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P. Ovidius Naso, Metamorphoses (ed. Brookes More) 60 0 Browse Search
T. Maccius Plautus, Amphitryon, or Jupiter in Disguise (ed. Henry Thomas Riley) 48 0 Browse Search
Sextus Propertius, Elegies (ed. Vincent Katz) 20 0 Browse Search
T. Maccius Plautus, Aulularia, or The Concealed Treasure (ed. Henry Thomas Riley) 16 0 Browse Search
M. Annaeus Lucanus, Pharsalia (ed. Sir Edward Ridley) 16 0 Browse Search
Titus Livius (Livy), History of Rome, books 1-10 (ed. Rev. Canon Roberts) 16 0 Browse Search
P. Ovidius Naso, Metamorphoses (ed. Arthur Golding) 12 0 Browse Search
Titus Livius (Livy), History of Rome, books 1-10 (ed. Rev. Canon Roberts) 10 0 Browse Search
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T. Maccius Plautus, Pseudolus, or The Cheat (ed. Henry Thomas Riley) 8 0 Browse Search
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T. Maccius Plautus, Amphitryon, or Jupiter in Disguise (ed. Henry Thomas Riley), Introduction, THE SUBJECT (search)
ho leaves his wife Alcmena pregnant at his departure from Thebes. During his absence from home, Jupiter, assuming his form, and Mercury that of his servant Sosia, present themselves to Alcmena, as though just returned from the expedition against the Taphians. By means of this stratagem, Jupiter is admitted to the embraces of Alcmena. While Mercury is keeping watch at the door of Amphitryon's houhen he returns, he is first driven away from the house by Mercury, and is afterwards accused by Jupiter of attempting to personate Amphitryon, which person Jupiter asserts himself to be. The dispute Jupiter asserts himself to be. The dispute is referred to Blepharo, the pilot of Amphitryon, who. after making minute enquiries into the matter, professes himself utterly unable to decide between them. In the Fifth Act, at the moment in whichryon from the ground, on his recovery informs him of the delivery of Alcmena. At this juncture, Jupiter descends in his own character, and reveals the mystery to Amphitryon, who then becomes reconcil
T. Maccius Plautus, Amphitryon, or Jupiter in Disguise (ed. Henry Thomas Riley), act 1, scene 1 (search)
der up their city, lands, altars, hearths. and theraselves. After that was done, the trumpets on either side gave the signal; the earth re-echoed, they raised a shout on either side. Each general, both upon this side and on that, offered vows to Jupiter, and then encouraged his troops. Each man according to his ability does that which each one can and has the strength to do; he smites with his falchion; the weapons crash; the welkin bellows with the uproar of the men; of breaths and pantings a eus," or "wand.", so that he may go to sleep? SOSIA aside. You would be proving my salvation; for I've been watching most confoundedly these three nights runningThree nights running: He alludes to the length of the night, which was prolonged by Jupiter for the purpose of his intrigue. According to other writers, it was on the occasion when Hercules was begotten, seven months before this period, that three nights were made into one.. MERCURY My hand refuses to learn to strike his cheek; it can
T. Maccius Plautus, Amphitryon, or Jupiter in Disguise (ed. Henry Thomas Riley), Introduction, THE ACROSTIC ARGUMENT. [Supposed to have been written by Priscian the Grammarian.] (search)
THE ACROSTIC ARGUMENT. [Supposed to have been written by Priscian the Grammarian.] JUPITER, being captivated by love (Amore) for Alcmena, has changed (Mutavit) himself into the form of her husband, while Amphitryon is fighting for (Pro) his country with the foe; in the form (Habitu) of Sosia, Mercury acts as his servant. He (Is) imposes upon the master and the servant, on their arrival. Amphitryon commences a quarrel (Turbas) with his wife; and Jupiter and Amphitryon seize (Raptant) one anothe the form (Habitu) of Sosia, Mercury acts as his servant. He (Is) imposes upon the master and the servant, on their arrival. Amphitryon commences a quarrel (Turbas) with his wife; and Jupiter and Amphitryon seize (Raptant) one another as adulterers. Blepharo, chosen as umpire, is not able to determine which of the two (UterThis Acrostic is adapted to the word Amphitruo, the old Latin form of the name.) is Amphitryon. At last they understand all (Omnem) the matter; and she brings forth twins.
T. Maccius Plautus, Amphitryon, or Jupiter in Disguise (ed. Henry Thomas Riley), act 1, scene prol (search)
said, I'll make it to be a Tragi-comedy. Now Jupiter has ordered me to beg this of you, that the ihould unfairly adjudge to any one the reward; Jupiter has commanded the law to be the same as if hen't wish you to be surprised, for what reason Jupiter now concerns himself about actors. Don't be surprised, Jupiter himself is about to take part in this play. Why are you wondering at this? As tho indeed, a new thing were now mentioned, that Jupiter takes to the calling of a player. But a year hit at some Poet who had recently introduced Jupiter on the stage, perhaps in an awkward manner ore., when here on the stage the actors invoked Jupiter, he came; he aided them. Besides, surely in Tragedy he has a place. This play, I say, Jupiter himself will take a part in this day, and I togethAmphitryonAmphitryon: Perseus was the son of Jupiter and Danaë. By Andromeda, he was the father oft by both; both by her husband and by supreme Jupiter And my father is now lying here he points to [5 more...]