Rome and the Mysterious Orient: Three Plays by Plautus

This paperback edition shows typical wear associated with library use, including a library stamp from the Metropolitan Library System. The binding is intact, and the pages are clean with no significant marks or annotations. There is no dust jacket, which is standard for this format. Overall, it remains a solid reading copy with some signs of handling.

"Rome and the Mysterious Orient: Three Plays by Plautus" is a translation by Amy Richlin, published by the University of California Press in 2005. The book presents a modern English translation of three plays by the ancient Roman playwright Plautus, offering insights into Roman comedy and its cultural context. This edition, printed in Berkeley, Los Angeles, and London, is part of a scholarly effort to make classical texts accessible to contemporary audiences. The copyright page confirms the publication year as 2005, with an ISBN of 0-520-24275-0 for the paperback edition. This copy is an ex-library book, as indicated by the library stamp from the Metropolitan Library System. The absence of a dust jacket and any signatures or inscriptions marks it as a straightforward reading copy. Plautus is renowned for his influence on Western literature, and Richlin's translation provides valuable introductions and notes to enhance understanding. This edition is suitable for scholars and enthusiasts of classical literature.