Jonson: Volpone
1st Edition
Published on 1. May 2015
144 pages
978-1-350-30940-1 (ISBN)
Description
One of the blackest comedies ever written, Ben Jonson's Volpone is the masterpiece of a playwright all too frequently dismissed for being unnecessarily dark and academic. Merciless in its depiction of avarice, this rich and masterful play provokes both laughter and indignation in its audiences.
This Handbook:
- Provides in-depth analysis of the play, scene by scene and line by line
- Examines the multitude of interpretations of Volpone throughout history, including both on stage and screen
- Explores the critical discourse surrounding the play and summarises the social and literary forces that shaped Jonson's work
This Handbook:
- Provides in-depth analysis of the play, scene by scene and line by line
- Examines the multitude of interpretations of Volpone throughout history, including both on stage and screen
- Explores the critical discourse surrounding the play and summarises the social and literary forces that shaped Jonson's work
More details
Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Adult education
ISBN-13
978-1-350-30940-1 (9781350309401)
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Book
05/2015
Red Globe Press
€33.40
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Person
Marshall Botvinick is a Lecturer in the Department of Theatre at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, USA. He is also a professional dramaturg who has worked with the American Repertory Theater, PlayMakers Repertory Company, and Burning Coal Theatre Company.
Content
General Editors' Preface
1. The Text and Early Performances
2. Cultural Contexts and Sources
3. Commentary
4. Key Productions and Performances
5. The Play on Screen
6. Critical Assessment
Further Reading
Index.
1. The Text and Early Performances
2. Cultural Contexts and Sources
3. Commentary
4. Key Productions and Performances
5. The Play on Screen
6. Critical Assessment
Further Reading
Index.
