Publisher's Synopsis
The Comedie of Errors is a play written by the renowned English playwright William Shakespeare. It is believed to have been written in the early 1590s and is one of Shakespeare's earliest works. The play is a comedy and tells the story of two sets of identical twins who were separated at birth and end up in the same city, causing a series of hilarious misunderstandings and mistaken identities.The play is set in the ancient city of Ephesus, where two sets of identical twins, Antipholus of Syracuse and Antipholus of Ephesus, and their servants, Dromio of Syracuse and Dromio of Ephesus, find themselves in a series of comical situations due to mistaken identity. The play is filled with witty dialogue, physical comedy, and farcical situations that will leave the audience laughing.The plot revolves around the confusion caused by the mistaken identities of the two sets of twins, leading to a series of misunderstandings, mishaps, and comedic situations. The play also explores themes of identity, family, and the power of love.Overall, The Comedie of Errors is a hilarious and entertaining play that showcases Shakespeare's wit and comedic genius. It is a must-read for fans of Shakespeare and lovers of comedy.Mar. You know since Pentecost the sum is due, And since I haue not much importun'd you, Nor now I had not, but that I am bound To Persia, and want Gilders for my voyage: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work
