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This article examines Erasmus’ additions to the Adagia in 1533 drawn from comedic playwrights Plautus and Terence. Although Erasmus generally expressed a preference for Terence, Plautus is cited more frequently overall in the Adages and the 133 borrowings from Plautus in the 1533 additions drastical...

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Main Author: Watt, Caitlin (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2018
In: Erasmus studies
Year: 2018, Volume: 38, Issue: 2, Pages: 200-218
RelBib Classification:TB Antiquity
TJ Modern history
ZF Education
Further subjects:B Erasmus Adagia Plautus Terence comedy Giambattista Pio
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)

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