Volpone; Or, The FoxGood Press, 20. 11. 2019 - Počet stran: 219 Ben Jonson's masterpiece 'Volpone; Or, The Fox' is a satirical play that provides a scathing critique of greed and deception. Set in Venice, the play follows the cunning Volpone as he feigns illness to dupe his wealthy acquaintances into giving him gifts. Jonson's sharp wit and intricate plotting make 'Volpone' a complex and engaging read, blending elements of comedy and moral commentary. Written in 1606, the play reflects the socio-political climate of the Jacobean era, highlighting the dangers of avarice and manipulation. Jonson's use of diverse characters and intricate wordplay adds depth to the narrative, inviting readers to ponder the nature of human vice and virtue. Ben Jonson, known for his intellectual prowess and sharp tongue, drew inspiration from classical Roman comedies and moral philosophy when writing 'Volpone'. His keen observation of human behavior and his gift for satire shine through in this timeless work of literature. 'Volpone; Or, The Fox' is a compelling read for those interested in the intersection of comedy and morality, offering a thought-provoking exploration of the pitfalls of greed and dishonesty. |
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... speak, in character by which "Some one peculiar quality Doth so possess a man, that it doth draw All his affects, his spirits, and his powers, In their confluctions, all to run one way." But continuing, Jonson is careful to add: "But ...
... speak, in character by which "Some one peculiar quality Doth so possess a man, that it doth draw All his affects, his spirits, and his powers, In their confluctions, all to run one way." But continuing, Jonson is careful to add: "But ...
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... speak, to write a dramatic reply to Jonson, he was at work on a species of chronicle history, dealing with the story of Walter Terill in the reign of William Rufus. This he hurriedly adapted to include the satirical characters suggested ...
... speak, to write a dramatic reply to Jonson, he was at work on a species of chronicle history, dealing with the story of Walter Terill in the reign of William Rufus. This he hurriedly adapted to include the satirical characters suggested ...
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... speak, a court ball had been known and practised in varying degrees of elaboration long before his time. But Jonson gave dramatic value to the masque, especially in his invention of the antimasque, a comedy or farcical element of relief ...
... speak, a court ball had been known and practised in varying degrees of elaboration long before his time. But Jonson gave dramatic value to the masque, especially in his invention of the antimasque, a comedy or farcical element of relief ...
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... speak, with disproportionate labour by a potent man of letters whose habitual thought is on greater things. It is for these reasons that Jonson is even better in the epigram and in occasional verse where rhetorical finish and pointed ...
... speak, with disproportionate labour by a potent man of letters whose habitual thought is on greater things. It is for these reasons that Jonson is even better in the epigram and in occasional verse where rhetorical finish and pointed ...
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... I have provoked? What public person? Whether I have not in all these preserved their dignity, as mine own person, safe? My works are read, allowed, (I speak of those that are intirely mine,) look into them, what broad reproofs.
... I have provoked? What public person? Whether I have not in all these preserved their dignity, as mine own person, safe? My works are read, allowed, (I speak of those that are intirely mine,) look into them, what broad reproofs.
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ANDROGYNO AVOC Ben Jonson BONARIO call'd CASTRONE CELIA cheat chequines coin comedy CORB CORBACCIO CORV COUCH court creature Cynthia's Revels dead discourse doth ears Eastward Hoe ENTER MOSCA ENTER VOLPONE eunuch EXEUNT EXIT eyes face faith fatherhoods fear fellow fool gentleman Gifford give gold gorcrow grave fathers hath hear heaven heir hence honour honour'd fathers hope humour Is't J. A. Symonds Jonson knave knight KNOCKING LADY WOULD-BE live look madam Magnetic Lady masques mean merchant mountebank NANO never parasite patron plate play poet Poetaster possess pray rare RE-ENTER MOSCA satire Satiromastix SCENE Scoto Sejanus Shakespeare shew Signior Corvino sir Pol SIR POLITICK WOULD-BE speak strange Table of Contents tell thee There's thing thought Tis true twill unto Venice Victor Hirtzler VOLP VOLPONE'S HOUSE VOLT VOLTORE Who's wife woman worth wretch