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SHAKESPEARE WILLIAM THE COMEDY OF ERRORS

'How many fond fools serve mad jealousy!'    The Comedy of Errors is one of Shakespeare's most
farcical plays  with not one but two sets of twins sliding past each other into mistakes 
violence  and madness. An early romantic comedy  it's often considered an immature play but
also a piece of dramatic experimentation. This New Oxford Shakespeare edition examines links
between Shakespeare's play and its literary sources and analogues  but also situates it within
performance traditions. Illuminating points of comparison between The Comedy of Errors and
Shakespeare's other comedies  as well as it's consonances with Shakespeare's later plays of
estrangement and loss  this edition provides readers with a nuanced exploration of
Shakespeare's shortest play.   The New Oxford Shakespeare offers authoritative editions of
Shakespeare's works with introductory materials designed to encourage new interpretations of
the plays and poems. Using the text from the landmark The New Oxford Shakespeare Complete
Works: Modern Critical Edition   these volumes offer readers the latest thinking on the
authentic texts (collated from all surviving original versions of Shakespeare's work) alongside
innovative introductions from leading scholars. The texts are accompanied by a comprehensive
set of critical apparatus to give readers the best resources to help understand and enjoy
Shakespeare's work.  ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made
available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects
Oxford's commitment to scholarship  providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other
valuable features  including expert introductions by leading authorities  helpful notes to
clarify the text  up-to-date bibliographies for further study  and much more.

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