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This work is a Latin-language play attributed to the ancient Roman comic playwright Titus Maccius Plautus. The title 'Aulularia' refers to a small pot or jar, which is central to the plot. The play is a comedy of character and situation, focusing on the protagonist Euclio, a miser who discovers a pot of gold and becomes consumed by fear of theft. The surviving text is incomplete, with portions lost over time, but it is known for its influence on later European drama, notably Molière's 'The Miser'. The play explores themes of greed, paranoia, and social relations in Roman society, employing stock characters and humorous misunderstandings typical of Plautine comedy.
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