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The comedy of errors, edited and with an introduction by Harold Bloom ; volume editor, Janyce Marson

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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The comedy of errors

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edited and with an introduction by Harold Bloom ; volume editor, Janyce Marson

Bloom's Shakespeare through the ages

In the Shakespearean play that most closely resembles farce, two sets of identical twins, each separated for years, arrive in Ephesus, setting off a madcap series of events and leaving a trail of confusion and mistaken identity in their wake. While evoking one of Shakespeare's recurring themes-the restorative power of love-this early work contains some of the playwright's developing insights on the human condition and presents a portrait of women's various roles in Elizabethan society. With an introduction from Shakespearean scholar Harold Bloom, plus a plot synopsis and a brief biography of Shakespeare, this volume of critical essays will assist students studying The Comedy of Errors14 yrs+Plays and drama

Biography of William Shakespeare -- Summary of The comedy of errors -- Key passages in The comedy of errors -- List of characters in The comedy of errors -- Criticism through the ages: The comedy of errors in the seventeenth century; The comedy of errors in the eighteenth century; The comedy of errors in the nineteenth century; The comedy of errors in the twentieth century; The comedy of errors in the twenty-first century

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