Measure for measure
Subtitle: an authoritative text, sources, criticism, adaptations, and responses
By: William Shakespeare ; edited by Grace Ioppolo.
Contributors: Ioppolo, Grace, 1956-
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: A Norton critical edition; Norton critical edition
Publisher: W.W. Norton
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 242
ISBN-13: 9780393931716
Subjects: Shakespeare, William, -- 1564-1616; Brothers and sisters -- Drama; Chastity -- Drama; Vienna (Austria) -- Drama
Genres: Drama
Description: "Since its composition in 1604, Measure for Measure has divided, and sometimes enraged, readers, actors, theater-goers, and literary critics alike because of its comic focus on the politics of sexuality, morality, and gender. For these reasons, the play has become central to studies of Shakespeare's canon and career. This Norton Critical Edition looks at the full range of opinion and interpretation of this controversial "problem" play from its origins to the present day." "This Norton Critical Edition of Measure for Measure is based on the 1623 First Folio text, the only authoritative text of the play, printed from a manuscript prepared by the professional scribe Ralph Crane. The editor, Grace Ioppolo, has modernized spelling but preserves, for the most part, Crane's original lineation and characteristic punctuation. The text of Measure for Measure is accompanied by the editor's full introduction, a note on the text, textual variants, and related illustrations."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.