"Volpone; Or, The Fox" by Ben Jonson is a satirical comedy set in Renaissance Venice. It follows the cunning Volpone, a wealthy con artist, who pretends to be on his deathbed to trick greedy individuals into giving him gifts in hopes of being named his heir. The play explores themes of greed, deception, and human folly with sharp wit and humor.
Satire
Betrayal
Conspiracy
Hidden Identity
Antihero
Crime
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length4 hrs 3 mins
Publish dateJan 1, 1607
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
6Act 1 : Scene 1.1
2Volpone; Or, The Fox
7Act 2: Scene 2.1
3Dramatis Personae
8Act 3: Scene 3.1
4Notario, The Register
9Act 4 : Scene 4.1
5The Argument
10Act 5: Scene 5.1
About the author
Ben Jonson
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