Tracing Schemers in Early Modern Receptions of Roman Comedy | Synapse
February 14, 2026Open Access
Tracing Schemers in Early Modern Receptions of Roman Comedy
Key Points
Examine how Roman comedy was understood and adapted during the early modern period.
Presentation at philtag 19
Analysis of early modern texts
Comparison with Roman comedy
Discussion of cultural influences
Highlighted connections between Roman comedy and early modern adaptations
Established patterns of interpretation
Identified key schemers within the narrative structures
Abstract
Slides from the presentation entitled “Tracing Schemers in Early Modern Receptions of Roman Comedy” given at the philtag 19 at Würzburg on 4 February 2026.