Who were the famous Roman playwrights and what were their notable plays?

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Who were the famous Roman playwrights and what were their notable plays?

Some famous Roman playwrights include:

1. Plautus: Notable plays include "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," "The Menaechmi," and "The Brothers Menaechmus."

2. Terence: Notable plays include "The Girl from Andros," "The Mother-in-Law," and "The Brothers."

3. Seneca: Notable plays include "Medea," "Phaedra," and "Oedipus."

4. Livius Andronicus: Notable plays include "Odyssey" and "Aeneid."

5. Titus Maccius Plautus: Notable plays include "Pseudolus," "The Pot of Gold," and "The Haunted House."

These playwrights contributed significantly to the development of Roman theater and their works continue to be studied and performed today.