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The Comedy of Errors (Paperback)
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The Comedy of Errors (Paperback)
Series: Folger Shakespeare Library
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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. Shakespeare's The Comedy of
Errors is the slapstick farce of his youth. In it, the lost twin
sons of the old merchant Egeon--both named Antipholus--find
themselves in Ephesus, without either one even knowing of the
other's existence. Meanwhile, Egeon has arrived in search of the
son he thinks is still alive--and has been sentenced to death for
the "crime" 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 Plautus'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 emotions--as
do other characters at times. Even here, Shakespeare suggests
complexities beyond the farce. This edition 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
play's famous lines and phrases -An introduction to reading
Shakespeare's language -An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar
providing a modern perspective on the play -Fresh images from the
Folger Shakespeare Library'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
world's largest collection of Shakespeare'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.
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