Description: [ANTIQUE THEATER - LATIN AUTHORS - COMEDY]-PLAUTE254 BC JC - 184 BC J.C. Plautus, in Latin Titus Maccius Plautus, born around 254 BC. AD in Sarsina in ancient Umbria, now located in Emilia-Romagna and died in 184 BC. AD in Rome, is a Latin comic author, the first of the great dramatists of Latin literature, others like Naevius or Ennius having left little more than a name and a few fragments. He was essentially inspired by Greek authors of new comedy such as Menander, Philemon and Diphile to whom he gave a typically Roman flavor. He also enjoyed great success during his lifetime, and many Roman writers praised him.He influenced some of the greats of literature, among others: Shakespeare and Molière (The Miser is thus partly imitated from the Aulularia - The Pot - of Plautus).Plautus TheaterNew translation accompanied by notes by Joseph NAUDETNew editionComplete edition in 4 volumesParis, Lefèvre, 18454 volumes in-12, 527, 557, 692 & 661pp. (a few page swaps by the binder at the very beginning of the 1st volume, but the text is very complete) Beautiful and very solid 1/2 period binding, 4 raised brown leather spine, gilded fillets, fleurons and titling, small old label towards upper cap(Very Good copy, solid and clean binding, very well preserved, minimal various usual friction on edges, jaws, backs, flats, headdresses, corners, body of work holding together perfectly) see visuals... Good copy Some weak freckles or pale interior spots, usual on this title, paper a little yellowed as always Edition always appreciatedQuite rareWork sold in the described condition, as found... - As always, combined shipping costs in the event of the purchase of several books... Plautus, in Latin Titus Maccius Plautus, born around 254 BC. AD in Sarsina in ancient Umbria, now located in Emilia-Romagna and died in 184 BC. AD in Rome, is a Latin comic author, the first of the great dramatists of Latin literature, others like Naevius or Ennius having left little more than a name and a few fragments. He was essentially inspired by Greek authors of new comedy such as Menander, Philemon and Diphile to whom he gave a typically Roman flavor. He also enjoyed great success during his lifetime, and many Roman writers praised him. He influenced some of the greats of literature, among others: Shakespeare and Molière Beautiful and very solid 1/2 period binding, 4 raised brown leather spine, gilded fillets, fleurons and titling, As always, combined shipping costs in the event
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