Description
Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare, part of The New Cambridge Shakespeare series and edited by Brian Gibbons, is a classic work of literary drama exploring justice, morality, and power. Set in Vienna, the play follows a duke who temporarily abdicates the throne and entrusts law enforcement to Angelo, a strict and ambitious deputy. When Angelo condemns Claudio to death for impregnating Juliet before marriage, Claudio’s sister Isabella, a novice nun, intercedes to save him. Angelo’s attempts to exploit Isabella’s virtue create tension between personal integrity and legal authority. Disguised, the duke observes the unfolding events and ultimately intervenes, orchestrating a resolution that tests ethics, mercy, and social order. This edition, part of The New Cambridge Shakespeare, offers readers a definitive text with scholarly notes, making it ideal for both study and general appreciation of Shakespeare’s nuanced exploration of human behavior and societal rules.
