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Shakespeare: Comedy of Errors

This guide provides an overview of Shakespeare's plays, Elizabethan England, and Mr. Shakespeare himself.

The Shakespearean Comedy

Elements of a Shakespearean Comedy
An article discussing William Shakespeare's comedic plays
Shakespeare's Comedy Plays
How to Identify a Shakespearean Comedy
What Makes a Shakespearean Comedy

The Meaning Behind Comedy of Errors

A Shmoop Look at Comedy of Errors
An analysis of the themes of A Comedy of Errors, including imagery, tone, and what's in a title.
An Analysis of Comedy of Errors
An analysis of the play from e-Notes.

Overview: Comedy of Errors

Comedy of Errors and Rhyming

Other Comedy of Errors Resources

Cool Comedy of Errors Resources
Read Comedy of Errors Online

Comedy of Errors by the Royal Shakespeare Company
Shakespeare's Words
No Fear Shakespeare!
Summary of Comedy of Errors
No Sweat Shakespeare
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Databases

Britannica High School Edition This link opens in a new window
Reference articles, journals, magazines, websites, multimedia, and curriculum content for high school students. Includes dictionary, atlas and student workspace.
Literature Resource Center This link opens in a new window
Biographical information, overviews, criticism and reviews on writers in all disciplines, from all periods and from around the world.

Comedy of Errors in your Learning Commons

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Comedy of Errors at the Movies

Big Business (1988)
A modern-day take on A Comedy of Errors, it was directed by Jim Abrahams and starred Lily Tomlin and Bette Midler.