Alchemist - Softcover

Jonson, Ben

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Synopsis

Notes on the lexical, semantic and theatrical aspects of the text are presented alongside this Elizabethan comedy.

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Book Description

Originally published in 1928, this book presents the text of The Alchemist by Ben Jonson. An editorial introduction is included, along with extensive notes. Spelling and punctuation are occasionally modernised and a few passages are omitted, but aside from this the text of William Gifford's 1816 edition is followed.

About the Author

Ben Jonson (c. 1572-1637) was an English Renaissance dramatist, poet and actor. Gordon Campbell is at University of Leicester.

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