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Measure for Measure

Author
William Shakespeare
Series
Timeless Classic
Language
English
Length
134 pages
ISBN
9781910833643
Published
15 September 2015
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Measure for Measure
  • Shakespeare
  • william shakespeare
  • love
  • romance
  • comedy
  • innocence
  • jealousy
  • madness
  • flattery

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"Measure for Measure" by William Shakespeare is a dark comedy exploring themes of justice, morality, and mercy. The Duke of Vienna temporarily leaves, deputizing Angelo to enforce strict laws. Angelo condemns Claudio to death for premarital sex. Isabella, Claudio's sister, pleads for mercy. Angelo, consumed by desire, proposes a corrupt bargain. The Duke, disguised as a friar, intervenes, exposing Angelo's hypocrisy. The play navigates moral dilemmas, showcasing Shakespeare's intricate examination of human flaws, redemption, and the complex nature of justice.

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William Shakespeare (1564–1616) remains the centre of English-language drama: poet, player, and shareholder of the Globe. Tragedy, comedy, and history still turn on his lines. Interactive Media publishes the plays as reading and listening editions for a worldwide audience.

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