Every Man In His Humor

Every Man In His Humor

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Ben Jonson
Binding: Paperback
Published: Yale University Press, 1969

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Binding cracked. All pages intact.

Every Man In His Humor is a foundational work of Jacobean comedy, presenting a vibrant tapestry of London life through its unforgettable characters. Ben Jonson's masterful play illustrates the foibles and eccentricities of human nature, as each character is driven by a singular humour that dictates their actions and perceptions. The narrative chronicles a day filled with elaborate deceptions, mistaken identities, and witty banter, all culminating in a hilarious unraveling of schemes. Jonson's sharp satire uncovers the absurdities of social ambition and self-delusion with incisive wit and theatrical brilliance. This classic work remains a cornerstone of English drama, offering both profound insight and uproarious entertainment.

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Description

Author: Ben Jonson
Binding: Paperback
Published: Yale University Press, 1969

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Binding cracked. All pages intact.

Every Man In His Humor is a foundational work of Jacobean comedy, presenting a vibrant tapestry of London life through its unforgettable characters. Ben Jonson's masterful play illustrates the foibles and eccentricities of human nature, as each character is driven by a singular humour that dictates their actions and perceptions. The narrative chronicles a day filled with elaborate deceptions, mistaken identities, and witty banter, all culminating in a hilarious unraveling of schemes. Jonson's sharp satire uncovers the absurdities of social ambition and self-delusion with incisive wit and theatrical brilliance. This classic work remains a cornerstone of English drama, offering both profound insight and uproarious entertainment.