Ben Jonsons The Alchemist

Author : Ben Jonson
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Alchemist written by Ben Jonson and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-05-19 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First performed in 1610, The Alchemist is one of Ben Jonson’s greatest comedies. Written for the King’s Men—the acting company to which Shakespeare belonged—it was first performed in Oxford because the playhouses in London were closed due to the plague. It was an immediate success and has remained a popular staple ever since. The play centers around a con man, his female accomplice, and a roguish butler who uses his master’s house to gull a series of victims out of their money and goods. Jonson uses the play to satirize as many people as he can—pompous lords, greedy commoners, and self-righteous Anabaptists alike—as his three con artists proceed to bilk everyone who comes to their door. They don multiple roles and weave elaborate tales to exploit their victims’ greed and amass a small fortune. But it all comes to a sudden, raucous end when the master unexpectedly returns to London and all the victims gather to try and reclaim their property.

Author : Ben Jonson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 412 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Alchemist written by Ben Jonson and published by . This book was released on 1739 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Ben Jonson
Publisher : Broadview Press
ISBN 13 : 1770487301
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Alchemist written by Ben Jonson and published by Broadview Press. This book was released on 2020-05-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Alchemist has long been admired as one of Ben Jonson’s best dramas; its satiric cleverness and metatheatricality have delighted audiences from its first performance to the present day. Audiences are swept up in the schemes of a fake alchemist and other determined fraudsters whose scams appear to offer easy wealth and immortality. While no characters emerge unscathed by Jonson’s satire, and while alchemy itself is revealed as most likely a sham, the play is nonetheless a tribute to the transformative—indeed, the alchemical—powers of the theater. This edition features a helpful introduction to the play, thorough annotations, and contextual materials including a selection of Jonson’s sources, further materials on alchemy, and an example of “rogue” or “coney-catching” literature.

Author : Ben Jonson
Publisher : Standard Ebooks
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.8F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Alchemist written by Ben Jonson and published by Standard Ebooks. This book was released on 2019-04-12T22:10:41Z with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First performed in 1610, The Alchemist is one of Ben Jonson’s greatest comedies. Written for the King’s Men—the acting company to which Shakespeare belonged—it was first performed in Oxford because the playhouses in London were closed due to the plague. It was an immediate success and has remained a popular staple ever since. The play centers around a con man, his female accomplice, and a roguish butler who uses his master’s house to gull a series of victims out of their money and goods. Jonson uses the play to satirize as many people as he can—pompous lords, greedy commoners, and self-righteous Anabaptists alike—as his three con artists proceed to bilk everyone who comes to their door. They don multiple roles and weave elaborate tales to exploit their victims’ greed and amass a small fortune. But it all comes to a sudden, raucous end when the master unexpectedly returns to London and all the victims gather to try and reclaim their property. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.

Author : Ben Jonson
Publisher : The Floating Press
ISBN 13 : 1775413756
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Alchemist written by Ben Jonson and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Samuel Taylor Coleridge said of Ben Jonson's The Alchemist that it had one out of the three most perfect plots in literature. This play, with its sharp portrayal of human folly, is considered by many to be Jonson's best comedy. First performed 1610, its popularity has endured to this day.

Author : David Bruce
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1387035525
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ben Jonson's "The Alchemist": A Retelling written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-08-03 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an easy-to-read retelling on Ben Jonson's classic comedy "The Alchemist," whose theme is the love of money.

Author : Ben Jonson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781974488896
Total Pages : 446 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Alchemist written by Ben Jonson and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-11 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The greatest of English dramatists except Shakespeare, the firstliterary dictator and poet-laureate, a writer of verse, prose,satire, and criticism who most potently of all the men of his timeaffected the subsequent course of English letters: such was BenJonson, and as such his strong personality assumes an interest tous almost unparalleled, at least in his age.

Author : Ben Jonson
Publisher : Namaskar Book
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Alchemist written by Ben Jonson and published by Namaskar Book. This book was released on 2024-02-02 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immerse yourself in Ben Jonson's comic masterpiece, 'The Alchemist,' where deception and transformation take center stage in a world of wit, humor, and intrigue. Embark on a theatrical journey filled with wit, deception, and alchemical wonders in Ben Jonson's timeless play, "The Alchemist." Immerse yourself in a world where the pursuit of wealth collides with the art of deception, and every character plays a role in the grand comedy of schemes. As Jonson's plot unfolds, enter the eccentric realm of alchemy, where the promise of transformation and riches lures the unsuspecting. Each act is a stage for the alchemical antics of characters who navigate a world of illusion, revealing the folly of human desires and the absurdity of their pursuits. But here's the thought-provoking question that lingers: How often do our own desires lead us into the intricate webs of deception, and what alchemical transformations do we seek in our pursuit of wealth and success? Jonson's play challenges readers to reflect on the timeless themes of greed, folly, and the quest for self-discovery. Explore the intricate details of this comedic masterpiece, where each character is a player in the farcical drama of life. Jonson's wit and satire not only entertain but offer a mirror to human nature, prompting laughter and introspection in equal measure. Are you ready to be entertained and enlightened by the comedic genius of "The Alchemist"? The stage is set for a theatrical experience like no other. Engage with short, amusing paragraphs that guide you through the absurdities and intrigues of Jonson's play. Each act is a revelation, inviting you to not just watch the comedy but to ponder the deeper meanings beneath the laughter. Don't miss the opportunity to own a classic work of English literature. "The Alchemist" is not just a play; it's a journey into the absurdities of human nature. Will you join the laughter and reflection? Seize the opportunity to own a piece of comedic brilliance. Purchase "The Alchemist" now, and let Jonson's words transport you to a world where laughter and insight go hand in hand.

Author : Ben Jonson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Alchemist. A Comedy ... The Author B. J. [i.e. Ben Jonson.] written by Ben Jonson and published by . This book was released on 1732 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Ben 1573?-1637 Jonson
Publisher : Wentworth Press
ISBN 13 : 9781360164458
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book ALCHEMIST written by Ben 1573?-1637 Jonson and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-24 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.