Measure for Measure vs The school for scandal, 1780: Which Should You Read?
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Measure for Measure
“Measure for Measure is one of the best of Shakespeare's plays, though it has not always received the appreciation it deserves.”
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This play examines the nature of mercy and justice, proposing that a good government is one that is flexible and based on common sense.
The school for scandal, 1780
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The School for Scandal debuted at Drury Lane Theater in London in 1777. The play is still popular and regularly performed today. It is a comedy of manners about "the deceptive nature of appearances, the fickleness of…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The school for scandal, 1780 is the quickest read — about 1 hours vs 4 for Measure for Measure.
- Measure for Measure has the widest readership — 32174 ratings behind its score.
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How to choose
Scores by source
| Measure for Measure | The school for scandal, 1780 | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.7 (32174) | 3.6 (8094) |
| Hardcover | 3.5 (58) | 3.8 (8) |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (23) | — |
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Reception
| Measure for Measure | The school for scandal, 1780 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 32174 | 8094 |
| Editions | 317 | 164 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 19584 | — |
| Written reviews | 2046 | — |
| Wikipedia attention | 7583 | — |
| Pages | 222 | 85 |
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Questions readers ask
Which is rated higher: Measure for Measure or The school for scandal, 1780?
Measure for Measure has the higher combined reader rating across sources (Measure for Measure 3.7/5, The school for scandal, 1780 3.6/5).
Which is shorter to read: Measure for Measure or The school for scandal, 1780?
The school for scandal, 1780 is the quickest read. Estimated at 225 words per minute: The school for scandal, 1780 (85 pages, ≈ 1 h 34 m); Measure for Measure (222 pages, ≈ 4 h 07 m).
Which is harder to read: Measure for Measure or The school for scandal, 1780?
Estimated difficulty, based on era, reader shelves and length — Measure for Measure: Demanding; The school for scandal, 1780: Demanding.