ISBN: 9780199537310

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ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 yearsOxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. The Alchemist and Other Plays. Short Title ALCHEMIST & OTHER PLAYS. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   The Alchemist and Other Plays by Ben Jonson, Gordon Campbell This edition brings together Jonson's four great comedies in one volume. Volpone, which was first performed in 1606, dramatizes the corrupting nature of greed in an exuberant satire set in contemporary Venice. The first production of Epicene marked the end of a year long closure of the theatres because of an epidemic of the plague in 1609; its comedy affirms the consolatory power of laughter at such a time. The Alchemist (1610) deploys the metaphors of alchemical transformation to emphasize the mutability of the characters and their relationships. In Bartholomew Fair (1614) Jonson embroils the visitors to the fair in its myriad tempations, exposing the materialistic impulses beneath the apparent godliness of Jacobean Puritans. Under the General Editorship of Michael Cordner of the University of York the texts of the plays have been newly edited and are presented with modernized spelling and punctuation. Stage directions hvae been added to facilitate the reconstruction of the plays' performance, and there is a scholarly introduction, detailed annotation, and a glossary.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description This edition brings together Jonson's four great comedies in one volume. Volpone, which was first performed in 1606, dramatizes the corrupting nature of greed in an exuberant satire set in contemporary Venice. The first production of Epicene marked the end of a year long closure of the theatres because of an epidemic of the plague in 1609; its comedy affirms the consolatory power of laughter at such a time. TheAlchemist (1610) deploys the metaphors of alchemical transformation to emphasize the mutability of the characters and their relationships. In Bartholomew Fair (1614) Jonson embroils the visitors to the fair in its myriad tempations, exposing thematerialistic impulses beneath the apparent godliness of Jacobean Puritans. Under the General Editorship of Michael Cordner of the University of York the texts of the plays have been newly edited and are presented with modernized spelling and punctuation. Stage directions hvae been added to facilitate the reconstruction of the plays' performance, and there is a scholarly introduction, detailed annotation, and a glossary. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 yearsOxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate textplus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Author Biography Gordon Campbell, Professor of English, University of Leicester. Table of Contents Volpone, or The FoxEpicene, or The Silent WomanThe AlchemistBartholemew Fair Long Description This edition brings together Jonson's four great comedies in one volume. Volpone, which was first performed in 1606, dramatizes the corrupting nature of greed in an exuberant satire set in contemporary Venice. The first production of Epicene marked the end of a year long closure of the theatres because of an epidemic of the plague in 1609; its comedy affirms the consolatory power of laughter at such a time. TheAlchemist (1610) deploys the metaphors of alchemical transformation to emphasize the mutability of the characters and their relationships. In Bartholomew Fair (1614) Jonson embroils the visitors to the fair in its myriad tempations, exposing thematerialistic impulses beneath the apparent godliness of Jacobean Puritans. Under the General Editorship of Michael Cordner of the University of York the texts of the plays have been newly edited and are presented with modernized spelling and punctuation. Stage directions hvae been added to facilitate the reconstruction of the plays' performance, and there is a scholarly introduction, detailed annotation, and a glossary. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 yearsOxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate textplus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Feature The only edition to offer Jonson's four greatest comedies Details ISBN0199537313 Author Gordon Campbell Language English ISBN-10 0199537313 ISBN-13 9780199537310 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 822.3 Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Gordon Campbell Death 1637 Short Title ALCHEMIST & OTHER PLAYS Residence ENK Subtitle Volpone, or The Fox; Epicene, or The Silent Woman; The Alchemist; Bartholemew Fair UK Release Date 2008-09-11 NZ Release Date 2008-09-11 Birth 1927 Affiliation Professor of English, University of Leicester Position Professor of English Qualifications FBA Pages 560 Publisher Oxford University Press Series Oxford World's Classics Year 2008 Publication Date 2008-09-11 Alternative 9780198121503 Audience General AU Release Date 2008-09-10 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:151181771; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780199537310, Type: NA, Publication Name: NA, Publication Year: 2008, Format: Paperback, Language: English, Book Title: The Alchemist and Other Plays: Volpone, or The Fox; Epicene, or The Silent Woman; The Alchemist; Bartholemew Fair, Item Height: 196mm, Topic: Literature, Plays, Item Width: 129mm, Item Weight: 410g, Number of Pages: 560 Pages, Oxford University Press<

ISBN: 9780199537310

ISBN-13: 9780199537310, 978-0199537310. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. The Alchemist… More...

ISBN-13: 9780199537310, 978-0199537310. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. The Alchemist and Other PlaysVolpone, or The Fox; Epicene, or The Silent Woman; The Alchemist; Bartholemew FairAuthor(s): Ben Jonson, Gordon CampbellFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Oxford University Press, United KingdomImprint: Oxford University PressISBN-13: 9780199537310, 978-0199537310SynopsisThis edition brings together Jonson's four great comedies in one volume. Volpone, which was first performed in 1606, dramatizes the corrupting nature of greed in an exuberant satire set in contemporary Venice. The first production of Epicene marked the end of a year long closure of the theatres because of an epidemic of the plague in 1609; its comedy affirms the consolatory power of laughter at such a time. The Alchemist [tel] deploys the metaphors of alchemical transformation to emphasize the mutability of the characters and their relationships. In Bartholomew Fair [tel] Jonson embroils the visitors to the fair in its myriad tempations, exposing the materialistic impulses beneath the apparent godliness of Jacobean Puritans. Under the General Editorship of Michael Cordner of the University of York the texts of the plays have been newly edited and are presented with modernized spelling and punctuation. Stage directions hvae been added to facilitate the reconstruction of the plays' performance, and there is a scholarly introduction, detailed annotation, and a glossary. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more., Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], Publication Year: 2008, Language: English, Book Title: The Alchemist and Other Plays: Volpone, or The Fox; Epicene, or The Silent Woman; The Alchemist; Bartholemew Fair, Item Height: 196mm, Topic: Literature, Plays, Item Width: 129mm, Item Weight: 410g, Number of Pages: 560 Pages, Oxford University Press<

2008, ISBN: 9780199537310

Volpone, or The Fox; Epicene, or The Silent Woman; The Alchemist; Bartholemew Fair, Buch, Softcover, [PU: Oxford University Press], Oxford University Press, 2008