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Terence's subtle plots and sensitive characterization have had a lasting influence on modern theatre. In'translating' Greek New Comedy into a differend world, the Roman dramatist Terrence (c. 186-159 B.C.) gave to his plays a humanism and sense of style that became a model for dramatists from the Renaissance onwards. One of his technical innovations was the 'dobule plot', which enabled him to draw out characters with sympathy and without exaggeration to show them in all their complexity. This volume contains all six of Terence's comedies, his complete output, ranging from the first truly romantic comedy, The Girl from Andros, to the sophisticated social observation of The Brothers, which inspired Moliere. Translated with an introduction by Betty Radice.
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