The Comedy of Errors
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As Antipholus of Syracuse and his servant Dromio encounter the lives of Antipholus of Ephesus and his own Dromio, a chain of mistaken identities, romantic misunderstandings, accusations, and comic confusion begins to unfold. Wrongful confrontations, misplaced expectations, and rapid-fire misunderstandings push the chaos to hilarious extremes before the truth is finally revealed.
Rich in wordplay, slapstick humor, identity, coincidence, family, and theatrical mischief, The Comedy of Errors explores how easily appearances can mislead and how quickly order can collapse when identity becomes uncertain. Beneath the farce, the play also offers a warm reflection on separation, recognition, belonging, and the joy of reunion.
Fast-paced, accessible, and highly theatrical, The Comedy of Errors is ideal for students, performers, teachers, and readers interested in William Shakespeare, classic plays, British theatre, comedy, mistaken identity stories, and English literature. Its lively plot, memorable characters, and comic momentum make it an entertaining introduction to Shakespeare as well as a rewarding choice for stage study and performance.
Why should readers pick this book?
- A Fast-Paced Shakespearean Comedy: Enjoy a whirlwind of mistaken identities, twin confusion, romantic complications, wrongful accusations, and theatrical chaos.
- Humor, Wordplay & Clever Farce: Discover Shakespeare’s playful use of language, timing, coincidence, and physical comedy in one of his most accessible works.
- Ideal for Students & Performers: Perfect for classroom study, dramatic performance, Shakespeare enthusiasts, and readers seeking a lively and humorous classic.
Key Themes
- Identity & Duality: Explore how mistaken identity drives both the comedy and the deeper questions of self, recognition, and belonging.
- Chaos, Coincidence & Confusion: Follow the escalating disorder created by misunderstandings, chance encounters, and the presence of two nearly indistinguishable pairs of twins.
- Family, Reunion & Recognition: Reflect on separation, rediscovery, and the emotional resolution that emerges once hidden identities are finally revealed.
Details
- Publisher
- Prakash Books
- Author
- William Shakespeare
- Format
- Paperback
- Published
- May 1, 2018
- ISBN-13
- 9789387779594
- ISBN-10
- 9387779599
- Pages
- 132
- Carton quantity
- 80 copies
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