{"product_id":"measure-for-measure-third-series-9781904271437","title":"Measure for Measure: Third Series","description":"\u003cp\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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Shakespeare\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Arden Shakespeare\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/23\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Arden Shakespeare Third\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 440\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.40h x 4.90w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781904271437\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e3rd Edition\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Arden Shakespeare","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42706501435529,"sku":"9781904271437","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_d7ef48c5-c22c-4e4a-b0d0-914c5bd5a975.jpg?v=1719458712","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/measure-for-measure-third-series-9781904271437","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}