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224 pages • first pub 1623 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141396552
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 30 July 2015
Description
Measure for Measure is among the most passionately discussed of Shakespeare’s plays. In it, a duke temporarily removes himself from governing his city-state, deputizing a member of his administration, Angelo, to enforce the laws more rigorously. A...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,386 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
challenging 47%
tense 34%
reflective 26%
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: 35% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
No: 37% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Sexual contentModerate
Sexual assault, Sexism, GriefMinor
Pregnancy, Rape, Acephobia/Arophobia
224 pages • first pub 1623 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141396552
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 30 July 2015
Description
Measure for Measure is among the most passionately discussed of Shakespeare’s plays. In it, a duke temporarily removes himself from governing his city-state, deputizing a member of his administration, Angelo, to enforce the laws more rigorously. A...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,386 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
challenging 47%
tense 34%
reflective 26%
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: 35% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
No: 37% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Sexual contentModerate
Sexual assault, Sexism, GriefMinor
Pregnancy, Rape, Acephobia/Arophobia