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Terence (195-159 BC). Comedies
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Terence (195-159 BC). Comedies
Terence (195-159 BC). Latin comic writer. Portrait of Terence at the title cover of his Comedies. Incunabula. Paris. 1505. University of Barcelona Library. Spain
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1505 Afer Barcelona Codex Comedies Comedy Incunabula Incunabulum Latin Monk Publius Scriptorium Terence Terentius Title University
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This image presents a portrait of the renowned Roman comic playwright Terence, also known as Terentius Africanus or Terentius Afer, as depicted on the title cover of his collected Comedies from the 16th century. Terence, born in Carthage around 195 BC, was a leading figure in the Roman New Comedy movement during the late Roman Republic. His works, which included adaptations of Greek plays and original compositions, were known for their wit, realism, and social commentary. The portrait shows Terence in the act of writing, seated at a table with a quill pen in hand and an open codex before him. The parchment, inscribed with the title "Terentii Africani Comedias," is held open by a monk or scribe, suggesting the importance of the preservation and dissemination of Terence's works in the centuries following his death. The intricately engraved title cover, a testament to the value placed on Terence's literary legacy, dates back to 1505 and is housed in the University of Barcelona Library in Spain. This rare and beautiful artifact offers a glimpse into the world of ancient literature and the enduring influence of Terence's comedies on Western culture.
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