The Alchemist

Originally published in 1928, this book presents the text of The Alchemist by Ben Jonson, including an editorial introduction and extensive notes.

Ben Jonson (Author), R. J. L. Kingsford (Edited by)

9781316612484, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 28 July 2016

150 pages
18 x 12.7 x 1 cm, 0.16 kg

Originally published in 1928, this book presents the text of The Alchemist by Ben Jonson. An editorial introduction is included, along with extensive notes. Spelling and punctuation are occasionally modernised and a few passages are omitted, but aside from this the text of William Gifford's 1816 edition is followed. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in English theatre and early modern literature.

Introduction
Text
Notes.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: general [DSB]