02472cam a22003853u 4500 7233 UtSlPG 20260610133204.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 PR Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Measure for Measure. German Maaß für Maaß : Wie einer mißt, so wird ihm wieder gemessen Maass für Maass Wie einer misst, so wird ihm wieder gemessen Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Translation of Measure for Measure Release date is 2005-01-01 This book content was graciously contributed by the Gutenberg Projekt-DE "Maaß für Maaß" by William Shakespeare is a play that likely dates back to the early 17th century during Shakespeare's prolific writing period. This comedic work explores themes of justice, morality, and mercy through its characters' complex interactions. The plot centers around Claudio, a young nobleman condemned to death, and his sister Isabella, who seeks to save him from the harsh punishment meted out by the strict and newly appointed deputy, Angelo. The opening of "Maaß für Maaß" introduces us to the Duke of Vienna, who is about to leave the city and appoints Angelo as his temporary replacement to enforce the city’s laws. The Duke expresses his concern over the laxity of governance he has allowed, which has led to a moral decay in the city. As the structure of power shifts, Claudio is arrested for impregnating Juliet, and Isabella is introduced as his virtuous sister who becomes embroiled in the unfolding conflict. The scenes switch between the Duke in disguise and the struggles of those in the city, setting up a tension between authority, righteousness, and personal morality that underpins much of the drama to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Comedy plays Siblings -- Drama Chastity -- Drama Vienna (Austria) -- Drama Wieland, Christoph Martin, 1733-1813 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7233 49224 49224