Measure For Measure William Shakespeare

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521854482
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Measure for Measure written by William Shakespeare and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-07-06 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Measure for Measure was written, and have remained so to the present day.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1982157410
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Measure for Measure written by William Shakespeare and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authoritative edition of Measure for Measure from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers. Measure for Measure is among the most passionately discussed of Shakespeare’s plays. In it, a duke temporarily removes himself from governing his city-state, deputizing a member of his administration, Angelo, to enforce the laws more rigorously. Angelo chooses as his first victim Claudio, condemning him to death because he impregnated Juliet before their marriage. Claudio’s sister Isabella, who is entering a convent, pleads for her brother’s life. Angelo attempts to extort sex from her, but Isabella preserves her chastity. The duke, in disguise, eavesdrops as she tells her brother about Angelo’s behavior, then offers to ally himself with her against Angelo. Modern responses to the play show how it can be transformed by its reception in present culture to evoke continuing fascination. To some, the duke (the government) seems meddlesome; to others, he is properly imposing moral standards. Angelo and Isabella’s encounter exemplifies sexual harassment. Others see a woman’s right to control her body in Isabella’s choice between her virginity and her brother’s life. This edition includes: -Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play -Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play -Scene-by-scene plot summaries -A key to the play’s famous lines and phrases -An introduction to reading Shakespeare’s language -An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play -Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library’s vast holdings of rare books -An annotated guide to further reading Essay by Christy Desmet The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the world’s largest collection of Shakespeare’s printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.ZT/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Measure for measure written by William Shakespeare and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0141000589
Total Pages : 1810 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Pelican Shakespeare written by William Shakespeare and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-10-01 with total page 1810 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This major new complete edition of Shakespeare's works combines accessibility with the latest scholarship. Each play and collection of poems is preceded by a substantial introduction that looks at textual and literary-historical issues. The texts themselves have been scrupulously edited and are accompanied by same-page notes and glossaries. Particular attention has been paid to the design of the book to ensure that this first new edition of the twenty-first century is both attractive and approachable.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 1443441554
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sonnets written by William Shakespeare and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2014-12-16 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Among the most enduring poetry of all time, William Shakespeare’s 154 sonnets address such eternal themes as love, beauty, honesty, and the passage of time. Written primarily in four-line stanzas and iambic pentameter, Shakespeare’s sonnets are now recognized as marking the beginning of modern love poetry. The sonnets have been translated into all major written languages and are frequently used at romantic celebrations. Known as “The Bard of Avon,” William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest English-language writer known. Enormously popular during his life, Shakespeare’s works continue to resonate more than three centuries after his death, as has his influence on theatre and literature. Shakespeare’s innovative use of character, language, and experimentation with romance as tragedy served as a foundation for later playwrights and dramatists, and some of his most famous lines of dialogue have become part of everyday speech. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

Author : Harold Bloom
Publisher : Chelsea House Publications
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure written by Harold Bloom and published by Chelsea House Publications. This book was released on 1987 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of critical essays on Shakespeare's problematical comedy "Measure for Measure" arranged in chronological order of publication.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Arden Shakespeare
ISBN 13 : 190427143X
Total Pages : 441 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Measure For Measure written by William Shakespeare and published by Arden Shakespeare. This book was released on 2020-01-23 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Often described as one of Shakespeare's 'problem plays', Measure for Measure explores issues of mercy and justice in corrupt Vienna. The Duke makes his strict moralistic deputy, Angelo, temporary leader of Vienna, while he disguises himself as a friar to witness all that ensues. In the comprehensive introduction to this new, fully-illustrated Arden edition, with commentary and notes from A. R. Braunmuller, Robert N. Watson explores the recent increased attention to the play and the shifting judgements of key characters such as the Duke and Isabella. He analyses the social foundations of these changes, their validity as readings of the text, and their manifestations in performance. It also explores the play's implications on topics including love, marriage, sexuality, consent, mortality, religion, statecraft, moderation, and theatre itself.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Delphi Classics
ISBN 13 : 1786562944
Total Pages : 111 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare - Delphi Classics (Illustrated) written by William Shakespeare and published by Delphi Classics. This book was released on 2017-07-17 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Measure for Measure’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of William Shakespeare’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Shakespeare includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘Measure for Measure’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Shakespeare’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

Author : George Whetstone
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Promos and Cassandra written by George Whetstone and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : W. W. Norton
ISBN 13 : 9780393931716
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Measure for Measure written by William Shakespeare and published by W. W. Norton. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Norton Critical Edition looks at the full range of opinion and interpretation of this major play from its origins to the present day, from its "genius" (William Hazlitt) to its being a "hateful work, although Shakespearean throughout" (Samuel Taylor Coleridge), and beyond.