Categories: Shakespeare Plays Measure for Measure 3.66 (25,823 ratings by Goodreads) Paperback English By (author) William Shakespeare , Introduction by Julia Briggs , Contributions by Nicholas Arnold Language is his power. His characters are precisely the words they speak A. S. Byatt A young man is condemned to death for breaking a law forbidding sex outside marriage. When his sister pleads with the Lord Angelo to save him, he offers her a bargain - her brothers life in exchange for her virginity. One of Shakespeares most enigmatic plays, Measure for Measure is a morally complex drama of intricate moves and countermoves that explores falsehood, justice and humanitys best and basest instincts. Used and Recommended by the National Theatre General Editor Stanley Wells Edited by J. M. Nosworthy Introduction by Julia Briggs Product details Format Paperback | 224 pages Dimensions 129 x 198 x 13mm | 168g Publication date 25 Aug 2015 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Imprint Penguin Classics Publication City/Country London, United Kingdom Language English Edition Statement UK ed. 10 0141396555 13 9780141396552 Bestsellers rank 332,888