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Volpone : a critical guide / edited by Matthew Steggle. - London ; New York : Continuum, c2011. - xi, 200 p. ; 22 cm. - Continuum Renaissance drama . - Continuum Renaissance drama. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [188]-189) and index.

The critical backstory / Sam Thompson --
Volpone on the stage / Rebecca Yearling --
The state of the art / Robert C. Evans --
New directions : Jonson's literary theatre : Volpone in performance and print (1606-1607) / James P. Bednarz --
New directions : "Live free ... rob churches ... lend me your dwarf" : What's funny about Volpone? / Rick Bowers --
New directions : Ben Jonson and imprisonment / Frances Teague --
New directions : Age and ageing in Volpone / Stella Achilleos --
Resources for teaching and studying Volpone / Matthew C. Hansen. TOC

Summary:


Presents a comprehensive introduction to Ben Jonson's "Volpone" - introducing its critical history, performance history, critical landscape and new directions in research on the play. This guide offers students an introduction to its critical and performance history, including recent versions on stage and screen.



ISBN: 9780826424952 0826424953 9780826411532 (pbk.) 0826411533 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2011281361

Subjects--Topical Terms:
English drama--Criticism and interpretation.

LC Class. No.: PR2622 / .V65 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 822.3 / VOL 2011