Measure for MeasureMeasure for Measure
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Book, 1991
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Current format, Book, 1991, , Available . Offered in 0 more formatsShakespeare's vivid dramatic projection of moral and ethical issues in Measure for Measure has given the play great appeal to both readers and theatergoers. Exploring the play's qualities as a complex work of art written specifically for the theatre, the introduction to this new edition sets
the play in its historical context, discussing the originality of Shakespeare's treatment of a well-known story. Bawcutt explains the obsolete marriage customs, and also offers a comprehensive account of the text's theatrical afterlife from Restoration adaptations to recent productions.
the play in its historical context, discussing the originality of Shakespeare's treatment of a well-known story. Bawcutt explains the obsolete marriage customs, and also offers a comprehensive account of the text's theatrical afterlife from Restoration adaptations to recent productions.
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- Engaged • Left in charge of Vienna when the Duke goes on a journey; eager to make justice prevail; in love with Isabelle; makes a deal with Isabelle to pardon her brother if she would give her body to himMale
- Begs Angelo to spare her brother Claudio who had arrested; refuses Angelo's deal to free her brother if she gives herself to AngeloFemale
- Engaged • Engaged to Angelo; pretends to be Isabelle for one night to sleep with Angelo to free ClaudioFemale
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- Oxford [England] : Clarendon Press ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1991.
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