Bartholomew Fair

""Bartholomew Fair"" is a play written by Ben Jonson in the early 17th century. The play is set in the bustling Bartholomew Fair, a popular annual event held in London during the 17th century. The fair is a place where people from all walks of life come together to indulge in various forms of entertainment, including puppet shows, acrobatics, and gambling.The play follows the lives of various characters who attend the fair, including a group of Puritans who are determined to shut down the immoral activities taking place. Other characters include a pair of con artists, a pig trader, and a young couple who are trying to elope.As the day progresses, the characters become increasingly entangled in each other's lives, leading to a series of comedic and dramatic situations. The play explores themes of morality, greed, and the clash of different social classes.""Bartholomew Fair"" is considered one of Jonson's most famous works and is often studied in literature and drama courses. It is known for its vivid depiction of 17th century London and its colorful cast of characters.Why? would my Booth have broake, if they had fal'ne out in it? Sir? or would their heate have fir'd it? in, you Rogue, and wipe the pigges, and mend the fire, that they fall not, or I will both baste and roast you, till your eyes drop out, like them. Leave the bottle behinde you, and be curst a while.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.