The Birth Of Hercules, With An Introduction On The Influence Of Plautus On The Dramatic Literature Of England In The Sixteenth Century (1903)

The Birth of Hercules is a book written by Malcolm William Wallace in 1903. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a retelling of the Greek myth of the birth of Hercules, one of the most famous heroes of Greek mythology. The story follows the birth of Hercules, his childhood, and his eventual rise to become a great warrior.The second part of the book is an introduction to the influence of Plautus on the dramatic literature of England in the sixteenth century. Plautus was a Roman playwright who wrote comedies in the second century BC. His works were widely read and performed in England during the sixteenth century, and had a significant impact on the development of English drama.Wallace's introduction explores the ways in which Plautus's works were adapted and reinterpreted by English playwrights of the sixteenth century. He discusses the themes and motifs that were common in Plautus's comedies, and shows how they were incorporated into English drama.Overall, The Birth of Hercules is a fascinating exploration of two different aspects of classical literature. It provides a detailed retelling of a classic Greek myth, while also examining the influence of a Roman playwright on the development of English drama.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.