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Amphitryo, Asinaria, Aulularia, Bacchides, Captivi

Amphitryon, The Comedy of Asses, The Pot of Gold, The Two Bacchises, The Captives

by Titus Maccius Plautus

Translated by Paul Nixon

"Amphitryo, Asinaria, Aulularia, Bacchides, Captivi" by Titus Maccius Plautus is a collection of Latin plays written circa 200 BCE. "Captivi" focuses on war captives who switch identities to deceive their captor. A Greek master and slave, imprisoned in Aetolia, attempt a daring trick: they pretend to be each other so the master can return home. But when another prisoner recognizes them, their deception unravels, leading to shocking revelations about stolen children, long-lost family members, and the price of loyalty.

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