The Significant Name In Terence: A Thesis (1921)

By James Curtiss Austin

Book Overview

The book ""The Significant Name In Terence: A Thesis (1921)"" by James Curtiss Austin is a scholarly work that explores the significance of names in the plays of the ancient Roman playwright Terence. The author argues that Terence's use of names for his characters was not arbitrary, but rather intentional and meaningful, and that understanding the significance of these names can provide valuable insights into the themes and messages of his plays.The book is structured as a thesis, with a clear introduction and conclusion, and several chapters in between that delve into different aspects of Terence's use of names. The author draws on a range of literary and historical sources to support his arguments, and provides detailed analysis of specific examples from Terence's plays.Overall, this book is aimed at scholars and students of classical literature and drama, and provides a valuable contribution to our understanding of Terence's work. It is written in a clear and accessible style, and would be of interest to anyone interested in the intersection of language, literature, and culture.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: 1104329468
• ISBN13: 9781104329464
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 11.0"