Benjamin Jonson, a contemporary of William Shakespeare, was a towering figure of English Renaissance drama, poetry, and acting. He is renowned for his sharp satirical plays and his exquisite lyric poems. Possessing an immense breadth of knowledge and a penchant for lively debate, Jonson profoundly influenced the playwrights and poets of the Jacobean and Caroline eras with his unique voice and style.
This funny play is about rich people. These people always want more money, so Volpone and his servant play a game. People think Volpone is dying. They bring beautiful things for him. They want his money after he dies. But what will happen to Volpone's money? Who will win - and who will lose?
The book explores the life and works of Benjamin Jonson, a pivotal figure in English literature known for his innovative contributions to comedy and poetry. He popularized the comedy of humours and is celebrated for his satirical plays such as Every Man in His Humour, Volpone, The Alchemist, and Bartholomew Fair. Jonson's influence on stage comedy and his mastery of lyric and epigrammatic poetry solidify his status as the second most significant English dramatist of the early 17th century, following Shakespeare.
The five plays in this collection are Everyman in his Humour, the tragedy Sejanus, Volpone, The Alchemist, and Bartholomew Fair. They represent the full range and complexity of Jonson's art as a playwright. The text is the modernized version of Herford and Simpson's edition (OUP 1925-52), with full annotation.
The play provides a humorous yet sharp depiction of early 17th-century London society, showcasing characters from diverse social backgrounds. As they interact and confront the challenges of urban life, their stories reveal the intricacies and absurdities of human behavior, making it a timeless exploration of social dynamics and personal quirks.
A gift "book in a box" by one of Britain's greatest modern writers, hailed as "a triumph" by The New York Times Book Review.
Much-studied and frequently performed, these comedies by the great Elizabethan playwright Ben Jonson satirize the greed, mendacity, gullibility, and pretension of seventeenth-century London society. Both plays abound in colorful characters, ingenious plotting, biting wit, and sharp insight into human nature.In Volpone (1605), a crafty rich man attempts to augment his wealth by feigning a mortal illness. His wealthy neighbors, spying the opportunity for an inheritance, vie with each other in courting the “dying” man’s favor. The Alchemist (1610) comprises a likewise avaricious cast, headed by a butler and prostitute who join forces with a swindler claiming to possess the philosopher's stone. The trio hosts a parade of eager victims whose hypocrisy and greed place them on a moral footing similar to that of the tricksters. Both plays offer sparkling examples of their author's novel approach to satire and his distinctive blend of savagery, humor, moralism, and a powerful sense of the absurd.
The book explores the life and work of Benjamin Jonson, an influential English playwright and poet known for his significant contributions to stage comedy and poetry. It highlights his role in popularizing the comedy of humours and showcases his most notable works, including satirical plays like Every Man in His Humour and Volpone. Jonson's artistry earned him recognition as one of the foremost English dramatists of his time, second only to Shakespeare, particularly during the reign of James I.
Jonson, Ben, Three Comedies: Volpone, The Alchemist, Bartholomew Fair
In this bitter, satiric comedy set in Italy, a wealthy old man pretends to be dying in order to make gains from his greedy acquaintances.
This beautifully produced, unabridged edition of The Alchemist, Ben Jonson's most celebrated comedy, is an essential addition to any bibliophile's library.
The book explores the life and contributions of Benjamin Jonson, an influential English playwright and poet known for shaping the comedy of humours. His notable works include satirical plays such as Every Man in His Humour, Volpone, The Alchemist, and Bartholomew Fair, alongside his lyric and epigrammatic poetry. Regarded as the second most significant English dramatist after Shakespeare during the reign of James I, Jonson's artistry has left a lasting legacy on both poetry and stage comedy.
This book is a reproduction of a historical work, published by Megali, which focuses on making literature more accessible for individuals with impaired vision through large print. The initiative underscores the importance of inclusivity in reading and preserving historical texts for a wider audience.
Focusing on accessibility, this publication is a reproduction of a historical work presented in large print, catering specifically to readers with impaired vision. The Megali publishing house is dedicated to making literature more accessible, ensuring that important texts remain available to a wider audience.
Focusing on accessibility, this book is a reproduction of a historical work presented in large print, catering specifically to individuals with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a house dedicated to making literature more accessible, it emphasizes the importance of preserving historical texts while ensuring they are readable for all.
This work is a reproduction of a historical text, specifically designed in large print to enhance accessibility for individuals with impaired vision. The publishing house Megali focuses on making such texts available, ensuring that important historical works are easier to read for a broader audience.
This book is a reproduction of a historical work, published by Megali, a house dedicated to creating large print editions. The focus on accessibility aims to assist readers with impaired vision, ensuring they can enjoy and engage with significant literary contributions from the past.
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A quintesstential selection of the dramatic work of Ben Jonson, this edition features the plays Poetaster, Sejanus, The Devil is an Ass, and New Inn. Jonson's work is renowned for its wit and biting religions and social commentary these four plays are no exception. The plays featured in this edition have been freshly edited from the earliest printed texts. The introduction focuses on the interaction between poet and state authority, and the need for new productions of these rarely performed classics from our dramatic heritage.
Volpone; The Way of The World; She Stoops to Conquer; The School For Scandal
Contains poetry Ben Jonson, one of the greatest English playwrights of the 17th century and also a lyric poet. The poems included are: Epigrams, The Forest and Underwoods, On My First Son, Song to Celia, On Poet-Ape, and An Ode to Himself. They offer a celebration of both one man's life, and of an age.
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Ben Jonson über sich und die Literatur seiner Zeit
Uno dei capolavori assoluti di Jonson e del teatro comico di tutti i tempi, L'Alchimista è nota come la commedia dell'intreccio più perfetto che mai sia stato escogitato. Siamo nell'Inghilterra del seicento, la peste è alle porte, chi può scappa, Londra è nelle mani dei servi, dei delinquenti. Tra questi il noto Facciatosta incaricato dal suo padrone di controllare la casa durante la sua fuga, approfitta dello smarrimento generale e stringendo un patto con un suo pari, il famoso Dottor Sottile, "alchimista-mago-truffatore in grande stile" e della sua degna comare Dora attirano nella casa abbandonata uomini e donne di ogni rango e di ogni età, ingannandoli con oroscopi e carte astrali, profetizzando fortune, vincite al gioco e amori senza fine. Fonti di questa commedia sono il Poenolus e la Mostellaria di Plauto. Ciò che questa regia tende maggiormente a sottolineare è la capacità a delinquere di alcuni personaggi e la masochistica predisposizione ad essere raggirati di altri. Non sarà difficile ad una platea moderna riconoscere, pur se in abiti e in un contesto secentesco alcuni ciarlatani con i quali quotidianamente ci si imbatte sugli schermi televisivi e sulle pagine dei giornali. Infine l'Alchimista presenta una incredibile serie di personaggi a partire da Facciatosta spietata figura di truffatore fino al Dott. Sottile, personalità dalle mille sfumature, di forte presa sul pubblico tanto da entrare nel linguaggio comune.
