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Measure For Measure

By William Shakespeare

When a strict ruler demands Isabella’s virtue, a disguised friar quietly turns justice upside down.

thought-provoking intricate dramatic

Genres

Classics

What is Measure For Measure about?

In Vienna, Duke Vincentio pretends to leave, appointing the strict Angelo as his deputy. Angelo enforces old laws, sentencing Claudio to death for premarital relations. Claudio's sister, Isabella, pleads for mercy, but Angelo demands her virtue in exchange. Disguised as a friar, the Duke orchestrates a plan involving Mariana, Angelo's former betrothed, to expose Angelo's hypocrisy. Justice prevails, leading to marriages and the Duke proposing to Isabella.

About the author

William Shakespeare was a famous writer from England who created many wonderful plays and poems. He wrote exciting stories like 'Romeo and Juliet', 'Hamlet', and 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream'. Shakespeare’s words and characters are still loved today, making him one of the most important storytellers in the world.

Reading age

Teen/Young Adult (12-18)

This edition

2024

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