MEASURE FOR MEASURE
Edition: 3rd edition
Publisher: International Thomson Publishing; The Arden Shakespeare
Published: September 1, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 440
ISBN-13: 9781904271437
Subjects: Plays
Description: Often described as one of Shakespeare's 'problem plays', Measure for Measure explores issues of mercy and justice in corrupt Vienna. The Duke makes his strict moralistic deputy, Angelo, temporary leader of Vienna, while he disguises himself as a friar to witness all that ensues.  In the comprehensive introduction to this new, fully-illustrated Arden edition, with commentary and notes from A. R. Braunmuller, Robert N. Watson explores the recent increased attention to the play and the shifting judgments of key characters such as the Duke and Isabella. He analyzes the social foundations of these changes, their validity as readings of the text, and their manifestations in performance. It also explores the play's implications on topics including love, marriage, sexuality, consent, mortality, religion, statecraft, moderation, and theater itself.
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