Aulularia

By Plautus, Tit Makcije Plaut, Titus Maccius Plautus

Book Overview

T. Macci Plauti Aulularia is a book written by Titus Maccius Plautus and was published in 1876. The book is a Latin play that is accompanied by notes and an introduction that provides context for the reader. The play is a comedy that tells the story of a miserly old man named Euclio, who discovers a cache of gold on his property. The play follows Euclio's attempts to hide the gold from his greedy family and neighbors, and the various schemes they employ to try and get their hands on it. The book is written in Latin, but the notes and introduction are in English, making it accessible to readers who are not fluent in the language. The notes provide explanations of unfamiliar words and phrases, as well as cultural and historical context. The introduction provides a brief biography of Plautus and an overview of the play's themes and motifs. Overall, T. Macci Plauti Aulularia is a valuable resource for students of Latin literature and anyone interested in classical comedy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165774178
• ISBN13: 9781165774173
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"