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336 pages • first pub 1623 (editions)
ISBN/UID: B00YNIIRLY
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Simon Schuster
Publication date: 18 August 2015
Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare is a challenging and morally complex masterpiece that will captivate readers who enjoy exploring the intricacies of human nature, particularly those fascinated by the intersection of sex, morality, and power, and who appreciate a rich, layered narrative that challenges their perspectives on ethics, authority, and the human condition.
Description
Measure for Measure is among the most passionately discussed of Shakespeare’s plays. In it, a duke temporarily removes himself from governing his city-state, deputizing a member of his administration, Angelo, to enforce the laws more rigorously. A...
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Moods
funny: 53%
dark: 52%
challenging: 48%
tense: 34%
reflective: 25%
emotional: 24%
mysterious: 12%
lighthearted: 9%
adventurous: 7%
sad: 6%
hopeful: 5%
inspiring: 3%
informative: 2%
relaxing: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexual harassment, SexismModerate
Sexual assault, Grief, RapeMinor
Pregnancy, Acephobia/Arophobia, Death336 pages • first pub 1623 (editions)
ISBN/UID: B00YNIIRLY
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Simon Schuster
Publication date: 18 August 2015
Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare is a challenging and morally complex masterpiece that will captivate readers who enjoy exploring the intricacies of human nature, particularly those fascinated by the intersection of sex, morality, and power, and who appreciate a rich, layered narrative that challenges their perspectives on ethics, authority, and the human condition.
Description
Measure for Measure is among the most passionately discussed of Shakespeare’s plays. In it, a duke temporarily removes himself from governing his city-state, deputizing a member of his administration, Angelo, to enforce the laws more rigorously. A...
Community Reviews
Moods
funny: 53%
dark: 52%
challenging: 48%
tense: 34%
reflective: 25%
emotional: 24%
mysterious: 12%
lighthearted: 9%
adventurous: 7%
sad: 6%
hopeful: 5%
inspiring: 3%
informative: 2%
relaxing: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexual harassment, SexismModerate
Sexual assault, Grief, RapeMinor
Pregnancy, Acephobia/Arophobia, Death