{"product_id":"9781904271437","title":"Measure For Measure: Third Series","description":"Author: William Shakespeare, ed. by Al Braunmuller \u0026amp; Rober\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781904271437\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 23 Jan 2020\u003cbr\u003ePages: 440 Format: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOften described as one of Shakespeare's 'problem plays', \u003ci\u003eMeasure for Measure \u003c\/i\u003eexplores issues of mercy and justice in corrupt Vienna. The Duke makes his strict moralistic deputy, Angelo, temporary leader of Vienna, while he disguises himself as a friar to witness all that ensues.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn the comprehensive introduction to this new, fully-illustrated Arden edition, with commentary and notes from A. R. Braunmuller\u003cb\u003e, \u003c\/b\u003eRobert N. Watson explores the recent increased attention to the play and the shifting judgements of key characters such as the Duke and Isabella. He analyses the social foundations of these changes, their validity as readings of the text, and their manifestations in performance. It also explores the play's implications on topics including love, marriage, sexuality, consent, mortality, religion, statecraft, moderation, and theatre itself.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46616123703454,"sku":"UBD-9781904271437","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781904271437.jpg?v=1773809569","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781904271437","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}