Prefaces to Terence's Comedies and Plautus's Comedies (1694) by Lawrence Echard
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"Prefaces to Terence's Comedies and Plautus's Comedies" by Lawrence Echard is a critical work that encompasses the prefaces of translations of classical Roman comedies, likely written in the late 17th century. This publication not only includes discussions around the intent and rationale behind the translations but also reflects on the literary landscape of Echard's time, particularly the rivalry with French literature. The work serves as a commentary on the neoclassical ideals of
drama and the merits of the plays of Terence and Plautus for contemporary audiences, including English dramatists. The opening of this collection introduces Echard’s motivations for translating the works of Terence and Plautus, highlighting their significance in the development of drama. Echard emphasizes the literary virtues of Terence, noting his structural prowess and moral depth when compared to the livelier but less refined style of Plautus. The prefaces set the stage for understanding how these classical works can benefit modern playwrights, illustrating Echard's intention to connect the best elements of ancient comedy with the tastes of his contemporary readers. As one delves deeper into the text, they are invited to reflect on the evolution of dramatic art and the enduring relevance of classical themes in English theatre. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Echard, Lawrence, 1670?-1730 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Barnard, John |
| LoC No. | 76450896 |
| Title | Prefaces to Terence's Comedies and Plautus's Comedies (1694) |
| Credits |
Produced by Louise Hope, David Starner, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Terence -- Criticism and interpretation -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Plautus, Titus Maccius -- Criticism and interpretation -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Latin drama (Comedy) -- History and criticism -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Latin drama (Comedy) -- Greek influences -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Theater -- Rome -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Theater -- History -- To 500 |
| Subject | Greece -- In literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29684 |
| Release Date | Aug 13, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 409 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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