The Dramatic Works of Ben Jonson, and Beaumont and Fletcher - Volume I

Ben Jonson

Published by John Stockdale, 1811

About this Item

"The Dramatic Works of Ben Jonson, and Beaumont and Fletcher" - Volume I only (of a four volume set). 1811; John Stockdale; London. This volume contains the works of Jonson only, as well as a frontispiece engraved portrait of him. Also included is "The Life of Benjamin Jonson" by Peter Whalley. The contents are as follows: The Life of Ben Jonson; The Preface to Whalley's Edition; Whalley's Life of Benjamin Jonson; Every Man in His Humour - A Comedy; Every Man out of His Humour - A Comical Satire; Cynthia's Revels - A Comical Satire; The Poetaster - A Comical Satire; The Fall of Sejanus - A Tragedy; Volpone, or The Fox - A Comedy; Epicoene, or The Silent Woman - A Comedy; The Alchemist - A Comedy; Catiline His Conspiracy - A Tragedy; Bartholomew Fair - A Comedy; The Devil is an Ass - A Comedy; The Staple of News - A Comedy; The New Inn, or The Light Heart - A Comedy; The Magnetick Lady, or Humours Reconciled - A Comedy; A Tale of a Tub - A Comedy; The Sad Shepherd - A Fragment; Mortimer's Fall - A Fragment of a Tragedy; The Case is Altered - A Comedy. Condition: There is separation along the right edge of the spine where it meets the front cover - despite the separation, the front cover is still securely attached and is only a bit shaky. The back cover is firmly attached. Rubbing to the marbled paper over the covers. Worn cover corners. The pages have an occasional thin stain along the outer edge. Pages xxv - xxix also have a stain at the lower-outer corners. Bookplate affixed to the front pastedown. Overall the book is in Fair condition.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1758566969920

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Dramatic Works of Ben Jonson, and Beaumont and Fletcher - Volume I
• Publisher: John Stockdale
• Publication Date: 1811
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair