"Deception in Plautus: A Study in the Technique of Roman Comedy" by Helen Emma Wieand Cole delves into the intricate use of deceit as a comedic device in the works of the Roman playwright Plautus. This study meticulously examines how Plautus employs deception to drive his plots, create humor, and explore the dynamics between characters. Cole's analysis offers valuable insights into the construction of Roman comedy, shedding light on the playwright's clever manipulation of language, situations, and stock characters. This work remains a significant contribution to the understanding of Plautus's enduring appeal and the broader landscape of classical literature. Students and scholars of classical drama will find this to be an informative resource.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.