Volpone

Volpone is a satirical play written by Ben Jonson in 1605. The play is set in Venice and revolves around the character of Volpone, a wealthy and cunning nobleman who has no heirs and pretends to be on his deathbed in order to trick his greedy acquaintances into giving him gifts and money. His plan works until a young and ambitious lawyer, Mosca, enters the scene and becomes his partner in crime. The play explores themes of greed, deception, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. It also features a cast of colorful characters, including a trio of would-be heirs, a courtier, a merchant, and a courtesan. Volpone is a masterpiece of Jacobean drama and a classic example of Jonson's wit and skill as a playwright.A Hold thee, Mosca, Take of my hand; thou strik'st on truth, in all: And they are enuious, terme thee Parasite. Call forth my Dwarfe, my Eunuch, and my Foole, And let them make me sport.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.