Terence

Terence

writer Ancient Rome

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Roman comic playwright (c.

About Terence

Publius Terentius Afer, better known in English as Terence, was a playwright during the Roman Republic. He was the author of six comedies based on Greek originals by Menander or Apollodorus of Carystus. All six of Terence's plays survive complete and were originally produced between 166 and 160 BC.

Known for:

Adelphoe|Hecyra|Heauton Timorumenos|Phormio|Eunuchus|Andria

Notable works:

The Winslow boy

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