The Comical Satire Of Every Man Out Of His Humor: Reprinted From Linge's Quarto Of 1600

Jonson, Ben

ISBN 10: 1163258342 / ISBN 13: 9781163258347

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Comical Satire Of Every Man Out Of His Humor: Reprinted From Linge's Quarto Of 1600
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1163258342
• ISBN 13: 9781163258347
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Comical Satire of Every Man Out of His Humor is a classic play written by Ben Jonson, first published in 1600. This book is a reprint of the original quarto edition by Linge. The play is a satirical comedy that explores the various humors or personalities of its characters, each of whom is out of balance with their natural temperament. The main character, Kitely, is a wealthy merchant who becomes obsessed with the idea that his wife is unfaithful to him. He enlists the help of his servant, Brainworm, to spy on her and her suspected lover. Meanwhile, other characters, such as the melancholic character Sogliardo and the braggart soldier Macilente, provide comic relief as they pursue their own misguided desires. The play is a commentary on the social and moral issues of Jonson's time, including the corruption of the court and the folly of pursuing wealth and status at the expense of one's happiness. Overall, The Comical Satire of Every Man Out of His Humor is a witty and entertaining play that still resonates with modern audiences.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.

About the Author

Ben Jonson contributed to Every Man Out of His Humour; Bartholomew Fair; The Staple of News; Volpone; and Sejanus, His Fall; all from Manchester University Press.