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Measure for Measure

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Measure for Measure was written by Shakespeare in 1604 or 1605. This comedy is often called a "problem" play.

The title comes from the Bible, Matthew 7:2: For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.


External links:

http://classics.mit.edu/Shakespeare/measure/ - Full text of play