Measure for Measure
Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare is a play that explores complex themes of justice, mortality, and mercy in Vienna. This edition, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on June 18, 2015, contains 102 pages and is presented in English. Originally written around 1603 or 1604, the play was first published in the First Folio of 1623 and is categorized as a comedy, despite its serious undertones.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the dichotomy between corruption and purity, illustrating how some rise by sin while others fall by virtue. The play’s focus on mercy and virtue ensures that it does not conclude tragically, offering a unique perspective on its themes. This edition provides an accessible format for those interested in Shakespearean drama, inviting exploration of the intricate moral questions posed within the text.
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Measure for Measure is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603 or 1604. Originally published in the First Folio of 1623, where it was listed as a comedy, the play’s first recorded performance occurred in 1604. The play’s main themes include justice, “mortality and mercy in Vienna,” and the dichotomy between corruption and purity: “some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall.” Mercy and virtue predominate, since the play does not end tragically.
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