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Four Comedies

The Braggart Soldier; The Brothers Menaechmus; The Haunted House; The Pot of Gold. Oxford World's Classics

By (author) Plautus
Edited and translated by Erich Segal
Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford, United Kingdom
Published: 17th Apr 2008
Dimensions: w 124mm h 198mm d 17mm
Weight: 210g
ISBN-10: 019954056X
ISBN-13: 9780199540563
Barcode No: 9780199540563
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Synopsis
Plautus was the single greatest influence on Western comedy. Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors and Moliere's The Miser are two subsequent classics directly based on Plautine originals. Plautus himself borrowed from the Greeks, but his jokes, rapid dialogue, bawdy humour, and irreverent characterizations are the original work of an undisputed genius. The comedies printed here show him at his best, and professor Segal's translations keep their fast, rollicking pace intact, making these the most readable and actable versions available. His introduction considers Plautus' place in ancient comedy, examines his continuing influence, and celebrates his power to entertain. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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These translations are unrivalled in English. The dialogue is brisk, puns and alliterative strings trip from [Segal's] pen with an abandon that rivals the master himself, and the lyrics really ache to be sung. It is great theatre! * Professor Walter Moskalew, Classics Department, Ball State University *