William Shakespeare

Measure For Measure (eBook, PDF)

Third Series
Redaktion: Braunmuller, A. R.; Watson, Robert N.

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK
• Seitenzahl: 440
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Januar 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781408151877
• Artikelnr.: 58420780

Autorenporträt

William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English dramatist, poet, and actor, generally regarded as the greatest playwright of all time.

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Inhaltsangabe

List of Illustrations General Editors' Preface Preface Introduction Measure for Measure Further Reading Appendices Index

Rezensionen

Showcasing his characteristic combination of sophistication and clarity, Watson offers a model of lucid critical coverage and adjudication. Braunmuller and Watson's edition makes excellent use of recent performance history. Times Literary Supplement