Publisher's Synopsis
The Andrian, Heautontimoreumenos, and Hecyra of Terence is a collection of three plays written by the ancient Roman playwright Terence. This edition, published in 1836, includes translations of the plays into English by George Colman. The Andrian is a comedy that tells the story of a young man named Pamphilus who falls in love with a woman named Glycerium, but faces obstacles in his pursuit of her due to her status as a courtesan. Heautontimoreumenos, also a comedy, follows the story of a man named Chremes who becomes obsessed with his own problems and ignores the needs of his family and friends. Hecyra, a drama, centers around the character of Pamphilus once again, as he deals with the consequences of his decision to marry a woman named Philumena, who is pregnant with another man's child. The play explores themes of love, betrayal, and forgiveness. Terence was known for his skill in adapting Greek plays for a Roman audience, and his works were highly influential in the development of Roman comedy. This edition of The Andrian, Heautontimoreumenos, and Hecyra of Terence provides a window into the world of ancient Roman theater and the enduring legacy of one of its most celebrated playwrights.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.
