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Measure for Measure

by Angela Stock, Brian Gibbons
$5.90 $3.90 34% off
Measure for Measure - Thryft
Measure for Measure - Thryft

Exploring moral and social issues through captivating performance.

This book, Measure for Measure, is a fascinating exploration of morality and social issues, brought to life through captivating performances on stage and screen. With updated scholarship and critical analysis, it delves into the play's varied reception throughout history, allowing readers to understand the influence of societal values on its interpretation. The shocking twists and turns, along with the blend of tragic poetry and lively humor, make this a truly thrilling read. Whether you're a fan of Shakespeare or interested in thought-provoking theater, this book is sure to capture your imagination.

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Measure for Measure

by Angela Stock, Brian Gibbons
$5.90 $3.90 34% off
ISBN: 9780521670784
Authors: Angela Stock, Brian Gibbons
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date of Publication: 2006-07-10
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.67
(rated by 28163 readers)

Description

The New Cambridge Shakespeare appeals to students worldwide for its up-to-date scholarship and emphasis on performance. The series features line-by-line commentaries and textual notes on the plays and poems. Introductions are regularly refreshed with accounts of new critical, stage and screen interpretations.For this second edition of Measure for Measure Angela Stock has written a new introductory section that takes account of recent scholarly criticism and important contemporary productions on stage and film. The edition retains the text prepared by Brian Gibbons together with his comprehensive introduction, in which he shows how the play's critical reception and stage history varies from one period to the next according to the prevailing social, moral and religious issues of the day. Gibbons explores the thrilling experience of watching the play in performance, with its shocking reversals and surprises, great tragic poetry and exuberant comic prose. An updated reading list completes the edition.
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Exploring moral and social issues through captivating performance.

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