Step into the world of ancient con artistry in this captivating script from around 200 BCE. Phaedromus is hopelessly in love with the beautiful Planesium, who is unfortunately held captive by the greedy Procurer, Cappadox. Lacking the funds to secure her freedom, Phaedromus enlists the help of Curculio, his cunning Parasite, to seek out a loan from a friend in Caris. However, fate takes an unexpected turn when Curculio stumbles upon a series of twists and turns that complicate their plan. Join us for a delightful tale of love, deception, and intrigue. - Summary by ToddHW and Translator
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Step into the world of ancient con artistry in this captivating script from around 200 BCE. Phaedromus is hopelessly in love with the beautiful Planesium, who is unfortunately held captive by the greedy Procurer, Cappadox. Lacking the funds to secure her freedom, Phaedromus enlists the help of Curculio, his cunning Parasite, to seek out a loan from a friend in Caris. However, fate takes an unexpected turn when Curculio stumbles upon a series of twists and turns that complicate their plan. Join us for a delightful tale of love, deception, and intrigue. - Summary by ToddHW and Translator
05 - Act 5 - Curculio or The Forgery by Titus Maccius Plautus
Curculio; or, The Forgery
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05 - Act 5 - Curculio or The Forgery by Titus Maccius Plautus
Step into the world of ancient con artistry in this captivating script from around 200 BCE. Phaedromus is hopelessly in love with the beautiful Planesium, who is unfortunately held captive by the greedy Procurer, Cappadox. Lacking the funds to secure her freedom, Phaedromus enlists the help of Curculio, his cunning Parasite, to seek out a loan from a friend in Caris. However, fate takes an unexpected turn when Curculio stumbles upon a series of twists and turns that complicate their plan. Join us for a delightful tale of love, deception, and intrigue. - Summary by ToddHW and Translator
Curculio; or, The Forgery
Step into the world of ancient con artistry in this captivating script from around 200 BCE. Phaedromus is hopelessly in love with the beautiful Planesium, who is unfortunately held captive by the greedy Procurer, Cappadox. Lacking the funds to secure her freedom, Phaedromus enlists the help of Curculio, his cunning Parasite, to seek out a loan from a friend in Caris. However, fate takes an unexpected turn when Curculio stumbles upon a series of twists and turns that complicate their plan. Join us for a delightful tale of love, deception, and intrigue. - Summary by ToddHW and Translator
