Adelphoe

Adelphoe, also written Adelphi (English: The brothers) is a play by Terence, a Roman playwright. It was first performed in 160 BC at the funeral of Æmilius Paulus.

Related Topics:
English - Terence - Playwright - 160 BC - Æmilius Paulus

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Adelphoe aroused controversy since Terence added in it a scene from a play by Diphilus. Conservative writers, since then, objected to the declared freedom with which Terence

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used his models, which originated rumors that his plays were not his own work but were

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composed with the help of unnamed nobles. This charge is seemingly not plausible, but was left unanswered by Terence.

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