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Studies In The Word Play In Plautus: The Name Play And The Use Of Single Words In A Double Meaning (1907)

Studies In The Word Play In Plautus: The Name Play And The Use Of Single Words In A Double Meaning (1907)

Mendelsohn, Charles Jastrow

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ISBN10: 1437188664
ISBN13: 9781437188660
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 27 2008
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Studies in the Word Play in Plautus: The Name Play and the Use of Single Words in a Double Meaning is a scholarly work by Charles Jastrow Mendelsohn, originally published in 1907. The book focuses on the use of language and wordplay in the plays of the ancient Roman playwright Plautus. Mendelsohn analyzes the use of names and single words with double meanings in Plautus' works, exploring the ways in which these linguistic devices contribute to the humor and wit of the plays. The book is intended for scholars and students of classical literature and linguistics, as well as anyone interested in the history of comedy and wordplay. It is written in a clear and accessible style, with numerous examples from Plautus' plays to illustrate the author's points. Overall, Studies in the Word Play in Plautus is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of language and the history of comedy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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