The Comedy of Errors (Folger Shakespeare Library)

The Comedy of Errors (Folger Shakespeare Library)

Shakespeareâ€™s The Comedy of Errors is the slapstick farce of his youth. In it, the lost twin sons of the old merchant Egeonâ€”both named Antipholusâ€”find themselves in Ephesus, without either one even knowing of the otherâ€™s existence. Meanwhile, Egeon has arrived in search of the son he thinks is still aliveâ€”and has been sentenced to death for the â€œcrimeâ€ of being from Syracuse.

To add to the confusion, the two Antipholuses have twin servants, both named Dromio. As the four men unwittingly encounter each other, the play is crammed with wildly escalating misunderstandings before the truth emerges and Egeon is pardoned.

Shakespeare bases his story on Plautusâ€™s Menaechmi, a play about identical twins who accidentally meet after a lifetime apart. He borrows from another Plautus play by having Adriana, the wife of one Antipholus, entertain the other. The spirited Adriana often gives speeches evoking strong emotionsâ€”as do other characters at times. Even here, Shakespeare suggests complexities beyond the farce.

The authoritative edition of The Comedy of Errors from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers, includes:

-Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play

-Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play

-Scene-by-scene plot summaries

-A key to the playâ€™s famous lines and phrases

-An introduction to reading Shakespeareâ€™s language

-An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play

-Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Libraryâ€™s vast holdings of rare books

-An annotated guide to further reading

Essay by Arthur F. Kinney

The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the worldâ€™s largest collection of Shakespeareâ€™s printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu.
Country USA
Brand Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer Simon & Schuster
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780743484886
ReleaseDate 2005-01-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780743484886

Country	USA
Brand	Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer	Simon & Schuster
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780743484886
ReleaseDate	2005-01-01
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780743484886

The Comedy of Errors (Folger Shakespeare Library)

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