Miles Gloriosus of T-Maccius Plautus

<p><i>Miles Gloriosus</i> by T. Maccius Plautus is a celebrated example of Roman comedy. This edition edited by M.A. Robert Yelverton Tyrrell offers readers access to one of Plautus's most enduring and hilarious works. The play centers on the boastful soldier or 'Miles Gloriosus' a stock character in ancient comedy and the clever schemes employed by others to undermine his pompous facade. </p><p>Plautus's mastery of language and comedic timing is on full display in this lively play filled with witty dialogue and farcical situations. This edition is perfect for students and enthusiasts of classical literature providing both the original text and insightful commentary. Experience the timeless humor and theatrical genius of Plautus with <i>Miles Gloriosus</i> a cornerstone of Roman dramatic tradition.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>