Bibliograph

Measure for measure, with new and updated critical essays and a revised bibliography

Type

Label

Measure for measure, with new and updated critical essays and a revised bibliography

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Measure for measure

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

Signet classic Shakespeare

Sub title

with new and updated critical essays and a revised bibliography

Summary

Justice, mortality, mercy in Vienna, dichotomy between corruption and purity. Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall. Mercy and virtue prevail, as the play does not end tragically, with virtues such as compassion and forgiveness being exercised at the end of the production. This edition of 'Measure for Measure' is an adaptation of Shakespeare's eponymous drama, narrated in plain modern English, capturing the very essence and key elements of the original Shakespeare's work

Target audience

adult

Classification