Although on stage this play is usually presented as a fast-paced and silly farce, when reading it carefully one can take the time to see the range and depth of conflicting emotions, appreciate the changes in rhythm that manipulate our response to what’s going on, and revel in the remarkable wordplay.

The file is 10 megabytes. There are 108 pages in the book; 82 pages are the play’s text, in case you want to print it out. I suggest you do NOT print the cover on the first and last pages because it will take all your toner!