The Comedy of Errors

The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare is part of the esteemed Pelican Shakespeare series, published by Penguin on April 10, 2018. This edition spans 128 pages and is presented in English. It features authoritative texts that are meticulously researched, accompanied by insightful scholarship from renowned Shakespeareans, making it a valuable resource for readers interested in classic drama.
In this edition, readers will find an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare’s time, an introduction to the play, and detailed notes on the text used. The Pelican Shakespeare series has been updated to incorporate over thirty years of scholarship, ensuring that it remains relevant for students, teachers, and theater professionals. This book explores themes of mistaken identity and the complexities of human relationships, reflecting the enduring appeal of Shakespeare’s work within the realms of English and European drama.
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The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series edited by A. R. Braunmuller and Stephen Orgel
The legendary Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare’s time, an introduction to the individual play, and a detailed note on the text used. Updated by general editors Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller, these easy-to-read editions incorporate over thirty years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken since the original series, edited by Alfred Harbage, appeared between 1956 and 1967. With definitive texts and illuminating essays, the Pelican Shakespeare will remain a valued resource for students, teachers, and theater professionals for many years to come.
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,800 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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