
Biography Publius Terentius Afer (185 iH. - 159 iH.)
Roman playwriter and poet
Also called: Terentiu.
Life period: 185 iH. - 159 iH.
Origin country Italy
Quotes by Publius Terentius AferPublius Terentius Afer known in English as Terence, was a playwright of the Roman Republic. His comedies were performed for the first time around 170-160 BC, and he died young, probably in Greece or on his way back to Rome. Terentius Lucanus, a Roman senator, brought Terence to Rome as a slave, educated him and later on, impressed by his abilities, freed him. All of the six plays Terence wrote have survived.
Works: The Brothers, Adelphoe, 160 BC
The Girl from Andros, Andria, 166 BC
Eunuchus, 161 BC
The Self-Tormentor, Heauton Timorumenos, 163 BC
The Mother-in-Law, Hecyra, 165 BC
Phormio, 161 BC