They are adaptations or combinations from the works of Menander, Diphilus, Philemon, and other writers of the new comedy.
"The Roman Poets of the Republic"
W. Y. Sellar
He neither raises the question of emancipation as a matter of political agitation, nor does he bid, or beg, his friend Philemon to set Onesimus at liberty, but to receive him as a brother beloved; just as any of St. Paul's successors might enjoin a Christian master to treat his Christian servant.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae
June 3, 1779. In conclusion, it may be stated that Philemon Holland, the celebrated translator, wrote one of his books with a single pen, and recorded in rhyme the feat as follows: "With one sole pen I wrote this book, Made of a gray goose quill; A pen it was when I it took, A pen I leave it still."
"England in the Days of Old"
William Andrews