Publisher's Synopsis
Trinummus: With Notes and Introductions (1885) is a book by the ancient Roman playwright, Titus Maccius Plautus. The book contains a play called Trinummus, which was first performed in Rome in the 2nd century BC. The play is a comedy that tells the story of a young man named Lesbonicus who inherits a large sum of money from his father. However, the money is stolen by his greedy uncle, who plans to use it for his own selfish purposes. Lesbonicus must use his wit and cunning to outsmart his uncle and reclaim his inheritance.The book also includes detailed notes and introductions that provide historical and cultural context for the play. The notes explain the meaning of certain words and phrases, as well as the significance of certain cultural references. The introductions provide background information on Plautus and the Roman theater, as well as an overview of the play's plot and characters.Overall, Trinummus: With Notes and Introductions (1885) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Roman literature and theater. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the humor and wit of one of Rome's greatest playwrights, and offers insight into the social and cultural context in which the play was written and performed.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
