false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171231257m/91571.jpg 91571 99 <B>Folger Shakespeare Library <P></B><P>The world's leading center for Shakespeare studies<P>&#149 Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play<P>&#149 Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play<P>&#149 Scene-by-scene plot summaries<P>&#149 A key to famous lines and phrases<P>&#149 An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language<P>&#149 An essay by leading Shakespeare scholar, Christy Desmet, providing a modern perspective on the play<P>&#149 Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books<P>The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs.<P> 278178 1604 Measure for Measure total:2407|5:473|4:821|3:844|2:230|1:39| 2407 8680 3088 83 4 0 false false Thu Sep 17 07:13:56 -0700 2009 Thu Sep 17 07:53:20 -0700 2009 Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare
The Duke of Vienna commissions Angelo, who is appointed his deputy, and he secretly investigates the immoral acts of the duke's people. Fonification is agaisnt the law, and Angelo persecutes whoever breaks it to the highest degree...de...more...]]> 0 0 false false Wed Sep 16 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Sep 16 20:55:54 -0700 2009 Wed Sep 16 23:11:53 -0700 2009 -This book so far is about a kingdom that is ruled by the Duke. Who suddenly has to mysteriously leave so he leaves Angelo in charge with all his powers. While in charge he becomes very strict on rules, which cause a young man Claudio to go to jail ...more...]]> 4 1 false false Thu Apr 10 15:05:08 -0700 2008 Thu Apr 10 15:05:08 -0700 2008 more...]]> 2 0 false false Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Sun Sep 13 02:07:44 -0700 2009 Sun Sep 13 02:07:44 -0700 2009 1 There's a Problem at the Heart of This

A romantic comedy built around saving someone from capital punishment is going to have to work double-time to be anything approaching funny. Okay, this isn't a 'comedy' in the traditional sense - but it's filed as one of Shakespeare's comedies. I thi...more...]]> 5 1 false false Fri Jan 04 18:05:50 -0800 2008 Fri Jan 04 18:06:38 -0800 2008 1 0 false false Sun Feb 08 18:37:13 -0800 2009 Sun Feb 08 18:41:26 -0800 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Tue Jul 08 11:57:32 -0700 2008 Fri Jul 18 13:16:06 -0700 2008
I'd seen a performance of "Measure for Measure" this spring and was told the director had cut a lot, so I wanted to see if I'd missed anything important. It see...more...]]> 5 0 false false Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2003 Tue Jun 16 16:35:01 -0700 2009 Fri Jul 10 12:11:39 -0700 2009
Be absolute for death; either death or life
Shall thereby be the sweeter.

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