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Heautontimorumenos; the Self-Tormentor

Dive into the world of Terences six brilliant comedies, crafted during his time as a slave to a Roman senator. In Heautontimorumenos, we follow the poignant tale of a stern father who forces his son Clinia to abandon his love, Antiphila, and join the wars. As remorse takes hold, the father grapples with his own anguish and self-inflicted torment. Join us for a captivating journey through love, regret, and the complexities of human relationships, narrated by ToddHW.

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    005 - Act 5

    Dive into the world of Terences six brilliant comedies, crafted during his time as a slave to a Roman senator. In Heautontimorumenos, we follow the poignant tale of a stern father who forces his son Clinia to abandon his love, Antiphila, and join the wars. As remorse takes hold, the father grapples with his own anguish and self-inflicted torment. Join us for a captivating journey through love, regret, and the complexities of human relationships, narrated by ToddHW.

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    004 - Act 4

    Dive into the world of Terences six brilliant comedies, crafted during his time as a slave to a Roman senator. In Heautontimorumenos, we follow the poignant tale of a stern father who forces his son Clinia to abandon his love, Antiphila, and join the wars. As remorse takes hold, the father grapples with his own anguish and self-inflicted torment. Join us for a captivating journey through love, regret, and the complexities of human relationships, narrated by ToddHW.

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    003 - Act 3

    Dive into the world of Terences six brilliant comedies, crafted during his time as a slave to a Roman senator. In Heautontimorumenos, we follow the poignant tale of a stern father who forces his son Clinia to abandon his love, Antiphila, and join the wars. As remorse takes hold, the father grapples with his own anguish and self-inflicted torment. Join us for a captivating journey through love, regret, and the complexities of human relationships, narrated by ToddHW.

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    002 - Act 2

    Dive into the world of Terences six brilliant comedies, crafted during his time as a slave to a Roman senator. In Heautontimorumenos, we follow the poignant tale of a stern father who forces his son Clinia to abandon his love, Antiphila, and join the wars. As remorse takes hold, the father grapples with his own anguish and self-inflicted torment. Join us for a captivating journey through love, regret, and the complexities of human relationships, narrated by ToddHW.

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    001 - Act 1

    Dive into the world of Terences six brilliant comedies, crafted during his time as a slave to a Roman senator. In Heautontimorumenos, we follow the poignant tale of a stern father who forces his son Clinia to abandon his love, Antiphila, and join the wars. As remorse takes hold, the father grapples with his own anguish and self-inflicted torment. Join us for a captivating journey through love, regret, and the complexities of human relationships, narrated by ToddHW.

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Dive into the world of Terences six brilliant comedies, crafted during his time as a slave to a Roman senator. In Heautontimorumenos, we follow the poignant tale of a stern father who forces his son Clinia to abandon his love, Antiphila, and join the wars. As remorse takes hold, the father grapples with his own anguish and self-inflicted torment. Join us for a captivating journey through love, regret, and the complexities of human relationships, narrated by ToddHW.

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