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Ter·ence (t

ns) Originally Publius Terentius Afer. 185?-159? b.c.

African-born Roman playwright. Taken to Rome as the young slave of a senator, he was educated and then freed by his master. His plays, including Phormio and Adelphi, are largely based on Greek comedies and feature fine dialogue and subtle humor.

Terence [ˈtɛrəns]

(Biographies / Terence (?190 bc-159 bc) M, Roman, THEATRE: dramatist) Latin name Publius Terentius Afer. ?190-159 bc, Roman comic dramatist. His six comedies, Andria, Hecyra, Heauton Timoroumenos, Eunuchus, Phormio, and Adelphoe, are based on Greek originals by Menander

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Terence - dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)

Publius Terentius Afer

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Terence [ˈterəns] N → Terencio

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Terence (redirected from Terentius)

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