The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare

The Comedy of Errors

William Shakespeare

256 pages first pub 1594 (editions)

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Hilarious fun, this early comedy is filled with the merry violence of slapstick and farce. When two sets of twins, separated and apparently lost to each other, all end up in the rowdy, rollicking city of Ephesus, the stage is set for mix-ups, mayh...

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Moods

funny 90%
lighthearted 72%
adventurous 15%
mysterious 8%
challenging 7%
relaxing 6%
tense 5%
hopeful 2%
dark 1%
emotional 1%
inspiring 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 73%
medium 17%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 32% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.52

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