The Comedies Of Plautus V1

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Featuring ten plays from the ancient Roman playwright Titus Maccius Plautus, this collection showcases comedies rich with themes of mistaken identities and clever wordplay. The characters, including the clever slave and boastful soldier, embody humorous archetypes prevalent in Roman theater. Written in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BCE, these works offer insights into the comedic traditions of the time. This 1852 edition serves as a facsimile of the original, preserving the cultural importance of Plautus's contributions to literature.