Arden Shakespeare: Second Series Measure for Measure
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Book
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ISBN 10
1903436443
ISBN 13
9781903436448
Category
Fiction/Littérature
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Publication Year
2008
Publisher
Pages
304
Subject
Classic Shakespeare Annotated
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Abstract
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.
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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 judgements of key characters such as the Duke and Isabella. He analyses 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 theatre itself.
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
General Editors' Preface
Preface
Introduction
Measure for Measure
Further Reading
Appendices
Index
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
General Editors' Preface
Preface
Introduction
Measure for Measure
Further Reading
Appendices
Index
Number of Copies
1
