The Magnetic Lady, A Tale of a Tub, The Sad Shepherd, The Case is Altered, and Entertainments

The Magnetic Lady, A Tale of a Tub, The Sad Shepherd, The Case is Altered, and Entertainments: The Works of Ben Jonson V6 is a book that collects several works by the renowned English playwright and poet Ben Jonson. The volume includes five plays: The Magnetic Lady, A Tale of a Tub, The Sad Shepherd, The Case is Altered, and Entertainments. The Magnetic Lady is a comedy that tells the story of a woman who uses her charm and wit to manipulate the men around her. A Tale of a Tub is a satire that criticizes the religious and political institutions of Jonson's time. The Sad Shepherd is a pastoral play that explores themes of love, loss, and redemption. The Case is Altered is a comedy that centers around two con artists who try to swindle a wealthy merchant. Finally, Entertainments is a collection of Jonson's shorter works, including masques and other entertainments that were popular in the courts of the time.Overall, The Magnetic Lady, A Tale of a Tub, The Sad Shepherd, The Case is Altered, and Entertainments: The Works of Ben Jonson V6 provides readers with a diverse selection of Jonson's plays and poetry, showcasing his wit, humor, and social commentary.1816. Part Six of Nine. Dramatist, poet, scholar and writer of court masques, Ben Jonson was the leading literary figure during the reign of King James I. Jonson was known as an avid scholar of Latin and Greek, and his mastery of the classics, the high-spirited buoyancy of his plays and the brilliance of his language have earned him a reputation as one of the great playwrights in English literature. Two of his later works, The Magnetic Lady and The Tale of a Tub, the last doubtless revised from a much earlier comedy. The Case Is Altered is a comedy in the manner of Chapman. The Sad Shepherd, was found as a fragment among his papers after his death. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.