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The Devil is an Ass
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781023186919
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 258
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Venture into the darkly comic world of Ben Jonson's The Devil is an Ass, a satirical masterpiece of 17th-century English drama. This Jacobean comedy, penned by the celebrated playwright, offers a biting commentary on the follies and vices of humanity.
A cornerstone of English literature, this play exemplifies the wit and sharp social observations characteristic of Jonson's work. Experience the timeless themes of ambition, deception, and the clash between innocence and corruption as they unfold in this classic theatrical work. Explore the rich landscape of European drama with this enduring example of comedic satire. This meticulously prepared print edition brings Jonson's enduring theatrical vision to life.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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