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Title: Volpone; Or, The Fox
Note: Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Amy E Zelmer, Robert Prince, Sue Asscheri, and David Widger
Summary: "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.)
Author: Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637
EBook No.: 4039
Published: May 1, 2003
Downloads: 2207
Language: English
Subject: English drama (Comedy)
Subject: Satire, English
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Drama
Subject: English drama -- 17th century
Subject: Venice (Italy) -- Drama
Subject: Extortion -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Volpone; Or, The Fox
Note: Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Amy E Zelmer, Robert Prince, Sue Asscheri, and David Widger
Summary: "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.)
Author: Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637
EBook No.: 4039
Published: May 1, 2003
Downloads: 2207
Language: English
Subject: English drama (Comedy)
Subject: Satire, English
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Drama
Subject: English drama -- 17th century
Subject: Venice (Italy) -- Drama
Subject: Extortion -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.