Pot of Gold and Other Plays (Penguin Classics)

One of the most influential comedic writers in the history of literature, Plautus was the Roman world’s most accomplished comedic playwright. Many of his plays inspired such immortal works as Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors and Moliere’s L’Avare. Penguin Classics proudly presents a collection of his very best writings entitled The Pot Of Gold and Other Plays. Not only does Plautus demonstrate a wit and style all his own, he also provides readers with an historically accurate look at the daily lives of second century Roman citizenry. E.F. Watling’s translation perfectly preserves the eloquence and individual style of this celebrated writer of ancient comedies. 268 pages.