The Phormio Of Terence (1879)

The Phormio of Terence is a play written by the ancient Roman playwright Terence, and this particular edition was translated into English by John Bond in 1879. The play tells the story of a young man named Antipho, who has fallen in love with a woman named Phanium. However, Phanium is already engaged to another man, and Antipho must find a way to win her heart.To help him, Antipho enlists the help of his friend Phormio, a cunning and resourceful man who knows how to manipulate the situation to his advantage. Together, they come up with a plan to convince Phanium's father to break off her engagement and allow her to marry Antipho instead.However, their plan is complicated by the arrival of a group of soldiers who claim that Phanium is actually their long-lost sister. This revelation throws everything into chaos, and Antipho and Phormio must work even harder to achieve their goal.The Phormio of Terence is a classic example of Roman comedy, full of witty dialogue, clever plot twists, and memorable characters. Bond's translation captures the spirit of the original play and makes it accessible to modern readers, while also providing valuable insights into the culture and society of ancient Rome.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.