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The Comedy of Errors

From Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare, retold by E. Nesbit (1907)

This reader is adapted from Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare by E. Nesbit, first published in 1907. Nesbit retold Shakespeare's plays for young readers, keeping the plots and the spirit of the originals. The Comedy of Errors is Shakespeare's shortest and silliest play, written around 1594, and it is all about mistaken identity. The story is based on an even older Roman comedy. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The play reminds us that misunderstandings can spiral out of control, but love and patience can set things right.

Band

Green · Independent readers, earlyTypical starting range: ages 9–11

Length

medium · about 820 words in 6 sections · 3 pictures

Source

Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare, E. Nesbit and William Shakespeare

First published

1907

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (10 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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