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The Comedy of Errors: Book Guide, Author and Facts

The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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"I feel that I have spent half my career with one or another Pelican Shakespeare in my back pocket. Convenience, however, is the least important aspect of the new Pelican Shakespeare series. Here is an elegant and clear text for either the study or the rehearsal room, notes where you need them and the distinguished scholarship of the general editors, Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller who understand that these are plays for performance as well as great texts for contemplation." (Patrick Stewart)The distinguished Pelican Shakespeare series, which has sold more than four million copies, is now completely revised and repackaged.Each volume features:* Authoritative, reliable texts* High quality introductions and notes* New, more readable trade trim size* An essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare and essays on Shakespeare's life and the selection of texts

Quick facts about The Comedy of Errors

  • Title: The Comedy of Errors
  • Author: William Shakespeare
  • First published: 1734
  • Genre: drama, brothers, mistaken identity
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL362679W

Where to read The Comedy of Errors

The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Comedy of Errors about?

"I feel that I have spent half my career with one or another Pelican Shakespeare in my back pocket.

Who wrote The Comedy of Errors?

The Comedy of Errors was written by William Shakespeare.

When was The Comedy of Errors published?

The Comedy of Errors was first published in 1734.

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