Measure for Measure

2006-07-06
Measure for Measure

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  • Author: William Shakespeare
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 0521854482
  • Category : Drama
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 84

Since the rediscovery of Elizabethan stage conditions early this century, admiration for Measure for Measure has steadily risen. It is now a favorite with the critics and has attracted widely different styles of performance. At one extreme the play is seen as a religious allegory, at the other it has been interpreted as a comedy protesting against power and privilege. Brian Gibbons focuses on the unique tragi-comic experience of watching the play, the intensity and excitement offered by its dramatic rhythm, the reversals and surprises that shock the audience even to the end. The introduction describes the play's critical reception and stage history and how these have varied according to prevailing social, moral and religious issues, which were highly sensitive when Measure for Measure was written, and have remained so to the present day.

A Measure of Everything

2005
A Measure of Everything

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  • Author: Marcus Weeks
  • Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
  • ISBN:
  • Category : Mathematics
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 232

A comprehensive reference and history book on what is measured and why. Measurement is one of humankind's oldest and most vital activities. By measuring height, speed, size, temperature, strength and many other factors, humans can compare, improve and progress. In fact, measurement is an essential tool for survival. A Measure of Everything is a wide-ranging and comprehensive guide to what is measured and why. The book begins when the basic measurements were as simple as more, less and enough. As societies evolved, relative measurements were no longer sufficient. Advances in language allowed more precise measurements. Short distances were measured in relation to parts of the human body. For example, the ancient measurement cubit was the length of a pharaoh's arm plus the width of his hand. As society and culture progress and change, so do measurements. The rise of astronomy and the sciences demanded more exact measurements. These measurements are typically named after the discovering scientist, e.g., henry, curie, watt, rutherford, fahrenheit. This book features 28 categories organized into three sections: Earth and Life Sciences: astronomy, distance, time, meteorology, medicine, and five others. Physical Sciences: chemistry, mathematics, physics, speed, weight, temperature, and three others. Technology and Leisure: computers, engineering, finance, food, textiles, and four others. A Measure of Everything is an informative and entertaining book that will appeal to a wide range of readers.

Measure for Measure Illustrated

2020-09-27
Measure for Measure Illustrated

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  • Author: William Shakespeare
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN:
  • Category :
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 222

Measure for Measure is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in .

Measure for Measure

2014-12-02
Measure for Measure

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  • Author: William Shakespeare
  • Publisher: Courier Corporation
  • ISBN: 0486159663
  • Category : Drama
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 97

One of the author's "dark" comedies, esteemed for its fascinating political and social implications as well as its compelling characters. A forceful exploration of public and private morality.

Measure for Measure Illustrated

2020
Measure for Measure Illustrated

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  • Author: William Hakespeare
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • ISBN: 9781654037352
  • Category :
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 222

Measure for Measure is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603 or 1604. Originally published in the First Folio of 1623, where it was listed as a comedy, the play's first recorded performance occurred in 1604.

Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)

2017-07-17
Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)

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  • Author: William Shakespeare
  • Publisher: Delphi Classics
  • ISBN: 1786562944
  • Category : Fiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 111

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Measure for Measure’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of William Shakespeare’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Shakespeare includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘Measure for Measure’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Shakespeare’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

Measure for Measure: Illustrated (Faber Classic)

2021-08-25
Measure for Measure: Illustrated (Faber Classic)

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  • Author: William Shakespeare
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN:
  • Category :
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 208

Measure for Measure is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603 or 1604. It was originally classified as a comedy, but is now also classified as one of Shakespeare's problem plays.The play deals with the issues of mercy, justice, truth and their relationship to pride and humility: "Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall"

Measure for Measure Illustrated

2021-05-06
Measure for Measure Illustrated

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  • Author: Walliam Shakespeare
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN:
  • Category :
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 222

Measure for Measure is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603 or 1604. Originally published in the First Folio of 1623, where it was listed as a comedy, the play's first recorded performance occurred in 1604. The 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 prevail, as the play does not end tragically, with virtues such as compassion and forgiveness being exercised at the end of the production. While the play focuses on justice overall, the final scene illustrates that Shakespeare intended for moral justice to temper strict civil justice: a number of the characters receive understanding and leniency, instead of the harsh punishment to which they, according to the law, could have been sentenced

Millions to Measure

2006-05-02
Millions to Measure

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  • Author: David M. Schwartz
  • Publisher: Harper Collins
  • ISBN: 0060848065
  • Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 48

There are millions of things to measure . . . and almost as many ways to measure them! Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician is back -- and ready to explore the invention of length, weight, and volume measurements. After that, with another wave of his wand, the wizard introduces the world of metrics and makes it easy to understand the basic pattern of meters, liters, and grams. With Steven Kellogg's playful and delightfully detailed illustrations, measuring has never been such a blast!

Measure for Measure

2020-09-05
Measure for Measure

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  • Author: William Shakespeare
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN:
  • Category :
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 134

Measure for Measure is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1603 or 1604. Originally published in the First Folio of 1623, where it was listed as a comedy, the play's first recorded performance occurred in 1604.Measure for Measure was printed as a comedy in the first folio and continues to be classified as one, though its tone sometimes defies this classification. Today it is often called one of Shakespeare's problem plays.One of Shakespeare's "dark comedies," Measure for Measure is as noteworthy for its fascinating political and social implications as for its compelling characters: a duke masquerading as a monk, a would-be nun ordered to sacrifice her chastity to save her brother's life, and a self-righteous courtier, professing his incorruptibility while concealing a depraved private life.Measure for Measure plays on the themes of corruption and purity. The dichotomy between the two are discussed and examined. Unlike some other "problem plays" Measure for Measure does not end in tragedy. Therefore it is most commonly classified as a comedy despite it's questionable tone.