1736 TERENCE Comedies Greco-Roman Plays Italian LAVISHLY Illustrated Folio

1736 TERENCE Comedies Greco-Roman Plays Italian LAVISHLY Illustrated Folio

“I am human, and I think nothing of which is human is alien to me.”

– Terence, The Self-Tormentor

Terence was a 2^nd-century BC Roman playwright who is most remembered for his comedies. His six plays, which all survive, were composed after he was freed from slavery. His plays were composed in simple Latin and were popular during the Middle Ages, despite having prevalent themes of paganism throughout.

This 1736 folio edition is perhaps one of the most desirable editions of Terence. In addition to its huge size, it features 150+ impressive illustrations depicting scenes from the famed plays. Brunet describes this edition as a “beautiful edition published at the expense of Cardinal Albani”. It also contains both Latin and Italian translations, translated by Heinsius.

The works of Terence include:

• Andria (The Girl from Andros)
• Hecyra (The Mother-in-Law)
• Heauton Timorumenos (The Self-Tormentor)
• Phormio (Phormio, the Parasite)
• Eunuchus (The Eunuch)
• Adelphoe (The Brothers)

Item number: #22857

Price: $795

TERENCE

Pub. Terentii Comoediæ nunc primum italicis versibus redditae

Urbini, sumptibus Hieronymi Mainardi, 1736.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • XXIV, 324, [1]
  • 156 engravings
• Provenance: Armorial bookplate – Castle-Freke Library, MDCCCVII
  • Motto: PRO PATRIA
• Language: Latin | Italian
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~15.75in X 10.75in (40cm x 27.5cm)

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