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Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare

Measure for Measure

William Shakespeare

Start Publishing LLC · Print & ebook · April 1, 2013

A Plays pick for readers exploring Measure for Measure.

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Who it’s for
A dark comedy where questions of power and morality share the stage with compelling characters.
Genres
Shakespeare, British & Irish Plays, Shakespeare Studies
Published
Start Publishing LLC, April 1, 2013

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About this book

One of the author's "dark" comedies, its compelling characters include a duke masquerading as a monk, a would-be nun ordered to sacrifice her chastity to save her brother's life, and a hypocritical politician. Here is Shakespeare's sensitive, forceful exploration of the basis of good government, public and private morality, and other themes.

Comedy With Teeth

A dark comedy where questions of power and morality share the stage with compelling characters.

Come here for

  • Dark comedy with questions of public and private morality
  • Shakespeare’s sharp look at the basis of good government

Expect

  • A forceful exploration of public and private conduct
  • Comedy with a distinctly dark edge

Where it sits

Shakespeare100%
Shakespeare Studies47%
British & Irish Plays39%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Shakespeare
  • Theater
Authors
William Shakespeare
Publisher
Start Publishing LLC
Published
April 1, 2013
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Shakespeare