This volume of Plautus's comedies features six of his best-loved works, including 'The Rope' and 'The Pot of Gold'. The translations by Paul Nixon capture the wit, humor, and bawdiness of the original Latin, while remaining faithful to the spirit and structure of the plays. An essential resource for classicists, students of theater, and anyone who loves a good laugh.

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