Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Title Measure for Measure
Note Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1530
Summary "Measure for Measure" by William Shakespeare is a play written during the early 17th century, typically classified as a comedy that explores themes of justice, morality, and the complexities of human behavior. The work delves into the challenges faced by its characters, particularly focusing on the moral dilemmas experienced by Angelo, the strict deputy, and Isabella, the virtuous sister of Claudio, who is sentenced to death for a crime of passion. At the start of the play, we are introduced to the Duke of Vienna, who has decided to temporarily relinquish his authority and appoint Angelo as his deputy. The Duke's intention is to impose stricter enforcement of the laws that have been ignored for years. Angelo's first act is to arrest Claudio for having impregnated his fiancée, Julietta, leading to a death sentence. Isabella, Claudio's sister, learns of the situation and pleads for his life, navigating the moral landscape by confronting Angelo, who presents her an unthinkable choice: to save her brother, she must sacrifice her own virtue. This sets the stage for a complex interplay of power, morality, and human desires, revealing the intricate dynamics at work in Vienna. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Comedies
Subject Siblings -- Drama
Subject Chastity -- Drama
Subject Vienna (Austria) -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 1792
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 22, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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