Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare
"Some rise by sin and some by virtue fall".
Today,
, the incredible host of The Stacks Podcast joins us for a deep dive conversation on Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure. This play challenged us, engaged us, and sparked a great conversation about satire, politics, and Shakespeare’s intricate character work.This play is rich in quotes that you probably recognize, whether or not you’ve read the text. We discuss a few of the lines at length in today’s episode. Here are some examples of the most well-known quotes from Measure for Measure:
"Condemn the fault, and not the actor of it?"
"The miserable have no other medicine but only hope."
"Virtue is bold, and goodness never fearful."
"Truth is truth To the end of reckoning."
"What’s mine is yours, and what is yours is mine."
We can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this play! Download today’s episode wherever you get your podcasts, and while you’re in the app, go subscribe to The Stacks Podcast, too!
More Shakespeare, please!
Traci’s enthusiasm for Shakespeare is contagious! If you’ve caught the bug and can’t get enough, check out these podcast episodes and blog posts :
The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare and pairings for theatrical, political, or fantastical readers (Novel Pairings)
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare and the magic of Young Adult romance novels (Novel Pairings)
The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare (The Stacks Podcast)
Unabridged: Shakespeare in The Stacks with Ayanna Thompson (The Stacks Podcast)
Shakespeare Geek Blog (Shakespeare Geek)
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Excited for on this!