Volpone and Other Plays
Volpone and Other Plays by Ben Jonson is a collection published by Penguin Books in 1998, featuring 502 pages in English. This edition presents Jonson’s works with original spellings and punctuation, providing readers with an authentic experience of his dramatic style. The plays explore grotesquely obsessive characters set against a backdrop of significant socio-economic change, offering a vivid portrayal of the era.
Readers will find extensive notes accompanying the text, which enhance understanding of the plays and their context. The collection delves into themes prevalent in European drama, particularly within the English, Irish, Scottish, and Welsh traditions. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the intricacies of Jonson’s theatrical images and the societal dynamics of his time.
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Jonson’s plays, with their grotesquely obsessive characters, offer us unforgettable theatrical images of a period of rapid socio-economic change. This edition contains the original spellings and punctuation, accompanied by extensive notes.
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