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Measure for Measure

English · Paperback / Softback

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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, "morality and mercy in Vienna", and the dichotomy between corruption and purity: "some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall". Mercy and virtue prevail, as the play does not end tragically, with virtues such as compassion and forgiveness being exercised at the end of the production. While the play focuses on justice overall, the final scene illustrates that Shakespeare intended for moral justice to temper strict civil justice: a number of the characters receive understanding and leniency, instead of the harsh punishment to which

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William Shakespeare (1564 to 1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor. He is widely considered the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist.

Product details

Authors William Shakespeare
Publisher Lulu.com
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 12.03.2020
 
EAN 9781678011642
ISBN 978-1-67801-164-2
No. of pages 148
Dimensions 152 mm x 229 mm x 8 mm
Weight 226 g
Subject Fiction > Comic, cartoon, humour, satire

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