Epicoene; or, The Silent Woman

EAN : 9791041995660

JONSON BEN

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041995660
Réf. éditeur : 341801
Date Parution : 2 avr. 2024
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 200
Format : H:220 mm L:170 mm E:11 mm
Poids : 320gr

Résumé

Résumé : "Epicoene; or, The Silent Woman" by Ben Jonson is a classic comedy of manners that satirizes the social conventions and gender roles of early 17th-century London society. The play revolves around the character Morose, a wealthy but misanthropic old man who seeks to escape the noise and chaos of the city by marrying a silent woman. The central premise of the play revolves around Morose's desire for peace and quiet, which leads him to marry Epicoene, a young woman who pretends to be silent in order to secure her inheritance. However, as Morose soon discovers, Epicoene is anything but silent, and her antics, along with those of the other characters, lead to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and complications. Through its witty dialogue, clever wordplay, and exaggerated characters, "Epicoene" offers a biting critique of the social mores and conventions of Jonson's time. The play explores themes of marriage, deception, and the nature of gender roles, while also offering a humorous commentary on the foibles and follies of human nature.
Biographie : Benjamin Jonson (c. 11 June 1572 - c. 16 August 1637) was an English playwright and poet. Jonson's artistry exerted a lasting influence upon English poetry and stage comedy. He popularised the comedy of humours; he is best known for the satirical plays Every Man in His Humour (1598), Volpone, or The Fox (c. 1606), The Alchemist (1610) and Bartholomew Fair (1614) and for his lyric and epigrammatic poetry. He is generally regarded as the second most important English dramatist, after William Shakespeare, during the reign of James I.