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The Miles Gloriosus of T. Maccius Plautus, presented here, offers readers a window into the vibrant world of ancient Roman comedy. This edition, edited by Robert Yelverton Tyrrell, makes Plautus's work accessible to a modern audience. "Miles Gloriosus," meaning "The Braggart Soldier," showcases Plautus's characteristic wit, lively characters, and intricate plot twists. The play centers on the boastful soldier Pyrgopolinices and the efforts of others to outsmart him. This edition preserves the humor and social commentary that have made Plautus a celebrated playwright for centuries. Perfect for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the roots of Western dramatic tradition. 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. 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. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.