{"title":"Terence","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the wit and timeless humour of Terence, a master of \u003cem\u003eclassical comedy\u003c\/em\u003e whose works have influenced the arts and culture landscape for centuries. Readers will find sharp dialogue and enduring themes that continue to resonate today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTerence's plays offer a glimpse into ancient society through engaging characters and clever storytelling, making these texts essential for lovers of classic literature and theatrical tradition alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"classical-comedy-by-plautus-9780140449822","title":"Classical Comedy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new anthology, bringing together four masterpieces of classical comedy in one volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the fifth to the second century BC, innovative comedy drama flourished in Greece and Rome. This collection brings together the greatest works of Classical comedy, with two early Greek plays—Aristophanes' bold, imaginative \u003cem\u003eBirds\u003c\/em\u003e, and Menander's \u003cem\u003eThe Girl from Samos\u003c\/em\u003e, which explores popular contemporary themes of mistaken identity and sexual misbehaviour; and two later Roman comic plays—Plautus' \u003cem\u003eThe Brothers Menaechmus\u003c\/em\u003e—the original comedy of errors—and Terence's bawdy yet sophisticated double love-plot, \u003cem\u003eThe Eunuch\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, these four plays demonstrate the development of Classical comedy, celebrating its richness, variety, and extraordinary legacy to modern drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596010045676,"sku":"9780140449822","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780140449822-classical-comedy.jpg?v=1777912924"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/terence.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}