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Menaechmi; or, The Twin Brothers

Menaechmi; or, The Twin Brothers

著者： Titus Maccius Plautus
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In this captivating tale, Menaechmus, abducted as a child, finds himself in the bustling city of Epidamnus. Years later, his long-lost twin brother arrives, and their striking resemblance leads to a series of hilarious misunderstandings as everyone mistakes one for the other. This delightful play served as the inspiration for Shakespeares Comedy of Errors. (Be sure to check out the footnotes in the e-text that unravel the witty puns and cultural references that may not be immediately clear in translation.) - Summary by ToddHW and TranslatorCopyright Family and Culture アート エンターテインメント・舞台芸術
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