Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare
"Measure for Measure" by William Shakespeare is a play written in the early 17th century. This thought-provoking work delves into themes of justice, morality, and the complexities of human behavior, centering around a city under strict moral control. The narrative primarily follows Isabella, a novice nun seeking to save her brother Claudio from execution, as she confronts the rigid Deputy Angelo, who presents her with a morally fraught proposition. The opening of
"Measure for Measure" sets the stage in Vienna, where the Duke has temporarily left power in the hands of Lord Angelo, a strict enforcer of the law. As the Duke departs, he entrusts Angelo to restore order to the city, where he believes the laws have fallen into disuse. Meanwhile, Claudio faces the death penalty for impregnating Juliet, his betrothed, before their marriage. Isabella, his sister, learns of his dire situation and seeks to plead for his life, setting off a chain of events that will challenge both her morals and the very fabric of justice in Vienna. The interplay between mercy and justice begins with her desperate plea to save her brother, and the tension between these themes is palpable as the characters navigate a city governed by harsh laws and personal desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Title | Measure for Measure |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measure_for_Measure |
| Note | There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1530 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Comedy plays |
| Subject | Siblings -- Drama |
| Subject | Chastity -- Drama |
| Subject | Vienna (Austria) -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2238 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 22, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 157 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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