IDENTITY
Measure for Measure
Literature
Work Summary
A problem comedy in which the Duke of Vienna temporarily transfers authority to the severe Angelo, whose enforcement of sexual morality exposes his own corruption. Through Isabella's attempt to save her brother Claudio, the play examines law, mercy, sexuality, hypocrisy and the ethics of judgement.
Evidence Summary
Direct positive reaction.
Part of the Shakespeare reading he describes as something he can read or reread at leisure.
CONTEXT
Author / Source
William Shakespeare
Work
Measure for Measure
Years / Period
8 Jul 1889
Van Gogh Relation
Reread
EVIDENCE
Key Quotation
CONNECTIONS
Evidence Trail
8 Jul 1889 — Letter 787
Read · Read / enjoyed
Van Gogh says he enjoyed himself very much reading Measure for Measure.
Response: Direct positive reaction.
Connection: Part of the Shakespeare reading he describes as something he can read or reread at leisure.
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