Rudens (1891)

Rudens is a play written by Titus Maccius Plautus in 1891. The play is set in Sicily and revolves around the story of a young woman named Palaestra who is kidnapped by pirates and sold into slavery to a wealthy merchant named Ballio. The plot follows the attempts of Palaestra's lover, a young man named Daemones, to rescue her from Ballio's clutches. Along the way, Daemones enlists the help of a clever slave, Gripus, and a sympathetic courtesan, Ampelisca, to aid in his quest.The play is a classic example of Plautus' comedic style, featuring witty dialogue, mistaken identities, and slapstick humor. It also explores themes of love, class, and the power dynamics between masters and slaves. Despite its age, Rudens remains a popular play in modern times and has been adapted for the stage and screen numerous times.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.