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Title: The Devil is an Ass

Note: Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Charlene Taylor, Paul Marshall and the Online
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Summary: "The Devil is an Ass" by Ben Jonson is a satirical comedy written in the early 17th century. The play explores themes of vice and folly within Jacobean society through the character Pug, a devilish figure sent to earth, and Fitzdottrel, a foolish gentleman entangled in deceptions and schemes. Jonson’s blend of humor and social critique offers insights into the human condition while reflecting the societal concerns of his time. The opening of the play introduces the character Pug, who is eager to prove his worth as a devil on a mission to corrupt people on earth. Meanwhile, Fitzdottrel, who is portrayed as an overreaching and gullible man, becomes embroiled in plots that showcase his naivety and the ludicrous nature of his aspirations. The initial scenes set up a contrast between the supernatural and the foolishness of human behavior, establishing a comic tone while hinting at deeper satirical commentary on the vices and follies of Jonson's contemporary society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637

Editor: Cook, Albert S. (Albert Stanburrough), 1853-1927

Editor: Johnson, William Savage, 1877-1942

EBook No.: 50150

Published: Oct 7, 2015

Downloads: 13370

Language: English

Subject: Comedies

Subject: English drama -- 17th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Devil is an Ass

Note: Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Charlene Taylor, Paul Marshall and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "The Devil is an Ass" by Ben Jonson is a satirical comedy written in the early 17th century. The play explores themes of vice and folly within Jacobean society through the character Pug, a devilish figure sent to earth, and Fitzdottrel, a foolish gentleman entangled in deceptions and schemes. Jonson’s blend of humor and social critique offers insights into the human condition while reflecting the societal concerns of his time. The opening of the play introduces the character Pug, who is eager to prove his worth as a devil on a mission to corrupt people on earth. Meanwhile, Fitzdottrel, who is portrayed as an overreaching and gullible man, becomes embroiled in plots that showcase his naivety and the ludicrous nature of his aspirations. The initial scenes set up a contrast between the supernatural and the foolishness of human behavior, establishing a comic tone while hinting at deeper satirical commentary on the vices and follies of Jonson's contemporary society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637

Editor: Cook, Albert S. (Albert Stanburrough), 1853-1927

Editor: Johnson, William Savage, 1877-1942

EBook No.: 50150

Published: Oct 7, 2015

Downloads: 13370

Language: English

Subject: Comedies

Subject: English drama -- 17th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.