{"product_id":"1584-comedies-by-terence-antique-illustrated-vellum-binding-16th-century","title":"1584 COMEDIES by TERENCE antique ILLUSTRATED vellum binding 16th CENTURY","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16pt\"\u003eTERENTII \u003cbr\u003e(Publio Terenzio Afro)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComoediae Sex\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVenice, at Ioan. Gryphium, 1584\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis refined Venetian edition of the 'Comoediae sex' by Publius Terentius Afer, printed by Ioannes Gryphius in 1584, is an example of late Renaissance humanist typographic culture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnriched with splendid stage woodcuts and marginal annotations accompanying the texts, the work reflects the pedagogical and moral centrality of Terence in the Renaissance world. \u003cbr\u003eThe edition includes the six comedies\u003cbr\u003e('Andria', 'Eunuchus', 'Heautontimorumenos', 'Adelphoe', 'Phormio', 'Hecyra'),\u003cbr\u003ethe author's life written by Elio Donato, and a series of notes on textual variants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe title page with Gryphius printer's device with the motto 'Virtute Duce, Comite Fortuna', celebrates the fusion of intellect and fortune in the pursuit of knowledge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal limp vellum binding with manuscript title on the spine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith woodcut initials and woodcut decorations, along with large wooden theatrical scenes at the beginning of each comedy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(2); 175 lvs (=350 pp.); (2) pp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery good condition, minor wear, lacks front endpaper\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003esize 4 1\/4 by 6 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eText in Latin\u003cbr\u003e=============================\u003cbr\u003eThe volume offers a perfect example of Renaissance interest in Latin theater, interpreted as a tool for moral and linguistic education. The illustrations depict actors on stage before an audience, highlighting the lively and popular character of Roman comedy. The presence of Donato's Vita Terentii—one of the oldest biographical texts in the Latin tradition—enhances its philological and pedagogical value. The comedies, based on models by Menander and Apollodorus, embody Roman urbanitas culture, the sense of moderation and irony, and were considered the ultimate example of pure Latin by Erasmus and the humanist masters. \u003cbr\u003eThe Gryphius edition represents the intersection of philology and typographic art, with a visual layout that complements the theatrical voice of the text.\u003cbr\u003e----------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublius Terentius Afer (c.?195\/185 – c.?159? BC), better known in English as Terence, was a Roman African playwright during the Roman Republic. His comedies were performed for the first time around 170–160 BC. Terentius Lucanus, a Roman senator, brought Terence to Rome as a slave, educated him and later on, impressed by his abilities, freed him. Terence abruptly died, around the age of 25, likely in Greece or on his way back to Rome, due to shipwreck or disease.  He was supposedly on his way to explore and find more plots to base his comedies on. His plays were heavily used to learn to speak and write in Latin during the Middle Ages and Renaissance Period, and in some instances were imitated by Shakespeare.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne famous quotation by Terence reads: \"Homo sum, humani nihil a me alienum puto\", or \"I am human, and I think nothing human is alien to me.\"\u003cbr\u003eThis appeared in his play Heauton Timorumenos.\u003cbr\u003e======================\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank You \r\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRefund Policy: We will issue a FULL REFUND, 100% money back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Items must be returned to us within 20 days in order to receive a refund or replacement. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"Motka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51746436481326,"sku":null,"price":642.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/8017\/0286\/files\/202322-003jpg.jpg?v=1767920635","url":"https:\/\/motka.store\/products\/1584-comedies-by-terence-antique-illustrated-vellum-binding-16th-century","provider":"Motka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}