Measure for Measure
Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare is a reprint edition published by Random House Publishing Group on September 14, 2010. This 224-page volume presents a fresh perspective on Shakespeare’s exploration of sexual hypocrisy and moral questions within society. Eminent scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen have crafted this edition to enhance the reader’s understanding of the play, making it suitable for students, theater professionals, and general readers alike.
Readers will find a wealth of exclusive features in this edition, including an original introduction, a detailed scene-by-scene synopsis and analysis, and commentary on both past and current productions. The book also includes photographs from key Royal Shakespeare Company productions and an overview of Shakespeare’s theatrical career, providing context for his works. This edition aims to set a new standard in Shakespearean literature, making it a valuable resource for those interested in drama and the performing arts.
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Eminent Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen provide a fresh new edition of this powerful play that explores sexual hypocrisy and questions morality at all levels of society. This volume also includes more than a hundred pages of exclusive features, including:
• an original Introduction to Measure for Measure
• incisive scene-by-scene synopsis and analysis with vital facts about the work
• commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers
• photographs of key RSC productions
• an overview of Shakespeare’s theatrical career and chronology of his plays
Ideal for students, theater professionals, and general readers, these modern and accessible editions from the Royal Shakespeare Company set a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century.
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