The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare

Book Summary:

“Until I know this sure uncertainty, I’ll entertain the offered fallacy.”Shipwrecked by a storm at sea, two sets of identical twins are separated soon after their birth. When years later, they happen to be in the same city, what follows is a drama of mistaken identities, word play, confusion and bafflement. One of the early romantic comedies of Shakespeare, the Comedy of Errors is his shortest written comedy. A sensational farce, this play has undergone several adaptations across the theatre, opera, screen, musical and prose. It continues to be staged worldwide, enthralling the public.

About the Author: 

William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language. He authored 39 plays, 154 sonnets, and two long narrative poems. His work has been translated into every major language and is performed more than those of any other playwright. The Comedy of Errors is one of his earliest works, showcasing his mastery of wordplay and plot construction even at a young age.