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Title: Measure for Measure

Note: Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: the PG Shakespeare Team, a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers

Summary: "Measure for Measure" by William Shakespeare is a play written during the early 17th century. The narrative explores themes of justice, morality, and the complexities of human nature, primarily through the characters of Duke Vincentio, who disguises himself as a friar, and Angelo, a stern deputy who enforces the law with draconian strictness. The plot unfolds in Vienna, a city rife with political and moral corruption, creating a backdrop for the characters' struggles between desire, power, and virtue. The opening of "Measure for Measure" introduces the political landscape of Vienna, where the Duke has entrusted Angelo with authority in his absence, intending to restore order to the city. The Duke reflects on the harshness of the laws that have gone unenforced for years and plans a secret observation of Angelo's governance. Meanwhile, it is revealed that Claudio, a young gentleman, has been arrested for impregnating Juliet, his betrothed, a situation that generates considerable tension. Isabella, Claudio's sister poised to enter a convent, becomes central to the unfolding drama as she learns of her brother's dire predicament and resolves to plead for his life. The complexities of justice and mercy begin to take shape as characters navigate moral choices in a corrupt society, setting the stage for a profound moral dilemma. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

EBook No.: 1530

Published: Nov 1, 1998

Downloads: 148

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:1530:2 1998-11-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Shakespeare, William en 1
2024-11-08T22:27:45Z Measure for Measure

This edition has images.

Title: Measure for Measure

Note: Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: the PG Shakespeare Team, a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers

Summary: "Measure for Measure" by William Shakespeare is a play written during the early 17th century. The narrative explores themes of justice, morality, and the complexities of human nature, primarily through the characters of Duke Vincentio, who disguises himself as a friar, and Angelo, a stern deputy who enforces the law with draconian strictness. The plot unfolds in Vienna, a city rife with political and moral corruption, creating a backdrop for the characters' struggles between desire, power, and virtue. The opening of "Measure for Measure" introduces the political landscape of Vienna, where the Duke has entrusted Angelo with authority in his absence, intending to restore order to the city. The Duke reflects on the harshness of the laws that have gone unenforced for years and plans a secret observation of Angelo's governance. Meanwhile, it is revealed that Claudio, a young gentleman, has been arrested for impregnating Juliet, his betrothed, a situation that generates considerable tension. Isabella, Claudio's sister poised to enter a convent, becomes central to the unfolding drama as she learns of her brother's dire predicament and resolves to plead for his life. The complexities of justice and mercy begin to take shape as characters navigate moral choices in a corrupt society, setting the stage for a profound moral dilemma. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

EBook No.: 1530

Published: Nov 1, 1998

Downloads: 148

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:1530:3 1998-11-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Shakespeare, William en 1