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The Comedy of Errors - (Signet Classic Shakespeare) by William Shakespeare (Paperback)

The Comedy of Errors - (Signet Classic Shakespeare) by  William Shakespeare (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The shortest of Shakespeare's comedies is the story of identical twin brothers who are raised apart and then mistaken for each other. This edition includes an extensive overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater; dramatic criticism; a comprehensive state and screen history; and an up-to-date listing of recommended readings. (June)<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Hilarious fun, this early comedy is filled with the merry violence of slapstick and farce. When two sets of twins, separated and apparently lost to each other, all end up in the rowdy, rollicking city of Ephesus, the stage is set for mix-ups, mayhem, and mistaken identity--plus the timeless puns, jokes, gags, and suspense that makes this play a wonderful theatrical frolic and a brilliant tour de force of language and laughter.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>Praise for <i>William Shakespeare: Complete Works</i></b> <p/>"Remarkable . . . makes Shakespeare's extraordinary accomplishment more vivid than ever."--James Shapiro, professor, Columbia University, bestselling author of <i>A Year in the Life of Shakespeare: 1599</i> <p/>"A feast of literary and historical information."--<i>The Wall Street Journal<br></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>William Shakespeare</b> (1564-1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare's vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems; and 154 sonnets. His dramatic works have been translated into every major language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.

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