Epicoene, or, The Silent Woman

Fiction & Literature, Drama, Nonfiction, Entertainment
Cover of the book Epicoene, or, The Silent Woman by Ben Jonson, Neeland Media LLC
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Ben Jonson ISBN: 9781596258235
Publisher: Neeland Media LLC Publication: December 15, 2009
Imprint: Digireads.com Publishing Language: English
Author: Ben Jonson
ISBN: 9781596258235
Publisher: Neeland Media LLC
Publication: December 15, 2009
Imprint: Digireads.com Publishing
Language: English
Ben Jonson's career began in 1597 when he held a fixed engagement in the "Admiral's Men", and although he was unsuccessful as an actor, his literary talent was apparent and he began writing original plays for the troupe. Jonson's works are particularly recognizable because of his consistencies in style, intricacy of plot, characterization and setting. He focused on creating works that implemented elements of the realistic as well as the absurd. His reputation diminished somewhat in the Romantic era, when he began to be unfairly compared to Shakespeare; however, after the Restoration, many of his plays, including "Epicoene," was revived and well appreciated. The story takes place in London, where a wealthy old man named Morose has made plans to disinherit his nephew by marrying. The dejected young man forms a revenge plot on his uncle, secretly arranging a calamitous marriage, complete with all the comedic elements expected of Jonson's work.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Ben Jonson's career began in 1597 when he held a fixed engagement in the "Admiral's Men", and although he was unsuccessful as an actor, his literary talent was apparent and he began writing original plays for the troupe. Jonson's works are particularly recognizable because of his consistencies in style, intricacy of plot, characterization and setting. He focused on creating works that implemented elements of the realistic as well as the absurd. His reputation diminished somewhat in the Romantic era, when he began to be unfairly compared to Shakespeare; however, after the Restoration, many of his plays, including "Epicoene," was revived and well appreciated. The story takes place in London, where a wealthy old man named Morose has made plans to disinherit his nephew by marrying. The dejected young man forms a revenge plot on his uncle, secretly arranging a calamitous marriage, complete with all the comedic elements expected of Jonson's work.

More books from Neeland Media LLC

Cover of the book The Kalevala by Ben Jonson
Cover of the book God and the State by Ben Jonson
Cover of the book Mrs. Warren's Profession by Ben Jonson
Cover of the book Common Sense, Rights of Man and Other Essential Writings of Thomas Paine by Ben Jonson
Cover of the book The Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux by Ben Jonson
Cover of the book The Wisdom of Life and Counsels and Maxims by Ben Jonson
Cover of the book Poetics by Ben Jonson
Cover of the book Billy Budd by Ben Jonson
Cover of the book The Collected Works of Aphra Behn (Volume 4 of 6) by Ben Jonson
Cover of the book The Importance of Being Earnest by Ben Jonson
Cover of the book The Complete Poems of Emily Bronte by Ben Jonson
Cover of the book The Majesty of Calmness by Ben Jonson
Cover of the book The Story of My Life (The Complete Memoirs of Giacomo Casanova, Volume 4 of 12) by Ben Jonson
Cover of the book Alcestis by Ben Jonson
Cover of the book Justine, Or, The Misfortunes of Virtue by Ben Jonson
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy