Volpone; Or, The Fox by Ben Jonson
"Volpone; Or, The Fox" by Ben Jonson is a play written during the early 17th century, renowned as a significant work of English drama. This comedic piece revolves around the cunning and avaricious nobleman Volpone, who feigns illness to manipulate those eager to inherit his wealth. The narrative unfolds in Venice, presenting a tapestry of characters driven by greed, deceit, and ambition. The opening of "Volpone" introduces us to the titular character
and his crafty servant, Mosca. Volpone is depicted as a wealthy man who pretends to be on his deathbed, using this guise to lure various suitors, including corrupt lawyers and greedy merchants, who hope to gain his fortune through flattery and gifts. As each character arrives, zealous for a piece of Volpone’s wealth, Mosca cleverly manipulates the situation, setting the stage for schemes of love, betrayal, and humor. Jonson’s sharp wit and keen observations of human folly are evident, laying the groundwork for a satirical exploration of greed and societal morality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637 |
|---|---|
| Title | Volpone; Or, The Fox |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volpone |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Amy E Zelmer, Robert Prince, Sue Asscheri, and David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama (Comedy) |
| Subject | Satire, English |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Drama |
| Subject | English drama -- 17th century |
| Subject | Venice (Italy) -- Drama |
| Subject | Extortion -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 4039 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2214 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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