A comedic play by Ben Jonson about deception and greed in London, as con artists exploit the gullible with false alchemy.
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A comedic play by Ben Jonson about deception and greed in London, as con artists exploit the gullible with false alchemy.
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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.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Moderate references to sexual desires and prostitution; not graphic but recurring.
Violence & gore
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Minor physical altercations; no graphic violence or gore depicted.
Profanity
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Mild language typical of early modern dialogue; not frequent or severe.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Moderate discussion of faith and hypocrisy in Christian contexts; not devotional.
Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Moderate focus on alchemy as fraudulent occult practice; central to deception plot.
Political content
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Moderate satire of social classes and greed in London society; critical tone.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Minor themes of manipulation and exploitation; no physical abuse depicted.
Other
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