239515
• ISBN13: 9781104239510
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"