Volpone; Or, The Fox

by Ben Jonson

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"Volpone; Or, The Fox" by Ben Jonson is a comedy play first produced in 1605–1606. In this merciless satire of greed and lust, a wealthy Venetian pretends to be dying to trick three greedy men hoping to inherit his fortune. With his cunning servant Mosca, Volpone weaves elaborate deceptions that escalate dangerously when desire for a beautiful woman enters the scheme.

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Topics: English drama (Comedy) · English drama -- 17th century · Extortion -- Drama · Inheritance and succession -- Drama · Satire, English · Venice (Italy) -- Drama