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100 1 _aEchard, Lawrence,
_d1670?-1730
245 1 0 _aPrefaces to Terence's Comedies and Plautus's Comedies (1694)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-08-13
508 _aProduced by Louise Hope, David Starner, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Prefaces to Terence's Comedies and Plautus's Comedies" by Lawrence Echard is a critical work that encompasses the prefaces of translations of classical Roman comedies, likely written in the late 17th century. This publication not only includes discussions around the intent and rationale behind the translations but also reflects on the literary landscape of Echard's time, particularly the rivalry with French literature. The work serves as a commentary on the neoclassical ideals of drama and the merits of the plays of Terence and Plautus for contemporary audiences, including English dramatists. The opening of this collection introduces Echard’s motivations for translating the works of Terence and Plautus, highlighting their significance in the development of drama. Echard emphasizes the literary virtues of Terence, noting his structural prowess and moral depth when compared to the livelier but less refined style of Plautus. The prefaces set the stage for understanding how these classical works can benefit modern playwrights, illustrating Echard's intention to connect the best elements of ancient comedy with the tastes of his contemporary readers. As one delves deeper into the text, they are invited to reflect on the evolution of dramatic art and the enduring relevance of classical themes in English theatre. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTerence -- Criticism and interpretation -- Early works to 1800
653 _aPlautus, Titus Maccius -- Criticism and interpretation -- Early works to 1800
653 _aLatin drama (Comedy) -- History and criticism -- Early works to 1800
653 _aLatin drama (Comedy) -- Greek influences -- Early works to 1800
653 _aTheater -- Rome -- Early works to 1800
653 _aTheater -- History -- To 500
653 _aGreece -- In literature
700 1 _aBarnard, John
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29684
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