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Shakespeare, William
1564
1616
Shakspeare, William
Shakspere, William
Guizot, François
1787
1874
Guizot, Francois Pierre Guillaume
Guizot, François Pierre Guillaume
Guizot, M. (François)
Guisot, M. (François)
Guizot, Monsieur (François)
Guizot, François
Comedy of errors. French
La Comédie des Méprises
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Comedy_of_Errors Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Com%C3%A9die_des_erreurs
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"La Comédie des Méprises" by William Shakespeare is a classic comedic play written in the late 16th century. The play centers around mistaken identities involving two sets of twins, the Antipholus brothers and their twin servants, Dromio, leading to humorous misunderstandings and chaotic situations. Blending elements of farce with a deeper exploration of themes like love and loyalty, it sets the stage for a whirlwind of comedic entanglements. The opening of the play introduces Ægéon, a merchant from Syracuse, who stands on trial for illegally entering Ephesus, where trade with Syracuse is prohibited. He recounts the tragedy of being separated from his wife and two sons, who were lost at sea during their travels. As he narrates his sorrowful story, we learn that he has been searching for his family for years, highlighting the themes of loss and desperation. Concurrently, Antipholus of Syracuse arrives in Ephesus, eager to explore the city while unaware of the twin brother living there, setting the stage for an intricate plot full of mistaken identities when the two sets of twins inevitably cross paths. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Comedy plays
Shipwreck victims -- Drama
Mistaken identity -- Drama
Brothers -- Drama
Greece -- Drama
Twins -- Drama
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Category: Humour
Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Category: Classics of Literature
Category: British Literature
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