titus maccius plautus
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Definition
Proper noun A Roman comic playwright and dramatist of the Old Latin period. He is one of the earliest and most influential authors of Roman comedy.
Usage
The name "Titus Maccius Plautus" is used to refer to the historical figure, his body of work, or his influence on literature. * Scholars study the works of Titus Maccius Plautus to understand early Roman theater. * The comedies of Titus Maccius Plautus were adapted from Greek New Comedy. * Titus Maccius Plautus is often compared to the Greek playwright Menander.
Advanced Usage
- Plautine (adj): Of or relating to Plautus or his comedies, characterized by stock characters, farcical situations, and colloquial Latin.
- The play has a distinctly Plautine style of humor.
Variants and Related Words
- Plautus: The common shortened form of his name.
- The plays of Plautus were immensely popular in ancient Rome.
Synonyms
- Roman comic dramatist
- Ancient Roman playwright
Noun
- comic dramatist of ancient Rome (253?-184 BC)