Comedies

Comedies: Volpone; Country Lasses; Mistake; Gamesters; The Lady�������s Last Stake is a collection of plays written by the renowned English playwright Ben Jonson. Originally published in 1778, the book contains five plays, each of which is a hilarious and satirical take on the society and culture of Jonson's time.The first play in the collection, Volpone, is a comedy about a wealthy and cunning Venetian who pretends to be on his deathbed in order to receive gifts from his greedy acquaintances. The play is a biting satire on greed and the corrupting influence of wealth.The second play, Country Lasses, is a delightful comedy about two young women from the countryside who come to London in search of love and adventure. The play is a charming exploration of the clash between rural and urban cultures.The third play, Mistake, is a farce about a man who accidentally marries the wrong woman and must navigate a series of hilarious misunderstandings to set things right.The fourth play, Gamesters, is a scathing critique of the gambling culture of Jonson's time. The play follows a group of gamblers as they engage in a series of increasingly dangerous and absurd wagers.The final play in the collection, The Lady�������s Last Stake, is a comedy about a wealthy widow who must choose between two suitors. The play is a witty exploration of love, money, and social status.Overall, Comedies: Volpone; Country Lasses; Mistake; Gamesters; The Lady�������s Last Stake is a delightful collection of plays that showcase Jonson's sharp wit, incisive social commentary, and masterful comedic timing.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.