The Braggart Soldier
by Plautus, Erich Segal

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Interior SetComedy

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Readers generally find 'The Braggart Soldier' to be a humorous yet somewhat dated Roman comedy by Plautus. While many appreciate the comedic elements and character portrayals, others feel that its humor hasn't aged well and sometimes fails to resonate. The mixed reviews highlight the play's entertaining moments while also acknowledging its structural inconsistencies and occasional confusion in character names.

Hilarious and entertainingWell-developed charactersTimeless human humorEngaging plot twistsHumor feels outdatedConfusing character names

Synopsis

The braggart soldier kidnaps a beautiful girl and eventually is punished in a manner befitting the vainest lecher of all time.

Publication

PublisherSamuel French
Year1963
BindingPaperback
Pages95
ISBN-139780573606250
ISBN-100573606250

The Braggart Soldier is a comedy play written by Plautus and published by Samuel French (1963).

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