The Pot Of Gold And Other Plays
by Titus Maccius Plautus

Name: The Pot Of Gold And Other Plays
Brand: Titus Maccius Plautus
SKU: 9780140441499
Rating: 3.83 (2263 reviews)

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Highlights

Greek & Roman

What readers are saying

Readers generally appreciate the humorous and timeless quality of the plays in this collection by Plautus, finding them both entertaining and insightful into ancient Roman society. Many highlight the clever translations that bring the humor and wit of the originals to life, although some feel that certain nuances may have been lost. Critics mainly point out issues with the translation, particularly regarding its cleanliness and the presence of typographical errors in the Kindle version.

Timeless humor and witInsightful into Roman societyClever translationsEngaging slice-of-life storiesTranslation may feel too sanitizedSome typographical errors present

Synopsis

Plautus's broad humor, shown in some of the earliest surviving Latin plays, reflects Roman manners and contemporary life.

This briliant collection includes: The Pot of Gold (Aulularia), The Prisoners (Captivi), The Brothers Menaechmus (Menaechmi), The Swaggering Soldier (Miles Gloriosus), and Pseudolus

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