Length5h 30m
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A wealthy, childless magnifico feigns a terminal illness to extract extravagant gifts from a flock of greedy legacy-hunters. He delights in playing his sycophantic victims against each other, watching them sacrifice their morals, their wealth, and even their families for a chance at his fortune. But his insatiable appetite for the game soon leads him to take risks that threaten to expose his massive fraud. This dark, cynical comedy is a masterful exploration of avarice and moral decay. The twisted climax delivers a stunning and unforgettable poetic justice.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length5 hrs 30 mins
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Publish dateApr 5, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION
2VOLPONE; OR, THE FOX: By Ben Jonson
3DRAMATIS PERSONAE: VOLPONE, a Magnifico.
4NOTARIO, the Register.: LADY WOULD-BE, Sir Politick's Wife.
5THE ARGUMENT.: V olpone, childless, rich, feigns sick, despairs,
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6ACT 1. SCENE 1.1.
7ACT 2. SCENE 2.1.
8ACT 3. SCENE 3.1.
9ACT 4. SCENE 4.1.
10ACT 5. SCENE 5.1
11IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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