Historical Fiction
A comedic play set at the chaotic Bartholomew Fair in 17th-century London, exploring human folly and societal norms through eccentric characters.
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A comedic play set at the chaotic Bartholomew Fair in 17th-century London, exploring human folly and societal norms through eccentric characters.
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Bartholomew Fair is a play written by Ben Jonson in 1614. The play is set in the famous Bartholomew Fair, which was a popular event in London during the 17th century.
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Romance & sex
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Moderate references to sexual themes; characters mistaken for prostitutes, suggestive humor. Minor implied coercion; characters mistaken for prostitutes in fair's amoral setting.
Violence & gore
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Moderate scenes of violence and debauchery; not graphic but present in fair's chaotic setting.
Profanity
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Frequent strong language and expletives; noted for difficult, demotic tone with insider jokes.
Substance use
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Moderate depiction of drunkenness at the fair; portrayed as part of the chaotic atmosphere.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Minor religious references; some characters express moral or puritanical views briefly.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Major social commentary on Jacobean London; critiques greed, corruption, and societal norms.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor depiction of societal cruelty; references to moral decay and exploitation at the fair. Minor implied coercion; characters mistaken for prostitutes in fair's amoral setting.
Other
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