Measure for Measure
Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare is a thought-provoking work published by Bloomsbury Academic on August 10, 2018. This edition spans 128 pages and is presented in English. The play explores themes of morality and justice in a corrupt Vienna, where the Duke relinquishes control to a strict Deputy who enforces harsh penalties for sexual misconduct. The narrative unfolds as a religious Novice seeks mercy, leading to a complex interplay of temptation and guilt.
Readers will find a rich exploration of the dynamics between power and morality, as the Deputy grapples with his own transgressions while enforcing the law. This adaptation, directed by Josie Rourke, reimagines the original 1604 performance in a contemporary context, inviting reflection on the enduring relevance of its themes. The play delves into the intricacies of human behavior and the consequences of strict moral codes, making it a significant work within the realms of drama and theater.
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The tempter or the tempted, who sins most?
Vienna is corrupt. The Duke, who has let the city fall to vice, hands control to his Deputy, a hardline, puritan reformer.
The Deputy uses ancient laws to sentence citizens to death for sexual misconduct. But when a religious Novice pleads for clemency, their heady encounter leaves the Deputy guilty of the very crime that the law condemns.
Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse Josie Rourke’s adaptation of Measure for Measure imagines the play in its original year of performance, 1604, and also in 2018.
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