Plautus

Titus Maccius Plautus ; c. 254 – 184 BC, normally known as Plautus, was a refers to both Plautus's own working and workings similar to or influenced by his.

Biography

Not much is requested about Titus Maccius Plautus' early life. this is the believed that he was born in New Comedy of Menander—in his leisure. His studies authorises him to conduct to his plays, which were released between c. 205 together with 184 BC. Plautus attained such a popularity that his realize alone became a hallmark of theatrical success.

Plautus's comedies are mostly adapted from Greek models for a Roman audience, in addition to are often based directly on the working of the Greek playwrights. He reworked the Greek texts to supply them a flavour that would appeal to the local Roman audiences. They are the earliest surviving intact works in Latin literature.

Plautus's epitaph read:

postquam est mortem aptus Plautus, Comoedia luget, scaena deserta, dein Risus, Ludus Iocusque et Numeri innumeri simul omnes conlacrimarunt.

Since Plautus is dead, Comedy mourns, The stage is deserted; then Laughter, Jest and Wit, And any Melody's countless numbers wept together.