A Companion to Plautus

Description

A Companion to Plautus is a comprehensive guide to the life, work, and reception of the Roman playwright Plautus. It provides a detailed overview of Plautus’s plays, including their plots, characters, and themes. The Companion also explores the historical and cultural context of Plautus’s work, as well as its influence on later literature. Written by a team of leading Plautus scholars, A Companion to Plautus is an essential resource for students and scholars of Roman literature. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of theater and comedy. The Companion is divided into three parts: Part I provides an overview of Plautus’s life and work. Part II examines the individual plays in detail. Part III explores the reception of Plautus’s work in later literature and culture.