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"Andria" is a Roman comedy by Terence, first performed in 166 BC. The play revolves around the romantic entanglements of two young men, Pamphilus and Charinus. Pamphilus is in love with Glycerium, a young woman of uncertain parentage, but his father wants him to marry Philumena, the daughter of Chremes. Charinus, meanwhile, is also in love with Philumena, creating further complications. The plot thickens with mistaken identities, misunderstandings, and the intervention of various characters, including the wily slave Davus, who tries to manipulate events to his own advantage. Through clever dialogue and intricate plotting, Terence explores themes of love, family, social status, and the challenges of navigating societal expectations. "Andria" is a classic example of Roman comedy, known for its wit, humor, and insightful portrayal of human relationships, which continues to resonate with audiences today. 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 k