Publisher's Synopsis
Four Plays of Menander is a collection of four ancient Greek plays written by Menander, a celebrated playwright of the Hellenistic period. The plays included in this volume are The Hero, Epitrepontes, Periceiromene, and Samia. The Hero is a comedic play that tells the story of a young man named Moschion who is convinced he is the son of a hero. However, when he discovers the truth about his parentage, he must come to terms with his own identity. Epitrepontes, also known as The Arbitration, is a play about a man named Demophon who must choose between two women vying for his love. Periceiromene, or The Girl with the Shorn Locks, is a play about a woman named Glycera who is forced to cut off her hair and disguise herself as a boy in order to escape an unwanted marriage. Samia, or The Woman from Samos, is a romantic comedy about a young man named Moschion who falls in love with a woman from Samos, but must overcome various obstacles to be with her. Overall, Four Plays of Menander provides a glimpse into the world of ancient Greek theater, showcasing Menander's skill as a playwright and his ability to craft engaging stories that are still relevant today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
