Volpone

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Set in Venice, the play revolves around Volpone, a wealthy man feigning illness to swindle gifts from his greedy friends. His deceitful scheme faces challenges from the suspicious Bonario and Celia. Rich in satire, it critiques societal greed and corruption, featuring memorable characters like the manipulative Mosca and the avaricious Corvino. This 1919 edition, a facsimile reprint, includes an introduction by Charles Whibley and aims to preserve this culturally significant work while acknowledging potential imperfections from its original publication.