The Works Of Ben Jonson V6

The Works of Ben Jonson V6 is a book that contains a collection of plays and other works written by the famous English playwright, Ben Jonson. The book includes five of Jonson's plays: The Magnetic Lady, A Tale of a Tub, The Sad Shepherd, The Case is Altered, and Entertainments. The Magnetic Lady is a comedy about a woman who tries to control the people around her with her magnetic personality. A Tale of a Tub is a satire about religious hypocrisy and corruption. The Sad Shepherd is a pastoral play that was left unfinished at the time of Jonson's death. The Case is Altered is a comedy about two con men who try to cheat a rich merchant. The Entertainments section includes masques, dances, and other forms of entertainment that Jonson wrote for the court of King James I.This edition of the book was published in 1816 and includes notes and commentary on the works by various editors. It provides a fascinating insight into the literary and cultural world of 17th-century England and the works of one of its most celebrated playwrights.In Nine Volumes. 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.