Measure for Measure: Oxford School ShakespeareOUP Oxford, 2001 - 138 pages The Oxford School Shakespeare has become the preferred introduction to the literary legacy of the greatest playwright in the English language. This exclusive collection of the Bard's best works has been designed specifically for readers new to Shakespeare's rich literary legacy. Each play is presented complete and unabridged, in large print. Every book is well illustrated, and starts with a commentary and character summary. Scene synopses and character summaries clarify confusing plots, while incisive essays explore the historical context and Shakespeare's sources. Each book ends with a complete list of Shakespeare's plays and a brief chronology of the Bard's life. The detailed explanatory notes are written clearly and positioned right next to the text--no more squinting at microscopic footnotes or flipping pages back and forth in search of endnotes! The new edition of the series features new covers and new illustrations, including both new drawings and photos from recent productions of Shakespeare's plays around the globe. In addition, the notes and the introductory material have been completely revised in line with new research and in order to make them clearer and more accessible. Finally, the entire text has been redesigned and reset to enhance readability. The new edition achieves the feat of unprecedented clarity of presentation without any cuts to the original text or the detailed explanations. |
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Page vii
... Claudio and his girlfriend Juliet , for Shakespeare himself , it seems , had once been guilty like them of careless loving : he was only eighteen when he married Anne Hathaway in 1582 ( some twenty years before he wrote this play ) ...
... Claudio and his girlfriend Juliet , for Shakespeare himself , it seems , had once been guilty like them of careless loving : he was only eighteen when he married Anne Hathaway in 1582 ( some twenty years before he wrote this play ) ...
Page viii
... Claudio's sister , passionate in defence of her chastity , and eager to join a strict order of nuns . An idle gentleman of casual morality whose friendship saves Claudio from execution . Tapster and pimp from Mistress Overdone's brothel ...
... Claudio's sister , passionate in defence of her chastity , and eager to join a strict order of nuns . An idle gentleman of casual morality whose friendship saves Claudio from execution . Tapster and pimp from Mistress Overdone's brothel ...
Page ix
... Claudio has been condemned to death by Angelo . Claudio needs help from his sister , and sends Lucio with a message . The duke confides in Friar Thomas , then disguises himself as a friar . Lucio tells Isabella about Claudio's ...
... Claudio has been condemned to death by Angelo . Claudio needs help from his sister , and sends Lucio with a message . The duke confides in Friar Thomas , then disguises himself as a friar . Lucio tells Isabella about Claudio's ...
Page x
... Claudio's reprieve , but they are disappointed . New plans are made to satisfy Angelo's demand for Claudio's head . Barnardine refuses to be hanged as a substitute for Claudio , but a replacement is found . Lucio continues to slander ...
... Claudio's reprieve , but they are disappointed . New plans are made to satisfy Angelo's demand for Claudio's head . Barnardine refuses to be hanged as a substitute for Claudio , but a replacement is found . Lucio continues to slander ...
Page xi
... Claudio , has been condemned to death for getting his girlfriend pregnant . Laughter ceases , and the gossips hurry to check out this unwelcome piece of information , leaving Mistress Overdone - and the audience to hear the latest ...
... Claudio , has been condemned to death for getting his girlfriend pregnant . Laughter ceases , and the gossips hurry to check out this unwelcome piece of information , leaving Mistress Overdone - and the audience to hear the latest ...
Contents
ACT 1 | xxix |
ACT 2 | 17 |
ACT 3 | 45 |
ACT 4 | 63 |
ACT 5 | 85 |
A Song for Mariana | 107 |
What the Critics have said | 111 |
Classwork and Examinations | 115 |
E Critical Appreciation | 122 |
F Essays | 124 |
G Projects | 125 |
Background | 127 |
Education | 128 |
Theatre | 129 |
Further Reading | 131 |
William Shakespeare 15641616 | 133 |
B Character Study | 117 |
C Activities | 120 |
D Context Questions | 121 |
Approximate order of compositions of Shakespeares works | 135 |
Common terms and phrases
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