Description
In this darkly compelling drama, a city's moral fabric is tested when a rigid deputy is empowered to enforce the law with an iron fist. When a young woman's brother faces execution for a transgression, she must confront the deputy's corrupt bargain, risking her own virtue to save his life. As hidden identities and veiled intentions intertwine, the play probes the nature of justice, mercy, and the corrupting influence of power. Shakespeare masterfully explores the complexities of human desire and societal hypocrisy in a world where virtue is both a shield and a target.
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mass_market
Washington Square Press
Published Jun 28, 2005
336 pages
ISBN: 9780743484909
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Details
First Published
1623
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare.