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The Braggart Soldier
Miles Gloriosus
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Plautus's 'The Braggart Soldier' (Miles Gloriosus) is a classic Roman comedy centered around Pyrgopolynices, a boastful and conceited soldier who believes he is irresistible to women.
The play follows the clever schemes of Palaestrio, a clever slave, and his associates to expose the soldier's vanity and reunite Palaestrio with his true love.
Through mistaken identities and humorous situations, Plautus satirizes the arrogance and foolishness of the military class.
The play's witty dialogue and farcical plot have made it a popular and enduring example of Roman comedy.
Its influence can be seen in later works of comedic literature.
The play follows the clever schemes of Palaestrio, a clever slave, and his associates to expose the soldier's vanity and reunite Palaestrio with his true love.
Through mistaken identities and humorous situations, Plautus satirizes the arrogance and foolishness of the military class.
The play's witty dialogue and farcical plot have made it a popular and enduring example of Roman comedy.
Its influence can be seen in later works of comedic literature.
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