Menaechmi; Or, The Twin-Brothers by Plautus

Menaechmi; Or, The Twin-Brothers

Plautus with Henry Thomas Riley (Translator)

100 pages first pub -206 (editions)

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Considered to be Plautus's greatest play, "Menaechmi; Or, The Twin-Brothers" is the story of two twin brothers, Menaechmus and Sosicles, who are separated at age seven when their father takes Menaechmus on a business trip. This classic play, which...

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Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews

Moods

funny 77%
lighthearted 55%
adventurous 11%
challenging 11%
mysterious 11%
reflective 11%

Pace

fast 90%
medium 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.13

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