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Title: Measure for Measure

Note: The First Folio, 1623

Note: Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Summary: "Measure for Measure" by William Shakespeare is a play thought to be written during the early 17th century. The overarching theme of the play is the exploration of justice, morality, and the complexities of human nature, with a focus on characters like Duke Vincentio, Lord Angelo, and Isabella as they navigate the challenges posed by the law and their individual moral dilemmas. At the start of the play, we are introduced to the Duke of Vienna, who is about to leave the city, appointing Lord Angelo to rule in his stead. The Duke expresses concern about the state's lapse in enforcing strict moral laws, which has led to widespread corruption. Angelo, known for his strict adherence to the law, is given unprecedented authority to maintain order, while the Duke intends to observe the situation in disguise. Meanwhile, Claudio is arrested for impregnating Juliet, who is his fiancée but whose marriage had not been publicly declared. Isabella, Claudio's sister, learns of her brother’s impending execution and pleads for his life, setting the stage for a conflict between justice and mercy that will unfold through the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

EBook No.: 1126

Published: Dec 1, 1997

Downloads: 80

Language: English

Subject: Comedies

Subject: Siblings -- Drama

Subject: Chastity -- Drama

Subject: Vienna (Austria) -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:1126:2 1997-12-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Shakespeare, William en 1
2024-11-08T22:00:41Z Measure for Measure

This edition has images.

Title: Measure for Measure

Note: The First Folio, 1623

Note: Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Summary: "Measure for Measure" by William Shakespeare is a play thought to be written during the early 17th century. The overarching theme of the play is the exploration of justice, morality, and the complexities of human nature, with a focus on characters like Duke Vincentio, Lord Angelo, and Isabella as they navigate the challenges posed by the law and their individual moral dilemmas. At the start of the play, we are introduced to the Duke of Vienna, who is about to leave the city, appointing Lord Angelo to rule in his stead. The Duke expresses concern about the state's lapse in enforcing strict moral laws, which has led to widespread corruption. Angelo, known for his strict adherence to the law, is given unprecedented authority to maintain order, while the Duke intends to observe the situation in disguise. Meanwhile, Claudio is arrested for impregnating Juliet, who is his fiancée but whose marriage had not been publicly declared. Isabella, Claudio's sister, learns of her brother’s impending execution and pleads for his life, setting the stage for a conflict between justice and mercy that will unfold through the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

EBook No.: 1126

Published: Dec 1, 1997

Downloads: 80

Language: English

Subject: Comedies

Subject: Siblings -- Drama

Subject: Chastity -- Drama

Subject: Vienna (Austria) -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:1126:3 1997-12-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Shakespeare, William en 1