Studies In The Word Play In Plautus: The Name Play And The Use Of Single Words In A Double Meaning (1907)

""Studies In The Word Play In Plautus: The Name Play And The Use Of Single Words In A Double Meaning"" is a book written by Charles Jastrow Mendelsohn and published in 1907. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the wordplay techniques used by the ancient Roman playwright Plautus, specifically focusing on the use of puns and double meanings in his plays.Mendelsohn's work is divided into two main sections: the first section deals with name play, which involves the use of characters' names to create humorous and ironic situations. The second section of the book focuses on the use of single words with double meanings, which is a common technique in Plautus' comedies.Throughout the book, Mendelsohn provides detailed examples of wordplay from Plautus' plays, along with an analysis of the linguistic and cultural context in which they were written. He also explores the role of wordplay in ancient Roman society, and how it was used to entertain and educate audiences.Overall, ""Studies In The Word Play In Plautus"" is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient Roman literature, as well as anyone interested in the history of wordplay and humor in Western culture.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.