Duke Vincentio has given his deputy Angelo temporary power over Vienna before his leave for a diplomatic mission. But instead of leaving the city, the Duke disguises himself as a friar named Lodowick, and stays behind to observe the city's happenings and Angelo's brief reign.Meanwhile, Angelo decides to enforce the laws on prostitution and debauchery, effectively shutting down the red-light district. A man named Claudio gets arrested for impregnating his lover, and Angelo sentences him to death. Claudio's sister enlists a certain friar's help to trick Angelo into releasing her brother.This Standard Ebooks edition is based on William George Clark and William Aldis Wright's 1887 Victoria edition, which is taken from the Globe edition.Perfect for readers who love Shakespeare's masterful blend of comedy and moral complexity, this timeless play explores themes of justice, mercy, and human nature that remain strikingly relevant today. With its intricate plot of disguise, corruption, and redemption set against the backdrop of Renaissance Vienna, "Measure for Measure" offers both entertainment and profound insight into the abuse of power and the possibility of forgiveness.
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