Volpone; Or, The Fox by Ben Jonson
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Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637
English
"Volpone; Or, The Fox" by Ben Jonson is a comedy play first produced in 1605–1606. In this merciless satire of greed and lust, a wealthy Venetian pretends to be dying to trick three greedy men hoping to inherit his fortune. With his cunning servant Mosca, Volpone weaves elaborate deceptions that escalate dangerously when desire for a beautiful woma...
in their own web of lies, leading to consequences neither anticipated. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Joseph Harris
5 months agoI usually don’t leave feedback, but the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. I learned so much from this.
Robert Miller
3 months agoOnce I began reading, the structure allows easy navigation and quick referencing. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.
Elizabeth Lopez
4 weeks agoI decided to give this a chance and it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. I would gladly recommend this to others.
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Ashley Williams
4 months agoI didn’t think I would enjoy this, but the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. I finished this feeling genuinely satisfied.