Persa; The Persian

Persa, also known as The Persian, is a comedic play by Roman playwright Titus Maccius Plautus, written in the 2nd century BCE. The story follows Toxilus, a clever slave who seeks to marry the courtesan Lemniselene by devising a scheme to acquire enough money to buy her from her procurer, Dordalus. This work is notable for its use of disguise and fast-talking wit, characteristic of Plautus's comedic style, and reflects themes of love and social status in ancient Rome.