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Selected Works of Peter Barrios-Lech
Article
Tyndarus’ Bilingual Pun and the Ambiguities of Plautus’ Captivi
Classical Philology (2017)
  • Peter G Barrios-Lech, University of Massachusetts Boston
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Abstract
ABSTRACT: The article argues for a bilingual (Greek/Latin) pun at Plautus' Captivi 229-230, spoken by the principal character, Tyndarus, and places it within the context of his depiction and the generic ambiguity of the play itself.
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Publication Date
Spring April, 2017
DOI
10.1086/691425
Citation Information
Peter G Barrios-Lech. "Tyndarus’ Bilingual Pun and the Ambiguities of Plautus’ Captivi" Classical Philology Vol. 112 Iss. 2 (2017) p. 253 - 267
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/peter_barrios-lech/15/