Pseudolus: Or, The Cheat

Pseudolus: or, The Cheat

by Titus Maccius Plautus

Pseudolus is a fast-paced and witty comedy that follows the misadventures of a cunning slave named Pseudolus as he tries to help his young master, Calidorus, win the love of his life, Phoenicium. Along the way, Pseudolus must outsmart a greedy procurer, a jealous rival, and a host of other colorful characters. With its clever plot, memorable characters, and sharp social commentary, Pseudolus is a timeless classic of Roman comedy.

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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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