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This volume presents the comedies of Terence and the fables of Phaedrus, offering readers a window into the world of classical Roman literature. Terence, renowned for his sophisticated and nuanced comedies, provides insight into Roman society and human nature. Phaedrus, through his accessible and engaging fables, imparts moral lessons and timeless wisdom. Translated by Christopher Smart and Henry T. Riley, this collection makes these important works available to a modern audience. "The Comedies of Terence and the Fables of Phaedrus" remains a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts of classical literature. The enduring appeal of these ancient texts lies in their wit, wisdom, and exploration of universal human themes. This edition preserves the historical context and literary merit of Terence and Phaedrus, ensuring their continued relevance for generations to come. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive a