The Complete Measure for Measure: An Annotated Edition of the Shakespeare Play

by Donald Richardson

Book Overview

Measure for Measure is ?usually considered one of [Shakespeare's] unpleasant comedies? (Asimov, 635) since mercy is offered to ?the villain? (Asimov). The duplicity of the Duke is debatable too, along with the final resolution that offers mercy toward the guilty. Like All's Well That Ends Well, the play should foster discussion about the paternalistic and somewhat insensitive treatment of women and their right to control their own bodies. ?Critics...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1504959159
• ISBN13: 9781504959155
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Authorhouse
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"