Slaves, Masters, and the Art of Authority in Plautine Comedy

by Kathleen McCarthy

Book Overview

What pleasures did Plautus' heroic tricksters provide their original audience? How should we understand the compelling mix of rebellion and social conservatism that Plautus offers? Through a close reading of four plays representing the full range of his work (Menaechmi, Casina, Persa, and Captivi), Kathleen McCarthy develops an innovative model of Plautine comedy and its social effects. She concentrates on how the plays are shaped by the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691117853
• ISBN13: 9780691117850
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.2" x 9.4"