The Dramatic Technique Of Roswitha In Paphnutius, As Compared With That Of Terence Paperback - 2010

The book ""The Dramatic Technique of Roswitha in Paphnutius, as Compared with that of Terence"" by M. Xavier Hefner is a scholarly work that examines the dramatic technique of Roswitha, a tenth-century German nun and writer, in her play ""Paphnutius"". The author compares her technique with that of Terence, a Roman playwright of the second century BC, who was known for his comedies. The book explores the similarities and differences between the two playwrights, focusing on their use of language, characterization, plot, and themes. The author also discusses the historical and cultural context in which the plays were written and performed, and how this influenced their dramatic technique. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of drama, literature, and history, as well as anyone interested in the works of Roswitha and Terence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.