Captivi. With introd. and notes by W.M. Lindsay

Captivi is one of the most well-known plays by the ancient Roman playwright Titus Maccius Plautus. This edition, with an introduction and notes by W.M. Lindsay, provides valuable insights into the historical context and linguistic features of the play. Captivi tells the story of two Athenian soldiers who are taken captive during the Second Punic War and is an essential work of Roman comedy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the “”public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. —- ISBN: 9781020017865