Amphitryo, Asinaria, Aulularia, Bacchides, Captivi by Titus Maccius Plautus
"Amphitryon, Asinaria, Aulularia, Bacchides, Captivi" by Titus Maccius Plautus is a collection of comedies written in the late 3rd century BC. This compilation features notable plays, with the first being "Amphitryon," which draws on mythological themes and involves comical deceptions by the gods Jupiter and Mercury. The characters are steeped in classic Roman humor, highlighting the absurdity of mistaken identities and romantic entanglements. At the start of "Amphitryon," we learn of the
god Jupiter's deceitful encounter with Alcmena, the wife of the warrior Amphitryon, during his absence in battle. Disguising himself as Amphitryon, Jupiter seeks romantic fulfillment, while the genuine Amphitryon is away fighting the Teloboians. The prologue introduces Mercury, who sets the stage for this tale of confusion and mischief, as he also assumes the form of Sosia, Amphitryon’s servant. The opening unfolds with Sosia's return, where he humorously grapples with the strange happenings at home, not grasping that both he and Amphitryon are pawns in a divine game. The stage is set for humorous interactions and misunderstandings that characterize Plautus's work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Plautus, Titus Maccius, 255 BCE-185 BCE |
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| Translator | Nixon, Paul, 1882-1956 |
| Title |
Amphitryo, Asinaria, Aulularia, Bacchides, Captivi Amphitryon, The Comedy of Asses, The Pot of Gold, The Two Bacchises, The Captives |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captivi |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Ted Garvin, Louise Hope and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| Language | Latin |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Latin drama (Comedy) -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Latin drama (Comedy) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16564 |
| Release Date | Aug 20, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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