About “Curculio”
Curculio, also known as The Weevil, is a Latin comedic play written for the early Roman theatre by Titus Maccius Plautus. It is the shortest of Plautus's surviving works. The play is part of the Roman theatrical tradition and reflects the style of comedy popular in ancient Rome. Little is known about its specific plot, but it is recognized as a significant example of Plautus's contributions to Roman literature. The play remains an important part of the surviving body of Roman drama. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1993
- Latest edition
- 1993 · ISBN 0806125071
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Plautus' Curculio | 1993 | 0806125071 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Plautus, Curculio | 1981 | 0891304681 | Buy on Amazon |
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