Measure for Measure : With New and Updated Critical Essays and a Revised Bibliography

Shakespeare, William; Barnet, Sylvan; Nagarajan, S.

ISBN 10: 0451527151 / ISBN 13: 9780451527158

Verlag: Signet, 1998

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Called away on business, Duke Vincentio leaves Vienna in the hands of his trusted minister Angelo. But as Angelo abuses his new power, he has no idea that the duke is hiding in the shadows, observing each and every dastardly deed in this dark comedy. 

This title in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes:

• An overview of William Shakespeare’s life, world, and theater
• A special introduction to the play by the editor, S. Nagarajan
• A note on the sources from which Shakespeare derived Measure for Measure
• Dramatic criticism from G. Wilson Knight, Mary Lascelles, Marcia Riefer Poulsen, and others
• A stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of Measure for Measure
• Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable format
• Recommended readings

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare's vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems; and 154 sonnets. His dramatic works have been translated into every major language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.

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Titel: Measure for Measure : With New and Updated ...
Verlag: Signet
Erscheinungsdatum: 1998
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: good