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Plautus was a Roman playwright known for his comedic works that often focused on mistaken identities, romance, and personal relationships. His comedies typically featured stock characters, clever wordplay, and a humorous portrayal of human nature, providing entertainment for audiences in ancient Rome.
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Which author wrote comedy - Accius Eurpides Plautus or Seneca?
Plautus.
Who is the father of roman comedy?
Plautus
Who a was a writer of latin comedy?
Plautus and terrence
Plautus and Terence are primarily responsible for the advancement of what Roman art?
Plautus and Terence are primarily responsible for the advancement of Roman comedy.
Where does William Shakespeare base his story the comedy of errors?
The Comedy of Errors is based on two plays by Plautus, The Menaechmi and Amphitruo.
What advancement in roman art are Plautus and Terence responsible for?
They are responsible for Comedy. This comedy appealed to the people that were watching it. The audience was usually a poor group who had come to the theatre for a break. They didn't really understand the sattires that the upper class thought was funny. They, especially Plautus, knew exactly what the audience wanted.
Where are the characters from the comedy of errors from?
Shakespeare made them up. He got the idea for the play from a play by Plautus but he modified it and gave the characters names he chose.
When was Plautus born?
Titus Maccius Plautus died in 184 BC, in Rome, Italy.
How did William Shakespeare's schooling help to develop his mind?
One can only speculate. It is probably his love for Ovid which excited his wish to write poetry. He no doubt studied Plautus, Terence, and Seneca as well. Comedy of Errors is a direct homage to Plautus. He dialogue, especially in comedy, is often compared to Terence, and Titus Andronicus certainly shows his familiarity with Seneca.
Who is Plautus in the book twice freed?
Plautus is a Goldsmith
What has the author Erich Woytek written?
Erich Woytek has written: 'T. Maccius Plautus, Persa' -- subject(s): Comedy 'Sprachliche Studien zur Satura Menippea Varros'
What has the author Charles Jastrow Mendelsohn written?
Charles Jastrow Mendelsohn has written: 'Studies in the word-play in Plautus' -- subject(s): Comedy, Language, Plays on words, Play on words
