The Comedies of Terence Literally Translated

The Comedies of Terence is a collection of six plays by the Roman playwright Terence translated literally into English. Terence a prominent playwright of the Roman Republic is known for his sophisticated and witty comedies which often explore themes of mistaken identity familial relationships and social conventions. His works based on Greek originals are celebrated for their insightful characterizations and graceful use of language. The plays included in the collection are: Andria (The Girl from Andros) Hecyra (The Mother-in-Law) Heauton Timorumenos (The Self-Tormentor) Eunuchus (The Eunuch) Phormio and Adelphoe (The Brothers). Each play revolves around complex characters and misunderstandings that lead to comedic situations. Terence’s works often feature young men attempting to navigate romantic and social dilemmas their schemes sometimes complicated by the interference of older characters or family members.