When Claudio breaks the new laws against vice in Vienna by getting his financee, Julietta, pregnant, a series of ethical issues is brought under scrutiny. His sister''s virtue is held to ransom by the deputy rule of the city until justice is done, mercy shown, and order restored.This is among Shakespeare''s most vivid dramatic projections of moral duplicity. The introduction discusses the origins of his treatment of the well-known story and examines his sources. The editor also sets the play in its historical context and offers the most comprehensive available account of the text''s theatrical life from Restoration adaptations to present-day productions. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, hel
Pris: kr 149.00 fra Norli
Butikk | Pris | |
---|---|---|
kr 149.00 | Besøk butikk |
Oxford School Shakespeare is an acclaimed edition especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. Measure for Measure is a...
kr 149.00
Mer informasjon
An accessible new translation of one of Shakespeare¿s most interesting and challenging plays. ¿One of Shakespeare¿s most difficult plays, Measure for Measure has long challenged performers and audiences alike. In reworking the play in her translation,...
kr 149.00
Mer informasjon
A "Heinemann Advanced Shakespeare" version of the play "Measure for Measure", designed for A Level students. Aimed at bridging the gap between GCSE and A Level, the work includes notes to help students understand the text, space for...
kr 199.00
Mer informasjon