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Curculio; or, The Forgery

by Titus Maccius Plautus

Step into the lively streets of ancient Athens and experience a world of comedic chaos, cunning schemes, and mistaken identities in "Curculio; or, The Forgery" by Titus Maccius Plautus. A treasure hunt ensnares an unlikely cast of characters, led by the clever slave Curculio, who navigates a web of deceit to uncover a hidden fortune. As the forged document at the heart of the plot unravels, sidesplitting misunderstandings and humorous encounters abound. Plautus' masterful wordplay and witty dialogue paint a vivid picture of a society driven by ambition, greed, and love. In this uproarious Roman comedy, explore the lengths people will go to fulfill their desires, all while reveling in the timeless charm of a playwright whose comedic genius continues to shine through the ages.

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Language

English

Original Language

Latin

Published In

200BC

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Titus Maccius Plautus commonly known as Plautus, was a Roman playwright of the Old Latin period. His comedies are the earliest Latin literary works to have survived in their entirety. He wrote Palliat...

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