{"product_id":"measure-for-measure-william-shakespeare","title":"Measure For Measure (William Shakespeare)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAutorenportrait\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWilliam Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English dramatist, poet, and actor, generally regarded as the greatest playwright of all time.\nA. R. Braunmuller is Professor of English and Comparative Literature at UCLA, USA\nRobert N. Watson is Distinguished Professor of English and  Associate Dean of Humanities at the University of California, Los Angeles, USA. He is the author of many award-winning books, including \u003ci\u003eBack to Nature: The Green and the Real in the Late Renaissance\u003c\/i\u003e (2006) and \u003ci\u003eShakespeare and the Hazards of Ambition \u003c\/i\u003e(2004), and editor of several volumes of Ben Jonson's plays.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWeitere Angaben\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBuch (Paperback), Englisch, 440 Seiten\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Weltbild.ch: Bücher \u0026 Outlet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63410422350173,"sku":"K080901593","price":12.8,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/8915\/0045\/files\/221463-8090159300001A.jpg?v=1770957849","url":"https:\/\/weltbild.ch\/products\/measure-for-measure-william-shakespeare","provider":"Weltbild.ch: Bücher \u0026 Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}