Fortune, that favours fools, these two short hours, We wish away, both for your sakes and ours, Judging spectators; and desire, in place, To the author justice, to ourselves but grace. Our scene is London,...

Ben Jonson's 'Discoveries Made Upon Men and Matter and Some Poems' is a collection of essays and poems that provide a unique insight into the Elizabethan literary scene. Jonson's prose is known for its...

Ben Jonson's 'Discoveries Made Upon Men and Matter and Some Poems' is a collection of essays and poems that reflect the author's keen observations on human nature and society. Known for his sharp wit...

In this uproarious satire from Jacobean playwright Ben Jonson, the clever Venetian gentleman Volpone hatches an outrageous scheme to dupe a greedy trio of hangers-on who are after his fortune. A ragtag...

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...

The greatest of English dramatists except Shakespeare, the first literary dictator and poet-laureate, a writer of verse, prose, satire, and criticism who most potently of all the men of his time affected...

The Alchemist by Ben Jonson is a comedy by English playwright Ben Jonson. First performed in 1610 by the King's Men, it is generally considered Jonson's best and most characteristic comedy; Samuel Taylor...

Fortune, that favours fools, these two short hours, We wish away, both for your sakes and ours, Judging spectators; and desire, in place, To the author justice, to ourselves but grace. Our scene is London,...

The greatest of English dramatists except Shakespeare, the first literary dictator and poet-laureate, a writer of verse, prose, satire, and criticism who most potently of all the men of his time affected...

In the bustling streets of London, where wit and folly collide, Ben Jonson's "Every Man Out of His Humour" unfolds. A satirical masterpiece, this play skewers the eccentricities and pretensions of society....

In the vibrant tapestry of Jacobean England, a tale of love, laughter, and self-discovery unfolds. Cynthia's Revels, a witty and satirical comedy by Ben Jonson, transports us to a world where the pursuit...

In the bustling streets of London, where laughter and wit collide, Ben Jonson's "Every Man in His Humour" unfolds. A satirical masterpiece, this play delves into the eccentricities and follies of human...

In the bustling streets of Jacobean London, where greed and deception thrive, a devilish plot unfolds. "The Devil is an Ass" by Ben Jonson is a satirical masterpiece that exposes the folly of human nature....

Please note: This audiobook has been created using AI voice. 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...

Ben Jonson's masterpiece 'Volpone; Or, The Fox' is a satirical play that provides a scathing critique of greed and deception. Set in Venice, the play follows the cunning Volpone as he feigns illness to...

Bartholomew Fair A Comedy Ben Jonson - Ben Jonson's career began in 1597 when he held a fixed engagement in the "Admiral's Men", and although he was unsuccessful as an actor, his literary talent was apparent...

Volpone; Or, The Fox Ben Jonson - Volpone ([volpone], Italian for "sly fox") is a comedy play by English playwright Ben Jonson first produced in 16051606, drawing on elements of city comedy and beast...

Ben Jonson's 'The Case is Altered' is a comedic play that delves into themes of social mobility, deception, and morality. Written in the Elizabethan era, the play showcases Jonson's wit and sharp observation...

Ben Jonson's 'Volpone; Or, The Fox' is a satirical comedy play that explores themes of greed, deception, and corruption in society. Written in the early 17th century, this play is a poignant commentary...

Every Man out of His Humour Ben Jonson - "Jonson's *Every Man Out of His Humour* is a comical satire about envy and aspiration among the ambitious middle classes, who seek happiness in fame and material...

Epicoene; Or, The Silent Woman - Ben Jonson - Epicoene: or, The Silent Woman (1609) is considered one of his greatest comedies, upon which, along with Volpone (1607), The Alchemist (1610), and Bartholomew...

The Alchemist Ben Jonson - The Alchemist is a comedy by English playwright Ben Jonson. It is generally considered Jonsons best and most characteristic comedy; Samuel Taylor Coleridge believed that it...

This comprehensive eBook presents the complete works or all the significant works - the Œuvre - of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook - easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • The Alchemist •...

"Epicoene: The Silent Woman" is a comedic play by Ben Jonson. Morose, a wealthy old man, seeks a wife who is quiet and silent. He plans to disinherit his nephew if he doesn't marry Epicoene, a supposedly...

"Bartholomew Fair: A Comedy" by Ben Jonson is set at the bustling Bartholomew Fair in London. It follows various characters, including Quarlous and Winwife, who vie for the hand of Grace Wellborn. The...

"The Alchemist" by Ben Jonson is a comedic play that satirizes the greed and gullibility of its characters. Set in London, it follows three con artists who exploit the desire for wealth and transformation....

"The Alchemist" by Ben Jonson is a comedic play that satirizes the greed and gullibility of its characters. Set in London, it follows three con artists who exploit the desire for wealth and transformation....

"Volpone: The Fox" is a satirical comedy by Ben Jonson. Volpone, a cunning and wealthy Venetian, pretends to be on his deathbed, enticing greedy acquaintances to offer him gifts in hopes of becoming his...

"Sejanus: His Fall" by Ben Jonson portrays the downfall of Lucius Aelius Sejanus, a historical figure who rose to power as the commander of the Praetorian Guard in ancient Rome. The play explores themes...

"Cynthia's Revels: The Fountain of Self-Love" by Ben Jonson is a satirical play that delves into the world of courtly flattery, vanity, and self-indulgence. The court of Queen Cynthia (a representation...