Recently Read: Measure For Measure
I've just finished reading Shakespeare's Measure For Measure . I should say 're-read' really, as I've read it before ( I think! ). I thought I hadn't when I bought it, but the minute I started reading the introduction I was like, "Oh yeah, I remember this one." It must have been a long time ago though, as it was only really the plot that rang a bell. It was very good this time round (assuming I'm not confusing it with something similar). Not quite a favourite, but it'd possibly make my top ten. It's quite funny, especially so the character Lucio , who's simply described as "a Fantastic" in the character list at the start. As I always say about Shakespeare, it's very British sitcom in vibe, and Lucio is a character in the very sense of the word. Also, I should note that the language is quite flowery (I'm never sure if that's the right term, but I can think of no other). Some plays feel quite basic in their language...
