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The Pot of Gold and Other Plays
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SKU: 9780140441499
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Dive into the comedic world of Plautus with “The Pot of Gold and Other Plays.” This collection showcases Roman life and humor through five timeless plays: The Pot of Gold, The Prisoners, The Brothers Menaechmus, The Swaggering Soldier, and Pseudolus. Explore ancient comedy by Maurice Hindle, Mary Shelley, and Mary Shelley. ISBN: 9780140441499
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Allen Samson Hiwale –
A good introduction to Roman comedy. I liked the variety of plays included.
Kanishka Sharma –
I struggled with the language at times, but overall found the stories engaging. The Pot of Gold was hilarious!
Rohit Bhardwaz –
Not the easiest to read if you’re not familiar with Roman plays, but still okay.
Anurupa Das Sarma –
Found it a bit dry in places, but the characters are well-developed. The Prisoners was surprisingly moving.
Name –
Excellent translation and very accessible. The Brothers Menaechmus is a laugh riot!
Pranad Ajay Dessai –
I found some of the play’s content difficult to understand, but overall was not too bad.
Divyanshu Gautam –
Loved the clever wordplay and the farcical situations. Highly recommended!
Adarsh –
A mixed bag. Some plays were hilarious, others were a bit dull. Still worth exploring.
Rudhra Maurya –
The book is really well made and has a great variety of plays. Definitely a good buy!
Prasanta Basak –
A fun read, but some of the jokes feel dated. Still, a good introduction to Plautus. Enjoyed The Brothers Menaechmus the most!
Himanshu Yadav –
Found it difficult to connect with the characters at times. Overall, it was okay.
Kokila Nautiyal –
An excellent collection! Plautus’ wit shines through. A very good introduction to roman play. I would like to read again.
Shaswati Doley –
It’s great to read more of Plautus work, very insightful and funny.
Kanishka Sharma –
Enjoyed the historical context and the comedic timing. Some of the plots were a bit convoluted, though.
Shivam Prakash Suryawanshi –
The humor is surprisingly relatable even after all these years. Pseudolus is a must-read!
Anshika Agarwal –
I found the book somewhat boring to read because it felt a bit old.
Khushi Maheshwari –
A must-read for anyone interested in the history of theatre. These plays are timeless.
Harshita Bansal –
Interesting to see the origins of comedy, but some plays were better than others. Worth a read for historical context.
Sitanshu Deb –
It takes a little to understand the context, but still an enjoyable experience.
Esha Deswal –
A great collection of Roman comedies! The Swaggering Soldier was my favourite. Highly recommend for classics enthusiasts.
Kislay Kumar –
Some plays were more entertaining than others, but a solid collection nonetheless. The Pot of Gold is a classic.
Chahat Singh Chauhan –
Pseudolus is an amazing play to read. I found the translation of the book good.
Divya Mekala –
The Pot of Gold is a fantastic play and the others were very entertaining. I would recommend this!
Harsh Mahender Singh –
The humor is a bit slapstick for my taste, but I appreciate the historical significance.