The Querolus And Its Origin (1907)

von Willis James Bell

54 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Querolus and Its Origin is a book written by Willis James Bell and published in 1907. The book is a study of the ancient Roman comedy known as Querolus or Aulularia. Bell provides a detailed analysis of the play, its characters, and its themes, exploring its historical and cultural significance.The book begins with an introduction to the play and its author, Plautus, followed by a discussion of the plot and the characters. Bell then delves into the origins of the play, tracing its roots back to Greek comedy and exploring its relationship to other works of Roman literature.Throughout the book, Bell provides a wealth of historical and cultural context, drawing on a range of sources to illuminate the world in which the play was written and performed. He also explores the play's themes, including its treatment of greed, family relationships, and the tension between the old and the new.Overall, The Querolus and Its Origin is a comprehensive study of one of the most important works of ancient Roman comedy, providing a valuable resource for scholars and students of classical 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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Anthologien (nicht Lyrik)
• ISBN: 9781120920188
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.01.2010
• Größe: 280 x 210 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC