An Ideal Husband vs Measure for Measure: Which Should You Read?
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An Ideal Husband
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An Ideal Husband is an 1895 comedic stage play by Oscar Wilde which revolves around blackmail and political corruption, and touches on the themes of public and private honour. The action is set in London, in "the…
Measure for Measure
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In the Duke's absence, a cruel regent condemns a noble to death under an old law against fornication. When his sister pleads for his life, the regent basely bargains for her virginity, but the Duke restores justice.
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The verdict
- Readers rate An Ideal Husband highest: An Ideal Husband 4.3 · Measure for Measure 3.7.
- Measure for Measure has the widest readership — 32174 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| An Ideal Husband | Measure for Measure | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | — | 3.7 (32174) |
| Hardcover | 3.9 (80) | 3.5 (58) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (308) | 4.5 (23) |
Reception
| An Ideal Husband | Measure for Measure | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 308 | 32174 |
| Editions | 56 | 380 |
| Film adaptations | — | 1 |
| Want to read | — | 19577 |
| Written reviews | — | 2045 |
| Wikipedia attention | 4739 | 7583 |
| Pages | 116 | — |
Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: An Ideal Husband or Measure for Measure?
An Ideal Husband has the higher combined reader rating across sources (An Ideal Husband 4.3/5, Measure for Measure 3.7/5).
Which is harder to read: An Ideal Husband or Measure for Measure?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — An Ideal Husband: Demanding; Measure for Measure: Demanding.