Phormio

Phormio is a play written by the Roman playwright Terence in the 2nd century BC. The play is a comedy and tells the story of a young Athenian man named Antipho who is in love with a woman named Phanium. However, Phanium's father, Demipho, has promised her in marriage to another man, the wealthy and arrogant Phormio.Antipho enlists the help of his friend, the clever and scheming lawyer Phormio, to help him win Phanium's hand in marriage. Phormio comes up with a plan to outsmart Demipho and his son, and ultimately succeeds in securing Phanium for Antipho.The play is known for its witty dialogue and clever plot twists, as well as its commentary on the social and political issues of the time. It also explores themes of love, marriage, and class differences.Phormio is considered one of Terence's most successful plays and has been widely performed and adapted throughout history. It remains a popular choice for modern productions and is studied in many literature and theater courses.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Chief European Dramatists: From Greece, Rome, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Denmark and Norway, by Terence . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 141912353X.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.