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Plautus
Narr Francke Attempto 2011; US$ 73.33Hauptbeschreibung Plautus hat (wohl im Jahr 189 v. Chr.) 'Die Schwestern Bacchis' nach dem (verlorenen) Vorbild 'Der Doppelbetrüger' von Menander gedichtet. Seit 1968 kann eine längere Partie aus dem Original verglichen werden. Die Untersuchung zeigt, daß Plautus die griechische Weltanschauungskomödie in ein turbulentes Hetärenstück verwandelt hat,... more...
T. Maccius Plautus. Cistellaria
C.H. Beck 2012; US$ 78.72Hauptbeschreibung Die «Cistellaria» des Plautus ist die römische Bearbeitung einer berühmten Komödie Menanders. Im Zentrum der Handlung steht hier eine junge Frau, die als Baby ausgesetzt wurde und seither im Prostituiertenmilieu lebt. Sie wird von ihren Eltern, reichen Bürgern Sikyons, wiedergefunden und darf nun ihren vornehmen Liebhaber heiraten.... more...
Casina, Amphitryon, Captivi, Pseudolus
Focus Publishing/R. Pullins Co. 2013; US$ 11.95This text provides modern, close translations of the following Plautus comedic plays: Casina, Amphitryon, Captivi and Pseudolus. more...
Menaechmi
Focus Publishing/R. Pullins Co. 2013; US$ 6.95The play Menaechmi provides an introduction to the world of Roman comedy from one of its best practitioners, Plautus. As with all Focus translations, the emphasis is on an inexpensive, readable edition that is close to the original, with an extensive introduction, notes and appendices. more...
Truculentus
Focus Publishing/R. Pullins Co. 2013; US$ 6.95The play Truculentus provides an introduction to the world of Roman comedy from one of its best practitioners, Plautus. As with all Focus translations, the emphasis is on an inexpensive, readable edition that is close to the original, with an extensive introduction, notes and appendices. more...
Pseudolus
Focus Publishing/R. Pullins Co. 2013; US$ 6.95The play Pseudolus provides an introduction to the world of Roman comedy from one of its best practitioners, Plautus. As with all Focus translations, the emphasis is on an inexpensive, readable edition that is close to the original, with an extensive introduction, notes and appendices. more...
Captivi
Focus Publishing/R. Pullins Co. 2013; US$ 6.95The play Captivi provides an introduction to the world of Roman comedy from one of its best practitioners, Plautus. As with all Focus translations, the emphasis is on an inexpensive, readable edition that is close to the original, with an extensive introduction, notes and appendices. more...
Amphitryon
Focus Publishing/R. Pullins Co. 2013; US$ 6.95The play Amphitryon provides an introduction to the world of Roman comedy from one of its best practitioners, Plautus. As with all Focus translations, the emphasis is on an inexpensive, readable edition that is close to the original, with an extensive introduction, notes and appendices. more...
Casina
Focus Publishing/R. Pullins Co. 2013; US$ 6.95The play Casina provides an introduction to the world of Roman comedy from one of its best practitioners, Plautus. As with all Focus translations, the emphasis is on an inexpensive, readable edition that is close to the original, with an extensive introduction, notes and appendices. more...
Roman Laughter
Oxford University Press 1987; US$ 49.99This reissue of a book in English devoted to the work of the Roman comedy writer (c. 254 - 184 BC) includes a new preface and additional appendices covering the plays 'Amphitryon' and 'Captivi'. more...









