'Casina' by Plautus: An Annotated Latin Text, with a Prose Translation

'Casina' by Plautus: An Annotated Latin Text, with a Prose Translation

Catherine Tracy (translator)

  

'Casina' was written for audiences in ancient Rome, but tells the story of an Athenian man and his son competing for the affections of a young enslaved woman who was brought up in their household. Deception, disguise, and domestic conflict unfold as the old man’s schemes are cleverly thwarted by his wife. Likely one of Plautus’s later works, 'Casina' offers both linguistic challenge and comic brilliance, making it ideal for classroom use or independent study.

This edition features the complete Latin text of the play, richly annotated with grammatical and vocabulary notes to support comprehension. A clear prose translation accompanies the original, offering accessible insight into the humor and intrigue of the play. The introduction provides historical and cultural context, situating the farce within ancient Athenian and Roman comedic traditions.

This volume is designed for students with intermediate Latin skills who wish to engage directly with Plautus’s lively comic play.

 

DOI

https://doi.org/10.11647/OBP.0482

License

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

Copyright

Catherine Tracy

Published On

2025-08-28

ISBN

Paperback978-1-80511-673-8

Hardback978-1-80511-674-5

PDF978-1-80511-675-2

Language

• English

Print Length

237 pages (viii+229)

Dimensions

Paperback156 x 13 x 234 mm(6.14" x 0.51" x 9.21")

Hardback156 x 14 x 234 mm(6.14" x 0.55" x 9.21")

Weight

Paperback341g (12.03oz)

Hardback513g (18.10oz)

OCLC Number

1535231180