The Rope by Plautus
"The Rope" is a classic Roman comedy that revolves around the mishaps and misunderstandings that ensue when a young man's plan to rescue his lover from a life of servitude goes awry. The play humorously depicts the lengths to which characters will go for love and freedom, featuring a cast of cunning slaves, mistaken identities, and a twist of fate. As the plot unfolds, the young man's father becomes entangled in the scheme, leading to a series of comic situations that culminate in an unexpected resolution. The work is a testament to the enduring nature of farce and the skillful use of dramatic irony to entertain and engage the audience.
The 7174th greatest book of all time
- Published
- -204
- Nationality
- Multiple
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Latin
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- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)