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A dark and difficult play, Measure for Measure has been a popular play since the latter half of the 20th century for its prescient dramatisation of the issues of sexual and political hypocrisy, and the ways in which the state interferes in the private lives of its citizens. Set in Duke Vincentio's Vienna, where poverty, disease and prostitution are rife, Claudio and his fiancée Juliet are arrested for having sex before marriage, and Claudio is sentenced to death. Angelo, the Duke's deputy, who stands in for the Duke whilst he ostensibly goes off on a pilgrimage, enthusiastically endorses the sentence. In fact the Duke remains behind the scenes, watching Angelo as he falls for Claudio's sister Isabella, who comes to beg for her brother's life. Angelo is a wonderful creation, loathsome yet fascinating as he struggles with the double standards of his enforcement of draconian laws whilst lusting after the sister of the man he is prepared to execute, debating "The tempter or the tempted, who sins most?".
No one is spared Shakespeare's withering look at the mores of early 17th-century life, not even the pimps and madams who try to get by in the midst of the Duke's bizarre and coercive disguises and performances. The deeply ambiguous ending of Measure for Measure confirms it as one of Shakespeare's most ambivalent and arguably despairing plays. --Jerry Brotton
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"Professor Bawcutt has produced an edition that should flourish in the classroom. The introduction is both thorough and user-friendly, while the notes consistently promote clear explication. Overall the edition is crisp, efficient, and illuminating."--Ronald J. Boling, Lyon College
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--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Whilst I would tend not to review classic literature there was something about this tale of deception and love that compelled me to review it. On seeing there were few reviews on here, I would like to present my opinion that this is one of Shakespeare's lesser known but still entertaining and though-provoking works. Still culturally relevant, I read this to prepare for a performance that I thoroughly enjoyed, mainly due to this text. At this price, I would put it down as something that everyone must read.
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My brother asked me to buy him this for his birthday. Their copy of Measure for Measure was stolen with other items when they were on Euro Star. I believe they were on their way to Belgium.
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My first experience of Shakespeare's problem play about sex and legalism was as a set exam text I had to teach this year. This edition of the play text is ideal for both GCSE and A-Level, and would also be appropriate for younger Secondary school students should it be on the curriculum. Unlike the Cambridge New Shakespeare version, the supporting text and layout are extremely accessible, although unlike that edition it is slightly lightweight in terms of academic detail.
Overall I would definitely recommend this for both students and teachers of the play, and for those simply interested in understanding the play better it would also be well suited.
Overall I would definitely recommend this for both students and teachers of the play, and for those simply interested in understanding the play better it would also be well suited.
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A classic Measure for Measure
Although "Measure for Measure" is not one of Shakespeare's best known plays, I consider it one of his finest. Read more
Published 4 months ago by geoffrey27
measure for measure annotated
This book was so very heavily annotated - obviously by a school child that it was very difficult to read without erasing before so doing. Read more
Published 7 months ago by chris
Poor formatting
This play is presented in Kindle format exactly as it appears on the printed page. The notes are included after whichever line they appear under in the printed text: since the... Read more
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Used this book for A Level literature
This was the set text for my A Level English Literature and one of the best Shakespeare plays I have read. Very memorable story with points to discuss and explore. Read more
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not shakespeare's most famous work, but certainly one of my favourites. the characters are devilishly brilliant, the plot is a little weak in places, but as usual the language more... Read more
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