Epidicus

Name: Epidicus
Author: Plautus

Ancient Roman play by Plautus

Written workliterary workQ1218984

Also known as Pl. Epid.

Author: Plautus
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1.Stated in Musisque DeoqueRetrieved 2021-03-02
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Language: Latin
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1.Stated in Musisque DeoqueRetrieved 2021-03-02
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Genre: fabula palliata

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Epidicus is an ancient Roman comedy written by Plautus in the 3rd or 2nd century BC. It is said to have been one of Plautus's favorite works. Epidicus is the name of the main character, who is a slave. The plot takes many turns as Epidicus tries to please his master's son, Stratippocles.

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EEpidicus, argumentumpoem

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Has version, edition or translation: Q19168342 language: French · translator: Édouard Sommer
Title: Epidicus
Narrative location: Athens
Form of creative work: play
Entry in abbreviations table: Pl. Epid. used by: Perseus Digital Library
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1.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/abbrevhelp
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