{"product_id":"2025200060816-secondhand-plautus-three-comedies-the-braggart-soldier-the-brothers-menaechmus-the-haunted-house","title":"Plautus: Three Comedies: The Braggart Soldier, The Brothers Menaechmus, The Haunted House","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Plautus\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardback\u003cbr\u003ePublished: Harper \u0026amp; Row, Publishers, 1969\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: faded jacket, tear on front\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlautus, a master of ancient Roman theater, presents a collection of three uproarious comedies in Plautus: Three Comedies: The Braggart Soldier, The Brothers Menaechmus, The Haunted House. This volume showcases his unparalleled wit and enduring influence on Western drama, offering a vibrant look into the comedic traditions of antiquity. The Braggart Soldier illustrates the hilarious downfall of a vain military man, while The Brothers Menaechmus chronicles a classic tale of mistaken identity leading to widespread confusion and absurdity. Finally, The Haunted House details the clever schemes employed to deceive a father about his son's extravagant lifestyle, all rendered with sharp dialogue and farcical situations. These plays collectively provide a brilliant example of early comedic genius, continuing to entertain audiences with their timeless humor and insightful observations on human folly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48266539794651,"sku":"2025200060816-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/990bf78d-cbb1-4be6-8585-40f88c88069d.png?v=1771168317","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2025200060816-secondhand-plautus-three-comedies-the-braggart-soldier-the-brothers-menaechmus-the-haunted-house","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}