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Measure for Measure is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603 or 1604 and first performed in 1604, according to available records. It was published in the First Folio of 1623. The play's plot features its protagonist, Duke Vincentio of Vienna, stepping out from public life to observe the … See more
• Isabella, a novice and sister to Claudio,
• Mariana, betrothed to Angelo
• Juliet, beloved of Claudio, pregnant with his child
• Francisca, a nun. See moreThe play's main themes include justice, "morality and mercy in Vienna", and the dichotomy between corruption and purity: "some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall". Mercy and virtue … See more
Film adaptations
• 1979 BBC version shot on videotape, directed by Desmond Davis, is generally considered a faithful rendition of the play. Kate Nelligan plays Isabella, Tim Pigott-Smith plays Angelo and Kenneth Colley plays the Duke. … See moreMeasure for Measure is believed to have been written in 1603 or 1604. The play was first published in 1623 in the First Folio.
In their book … See moreThe earliest recorded performance of Measure for Measure took place on St. Stephen's night, 26 December 1604.
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