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This is an edition of six comedies by Publius Terentius Afer (Terence), including "Andria", presented in Latin. This edition, intended for students, features the work of Aelius Donatus, Aelius Terence, and Giovanni Calfurnio. Terence was a Roman playwright of the 2nd century BC, known for the elegance and refinement of his Latin style. His plays, adapted from Greek models, offer insights into Roman society and manners. "Andria", one of his most famous works, explores themes of love, deception, and familial relationships. This edition provides valuable access to the original Latin text of Terence's comedies, allowing readers to appreciate his literary artistry and engage with the rich tradition of Roman drama. 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 and relevant.