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Curculio; or, The Forgery

Titus Maccius Plautus

Curculio; or, The Forgery

Curculio; or, The Forgery

Titus Maccius Plautus

Curculio; or, The Forgery is a comedic play by Titus Maccius Plautus, written around 200 BCE. The story follows Phaedromus, who is in love with Planesium, currently held by the greedy procurer Cappadox. Unable to afford her freedom, Phaedromus sends his parasite, Curculio, to borrow money, leading to a series of comedic misadventures. This work is notable for its exploration of themes like love, deception, and social class in ancient Rome.

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