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255 pages • first pub 1623 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199535842
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 June 2008
Description
Shakespeare's vivid dramatic projection of moral and ethical issues in Measure for Measure has given the play great appeal to both readers and theatergoers. Exploring the play's qualities as a complex work of art written specifically for the theat...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,361 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
challenging 47%
tense 34%
reflective 27%
emotional 23%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 8%
hopeful 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Plot: 36% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
No: 38% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexual harassment, SexismModerate
Sexual assault, Grief, RapeMinor
Pregnancy, Acephobia/Arophobia, War
255 pages • first pub 1623 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780199535842
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Publication date: 01 June 2008
Description
Shakespeare's vivid dramatic projection of moral and ethical issues in Measure for Measure has given the play great appeal to both readers and theatergoers. Exploring the play's qualities as a complex work of art written specifically for the theat...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,361 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
challenging 47%
tense 34%
reflective 27%
emotional 23%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 8%
hopeful 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Plot: 36% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
No: 38% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 27%Loveable characters?
No: 49% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexual harassment, SexismModerate
Sexual assault, Grief, RapeMinor
Pregnancy, Acephobia/Arophobia, War