Project Gutenberg 2006-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 429 Blancké, Wilton W. (Wilton Wallace) 1884 1949 Blancké, Wilton Wallace Blancke, Wilton W. (Wilton Wallace) The Dramatic Values in Plautus Produced by Distributed Proofreaders "The Dramatic Values in Plautus" by Wilton W. Blancké is a scholarly thesis written in the early 20th century, focusing on the comic playwright Plautus and his misunderstood contributions to drama. The book aims to provide a thorough analysis of Plautine comedy, exploring its structure, themes, critical reception, and the inherent artistic value that has been overlooked or misjudged by past scholars. By examining both the comedic techniques employed by Plautus and the cultural context of his work, Blancké seeks to clarify the poet's true position within the realm of dramatic art. At the start of the thesis, Blancké discusses the longstanding misconceptions surrounding Plautus as both a comic artist and a moral storyteller. He addresses how overreactive criticisms have oscillated between adulation and denigration, highlighting the necessity for a more balanced appreciation of his works. He introduces the idea that Plautus should be understood as primarily an entertainer, crafting plays that catered to the desires of a raucous audience while employing techniques akin to modern farce and slapstick. The opening sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of Plautine comedy, inviting readers to reconsider the merit of laughter within his dramatic methods rather than condemning them for lack of superior artistic intent. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Comedy Plautus, Titus Maccius -- Technique PA Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas 204559 2025-10-04T10:26:01.352900 text/html 198631 2006-08-12T10:55:52 text/html 157655 2025-10-04T10:26:08.124899 application/epub+zip 159188 2025-10-04T10:26:04.282865 application/epub+zip 141387 2025-10-04T10:26:03.165864 application/epub+zip 304003 2025-10-04T10:26:10.858874 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 277605 2025-10-04T10:26:07.432884 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 243870 2022-09-05T06:19:41.752655 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 177331 2025-10-04T10:26:00.785878 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 177103 2006-08-12T10:55:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 178280 2006-08-12T10:55:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 177311 2020-12-27T06:43:01 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21735 2025-10-04T10:26:10.993808 application/rdf+xml 12602 2025-10-04T10:26:03.667871 image/jpeg 2990 2025-10-04T10:26:03.417850 image/jpeg 74283 2020-12-27T06:43:01 application/octet-stream application/zip 74443 2020-12-27T06:43:01 application/octet-stream application/zip 78223 2020-12-27T06:43:01 application/octet-stream application/zip 74136 2020-12-27T06:43:01 application/octet-stream application/zip 155920 2025-10-04T10:26:01.368889 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog