Measure for Measure
Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare, published by Penguin in 1969, is a notable work that explores complex themes through its unique blend of drama. This edition spans 189 pages and is presented in English, offering readers an opportunity to engage with Shakespeare’s exploration of morality, justice, and the human condition. The play has garnered attention for its varied interpretations, ranging from a religious allegory to a comedy that critiques power and privilege.
Readers will find that Measure for Measure presents a tragi-comic experience, characterized by its dramatic rhythm and unexpected twists that maintain audience engagement. Brian Gibbons’ introduction provides insight into the play’s critical reception and stage history, highlighting how interpretations have shifted in response to changing social and moral contexts. This edition invites readers to reflect on the intricate dynamics of the narrative and the societal issues it addresses, making it a significant addition to the study of Shakespearean drama.
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Since the rediscovery of Elizabethan stage conditions early this century, admiration for Measure for Measure has steadily risen. It is now a favorite with the critics and has attracted widely different styles of performance. At one extreme the play is seen as a religious allegory, at the other it has been interpreted as a comedy protesting against power and privilege. Brian Gibbons focuses on the unique tragi-comic experience of watching the play, the intensity and excitement offered by its dramatic rhythm, the reversals and surprises that shock the audience even to the end. The introduction describes the play’s critical reception and stage history and how these have varied according to prevailing social, moral and religious issues, which were highly sensitive when
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