Plautus: Poenulus

Translated by Éva Tordai, with an Introduction and Notes by Ádám Rung

Abstract

This contribution offers a Hungarian translation of Poenulus, an exceptional comedy by Plautus, accompanied by an introductory discussion and commentary. Poenulus occupies a unique position in Roman comic tradition, not only due to its thematic complexity but also because of its inclusion of Punic-language passages. The introduction explores the play’s structural characteristics, questions of genre, and reception history, particularly with regard to Roman–Punic identity. The translation and accompanying materials aim to provide access to a frequently misunderstood yet highly instructive work.