Classic Comedy Plays Collection: Volpone, Country Lasses, The Mistake, The Gamesters, The Lady's Last Stake (1778 Edition) - Perfect for Theater Enthusiasts & Literature Studies

Comedies: Volpone; Country Lasses; Mistake; Gamesters; The Lady�������s Last Stake is a collection of plays written by the English playwright, Ben Jonson. The book was first published in 1778 and includes five of Jonson's most famous comedies. The first play in the collection, Volpone, is a satirical comedy that tells the story of a wealthy Venetian who pretends to be dying to trick his greedy acquaintances into giving him gifts. The second play, Country Lasses, is a lighthearted comedy that follows the romantic pursuits of two young women in the countryside. The Mistake is a farce that centers around a case of mistaken identity, while Gamesters explores the theme of gambling and its consequences. The final play in the collection, The Lady�������s Last Stake, is a comedy of manners that satirizes the upper classes and their obsession with gambling.Overall, Comedies: Volpone; Country Lasses; Mistake; Gamesters; The Lady�������s Last Stake is a witty and entertaining collection of plays that showcase Jonson's skill as a playwright and his ability to create memorable characters and situations.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.