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In Poetaster, Terence uses humor and wit to critique the pomposity and self-importance of the literary elite in ancient Rome. The play features a group of poets and playwrights who are depicted as vain and obsessed with their own reputations. Through these characters, Terence explores themes of ego, competition, and the pursuit of fame in the world of letters.
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