The Comedy of Errors (Annotated Edition)

A whirlwind of mistaken identity and farce — Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors is his earliest and shortest comedy, full of slapstick humour and quick wit. This annotated edition makes the play lively and accessible with What’s Just Happened recaps after every scene, Context Snacks on classical influences, Elizabethan comedy, and performance history, plus detailed analysis after the text. Character portraits (Antipholus of Syracuse, Antipholus of Ephesus, Dromio twins, Adriana, Luciana), unpacked themes (identity, family, chaos, order, comedy), and key quotes with commentary are paired with critical perspectives, making this edition ideal for students, teachers, performers, and general readers.