Author: Plautus, Titus Maccius
Synopsis:
'Amphitryo, Asinaria, Aulularia, Bacchides, Captivi: Amphitryon, The Comedy of Asses, The Pot of Gold, The Two; Bacchises, The Captives' is a collection of five comedic plays by Plautus. In 'Amphitryo,' a case of mistaken identity leads to hilarious chaos. 'The Comedy of Asses' follows the misadventures of a man who transforms into a donkey. 'The Pot of Gold' revolves around a greedy man's relentless pursuit of wealth. 'The Two Bacchises' tells the tale of twin sisters and their romantic entanglements. Lastly, 'The Captives' explores the themes of war, captivity, and the power of love.
Genres:
Comedy, Farce, Satire
Themes:
Mistaken identity, Greed, Love, Transformation, War
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