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Alicia Botsford
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Who were the Latin comedies writers?
plautus and terence
Which two men were leading writers of comedies in the Early Period of Latin literature?
Plautus and terence
Which two men are leading writers of comedies in the early period of latin literature?
Plautus and Terence are the two leading writers of comedies in the early period of Latin literature. Their works are known for their wit, humor, and timeless themes that continue to resonate with audiences today.
Who are the writers of Latin comedies?
Some famous writers of Latin comedies include Plautus, Terence, and Seneca. Plautus, who is considered the father of Roman comedy, wrote popular works such as "The Menaechmi" and "Pseudolus." Terence was known for his refined style and moral themes in plays like "The Brothers" and "The Eunuch." Seneca, a philosopher and playwright, wrote tragedies but also dabbled in comedies like "The Double Indemnity."
How did the history and culture affect the literature of Rome?
Latin literature emerged as a result of Greek influence. The first playwright in Rome was a Greek slave who translated Geek tragedies and comedies into Latin and also translated the Odyssey. Other writers, Romans and Italians translated Greek tragedies and comedies into Latin or wrote plays based on Greek themes. There were also plays about Roman historical events, particularity wars. Greek myths became a popular theme. Another favourite theme was the myths of Aeneas and the foundation of Rome. Thus, Latin literature was affected by the literature and culture of Greece and an interest in Roman history, whether real or mythological. Latin literature also developed good satire, which pokes fun at social idiosyncrasies, mores and hypocrisy.
What set Dante from earlier Italian writers?
other writers wrote Latin while Dante wrote Italian and people admired him for that
How did enlightenment writers avoid censorship?
Enlightenment writers sometimes tried to avoid censorship by...disguising their ideas as fiction
Which topic is likely to be the central subject of a comedy?
Many comedies are based around observations from the writers' lives. However, almost any subject is possible for the basis of a comedy.
What website has the best database of texts by old writers in Latin?
A couple of good examples are the Perseus Digital Library and The Latin Library.
Which terms are used for the types of comedies shakespeare wrote?
happy comedies, problem plays, romantic comedies.
Are Shakespeare and Verdi Latin comic writers?
Neither Shakespeare nor Verdi worked in Latin. Shakespeare was English, Verdi was Italian.
What language did cicero use?
Cicero primarily wrote in Latin, which was the language of the Roman Republic and Empire. He is known for his eloquent prose and is considered one of the greatest Latin writers.
