"Epicoene; or, The Silent Woman" by Ben Jonson is a classic comedy of manners that satirizes the social conventions and gender roles of early 17th-century London society. The play revolves…

In the vibrant and bustling streets of Jacobean London, where art, science, and ambition converge, Ben Jonson's comedy unfolds as a riotous tale of deception, greed, and the absurdity of…

This edition of Ben Jonson’s Plays is complete in two volumes. This is Volume One. Contents: Vol 1: Cynthia’s Revels (1600) Epicoene (1609) Every Man in His Humour, first version…

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either…

As part of The Complete Critical Guide series, this volume offers the broadest range of information on Jonson and his works, from background on contexts to details of interpretations of…

Volpone, Or, The Fox is Ben Jonson's great parable of greed, self-interest and inheritance. Using animal fable to satirize the wealthy and the greedy, it remains one of his most…

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Renaissance court masques involved music, dance, pageantry, and spectacular scenic effects. The form was transformed by Jonson into a serious mode of literary expression. Includes Jonson’s own notes and glosses…