Measure for Measure Ed3 Arden

Measure for Measure explores themes of mercy and justice in corrupt Vienna, with the Duke disguising himself as a friar to witness the consequences. Robert N. Watson's introduction examines the play's increased attention and the shifting judgements of key characters, analysing their social foundations and implications on love, marriage, sexuality, consent, mortality, religion, statecraft, moderation, and theatre.

Format: Hardback
Length: 440 pages
Publication date: 23 January 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Shakespeare's Measure for Measure is often considered one of his "problem plays," delving into complex themes of mercy and justice within the corrupt city of Vienna. The Duke, portrayed as a strict moralist, appoints his loyal deputy Angelo as the temporary ruler of Vienna while he assumes the disguise of a friar to observe the unfolding events. In this new Arden edition, Robert N. Watson provides a comprehensive introduction, accompanied by commentary and notes from A. R. Braunmuller. Watson delves into the recent surge of attention paid to this play and the evolving interpretations of key characters such as the Duke and Isabella. He analyzes the social foundations behind these shifts, evaluates their validity in interpreting the text, and explores their manifestations in theatrical performances. Furthermore, the play examines its profound implications on various topics, including love, marriage, sexuality, consent, mortality, religion, statecraft, moderation, and the art of theatre itself.

Shakespeare's Measure for Measure is often considered one of his "problem plays," delving into complex themes of mercy and justice within the corrupt city of Vienna. The Duke, portrayed as a strict moralist, appoints his loyal deputy Angelo as the temporary ruler of Vienna while he assumes the disguise of a friar to observe the unfolding events. In this new Arden edition, Robert N. Watson provides a comprehensive introduction, accompanied by commentary and notes from A. R. Braunmuller. Watson delves into the recent surge of attention paid to this play and the evolving interpretations of key characters such as the Duke and Isabella. He analyzes the social foundations behind these shifts, evaluates their validity in interpreting the text, and explores their manifestations in theatrical performances. Furthermore, the play examines its profound implications on various topics, including love, marriage, sexuality, consent, mortality, religion, statecraft, moderation, and the art of theatre itself.

Weight: 560g
Dimension: 137 x 205 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781904271420
Edition number: 3 ed