Adelphoe

GPTKB entity

Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:play
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:The_Brothers
Various modern adaptations
gptkbp:author gptkb:Terence
gptkbp:critical_reception well-received in antiquity
gptkbp:cultural_significance explores social norms
gptkbp:first_performance 160 BC
gptkbp:genre gptkb:musical
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Adelphoe
gptkbp:influence Roman comedy
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Plautus
gptkbp:language gptkb:Latin
gptkbp:notable_character gptkb:Aeschinus
gptkb:Ctesipho
Demea
Micio
gptkbp:notable_performance still performed today
gptkbp:notable_quote " Love conquers all."
" The greatest wealth is to live content with little."
" Family is the foundation of society."
" I am a father, and I have a son."
" What is the use of wealth if it does not bring happiness?"
gptkbp:official_language Greek
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Athens
gptkbp:social_structure five acts
gptkbp:theme moral dilemmas
family relationships
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Terence
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4