Phormio (play)

Phormio is a Latin comic play by the early Roman playwright Terence, based on a now lost play by Apollodorus of Carystus entitled Epidikazomenos ("The Claimant"). It is generally believed to be Terence's fifth play.[1] It was first performed at the Ludi Romani of 161 BC.[1] Structurally, Phormio is considered to be one of the best Roman comedies.[2]

  1. ^ a b R. H. Martin (1959), Terence: Phormio, p. 23.
  2. ^ Duckworth, George (1952). The Nature of Roman Comedy. Princeton: Princeton University Press. pp. 156. ISBN 0-8061-2620-5.